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Managed Care Residency Programs (PGY-1)

PGY-1s

The following list of Managed Care PGY1 Residencies are for programs located in California. For more residencies, check out the ASHP Residency Directory and the ACCP Residency Fellowship Directory.

Chapman University/Scan Health Plan/Providence Medical Foundation (PGY-1)

Rotation Sites: Irvine, CA
 
Learning Opportunities

• Formulary management, utilization management,  medication therapy management and health  plan management
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committees and interdisciplinary teams
• Coverage determinations, appeals and grievances
• Pharmacy administration, trends and analysis
• Managed care clinical programs development  and implementation
• Quality measures, such as HEDIS and  Medicare 5-Star
• Medicare Part D regulations • Teaching skills professional development program
• Accountable Care Organization (ACO)/ Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
• Chronic disease management
• Population health

Application Process: Applicants will complete the following:

• A Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
• A pharmacist license, valid in California (or are capable of obtaining licensure in the state)
• A current GPA of at least 3.0 on the standardized GPA scale, or a “Pass” grade in a “Pass/Fail” program
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork, as well as the ability to interact with others in various environments
• The ability to provide clinical and classroom instruction to student pharmacists
• Application in PhORCAS (letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, school transcripts)

Application Deadline: 01/15/2022
 
Interview Required

  • Yes

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Chapman University/Scan Health Plan/Providence Medical Foundation (PGY-1)

Rotation Sites: Irvine, CA
 
Learning Opportunities: Residents will develop the skills and attributes that are necessary to be impactful leaders in the pharmacy profession and help implement new initiatives on MedWatchers’ proprietary platform which enables pharmacists to achieve safe and effective medication therapy for patients

– Providing direct patient care through various medication management services, including comprehensive and targeted medication reviews and chronic disease state management
– Providing consulting services in a long-term care setting
– Designing new clinical program initiatives to meet business and client needs
– Implementing clinical programs and operational strategies to improve performance on quality measures (Star, Display, HEDIS)
– Tracking key performance indicators for clinical programs and participating in data collection and reporting
– Creating collaborative practice agreements that allow for an expanded scope of practice
– Participating in drug information and formulary management to promote clinically appropriate and cost-effective medication use
– Assisting the client management team to build client relationships, ensure client needs are met, and create plans to address and resolve client concerns
– Serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students during APPEs
-The resident is also required to complete a major research project and present their findings.

Application Process: Applicants will complete the following:

 – Application submitted online through PhORCAS at www.phorcas.org (letter of intent, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, school transcript)
– Graduation from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
– Interview
– Pre-employment background check
– Legally Authorized to Work in the United States

Application Deadline:01/03/2022
 
Interview Required

  • Yes

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Envolve Pharmacy Solutions Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY-1)

Rotation Sites: Rancho Cordova, CA Learning Opportunities: During your residency, we will establish goals and objectives to match your interests and complement your previous experience. In addition to completing a yearlong research project, you will also have opportunities to:

  • Present at a professional pharmacy conference, Western States Conference.
  • Present at corporate pharmacy meetings
  • Apply to participate in a resident teaching certificate program (as available through a partnered university)
  • Develop and present an ACPE-accredited CE course

Eligibility:

  • Graduate of an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy
  • California pharmacist license (or eligible for licensure in California)

Application Process: Applicants will complete the following:

  • Online employment application
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Resident Matching Program Registration
  • Submission to the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS):
    • Letter of intent explaining your motivation to pursue the residency
    • Current curriculum vitae
    • Three letters of recommendation, preferably from a pharmacy school professor, work or internship advisor, and an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) preceptor
      • School of pharmacy official transcript

Interview Required

  • Applications are due on January 7
  • Applicants will record video responses to screening questions when completing the Envolve Pharmacy Solutions online application
  • Selected applicants will be invited to an interview by the end of January
  • Rotations start the first Monday in July

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Central Valley Kaiser Permanente Managed Care Residency Program (PGY-1)

Location: Central Valley, CA

Program Description:

Our managed care pharmacy residency is an organized, directed, one-year postgraduate training program centered on developing the residents’ knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pursue rational drug therapy and assume leadership roles in managed care settings.

