SHARKS RX Spring 2016 Magazine

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 36 Pharmacy News Apotex Corp.—the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company, with U.S. headquarters in Weston, Florida—in collaboration with Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy (NSU COP), provided an opportunity for students to pursue internships in regulatory affairs, marketing, or product-formulation development. Five students from the class of 2017—Charles Aljon Agabin, Leah Bensimon, Mary Obeng, Nirav Patel, and Adam Steinberg—were awarded internships in the summer and fall of 2015 and were able to get hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience of how the company supports the profession of pharmacy and communities in which its facilities are located. According to Kiran Krishnan, Ph.D., vice president of U.S. regulatory affairs at Apotex, COP interns provided useful and substantial recommendations to the team, which valued their contributions and input. In the fall of 2016, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Affairs degree program will be available to students. This two-year graduate program is designed for individuals interested in the acquisition of knowledge and skills asso- ciated with pharmaceutical agents. The degree will prepare students for positions in academia, managerial or sales positions in the pharmaceutical industry, contract research organizations, managed care organizations, health care systems, and government agencies. Graduates will be able to critically analyze issues related to the production and use of pharmaceuticals and act as leaders in the field. The degree program will also act as a bridge for students interested in additional preparation prior to pursuing a Pharm.D. or Ph.D. degree. Informa- tion on applying to the master’s program is available at pharmacy.nova.edu . “The internship at Apotex has been a truly rewarding experience, both personally and professionally,” said Steinberg after he completed his internship. “Words cannot fully express my gratitude to Apotex and NSU COP for providing me this opportunity to learn the regulatory side of the pharmaceutical industry.” M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs Established Adam Steinberg (’17), with members of the Apotex Corp. team Apotex Corp.Offers Student Internships