Our residents are trained to be successful clinical pharmacists and leaders at every level of a managed care organization, including entry-level supervisors, clinical inpatient and ambulatory care pharmacists, and drug utilization or formulary pharmacist managers. In addition to experiences that are common to general practice PGY1 pharmacy residencies, our program provides experience in unique pharmacy practices like operations and organization management, clinical strategy, drug use management, and formulary management.

Our program’s overall goal is not only to provide residents with practical experience and training, but to encourage the lifelong pursuit of professional and personal development.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited (or ACPE candidate status) school of pharmacy.
  • Must be licensed as an Intern Pharmacist in the state of California by July 1st (or by start of program)
  • Must be licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of California by January 1st. PGY1 Residents who have not obtained a California Pharmacist license by January 1st are placed on suspension until license is obtained. To ensure that all residents complete at least two-thirds (eight months) of the program as a licensed pharmacist, the resident is required to make up any missed time and continue beyond the scheduled program end date as determined by the local Residency Advisory Committee. If a license is not obtained by March 15th employment is terminated. In instances beyond the resident’s control, termination is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  • State Board of Pharmacy Web Link: http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/
  • Certifications (If applicable): Basic Life Support
  • Candidates must be registered in the National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS).
  • Candidates must participate in the ASHP Matching Program.
  • Program NMS Code: 196214 and ASHP Program Code: 92702

Application Requirements:

  • Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Pharmacy School transcripts, sent directly from the applicant’s college or school of pharmacy
  • Three letters of references/recommendations utilizing the form in PhORCAS

Duration of program: 12 months; starting in July

Application deadline: January 8, 2022

Benefits:

  • Accrued paid time off
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Health benefits including dental and optical
  • Office space

Additional Information:

Primary Contact: Lindsey Bui, email Lindsey.Bui@kp.org
Additional Contact: Alex S. Kang, email In.S.Kang@kp.org

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North Sacramento Kaiser Permanente Managed Care Residency Program (PGY-1)

Location: North Sacramento, CA

Program description:

The North Sacramento Valley Area pharmacists and supportive personnel practice in inpatient, outpatient, home infusion, ambulatory care, education, drug use management, and administration settings. Inpatient and outpatient pharmaceutical care services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members of the pharmacy staff precept residents and pharmacy students. Managed Care Pharmacy residents function as a participating member of the management team during the academic year.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited (or ACPE candidate status) school of pharmacy.
  • Must be licensed as an Intern Pharmacist in the state of California by the first day of residency program
  • Residents who have not obtained a California Pharmacist license by October 1st are subject to suspension until license is obtained. If license is not obtained by December 15th, employment will be subject to termination.
  • Candidates must be registered in the National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS).
  • Candidates must participate in the ASHP Matching Program.
  • Program NMS Code: 196014 and ASHP Program Code: 92703

Application Requirements:

  • Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Pharmacy School transcripts, sent directly from the applicant’s college or school of pharmacy
  • Three letters of references/recommendations utilizing the form in PhORCAS is required for all reference writers.

Duration of program: 12 months; starting at July

Application deadline: January 8, 2022

Benefits:

  • Paid vacation and 7 paid holidays
  • Health benefits including dental and optical

Additional Information:

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L.A. Care Health Plan Managed Care Residency Program (PGY-1)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Program description: L.A. Care Health Plan Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to develop advanced skills in various pharmacy practice settings. The Managed Care Residency Program gives in-depth experiences in areas such as formulary management and benefit design, prior authorization development and appeals, drug utilization management and pharmacy operations. The resident also participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings, precepts pharmacy school students, and travels to state association meetings.

Acceptance Requirements:

    • Application in PhORCAS
      • Letter of intent
      • Curriculum vitae
      • Three letters of recommendation
      • School transcript
    • California pharmacist license (or eligible)
    • On-site interview

Duration of program: 12 months

Application deadline: January 10, 2022

Stipend: $60,000

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability available
  • Vacation time allotted
  • Professional travel and stipend available
  • No weekends or holidays
  • No staffing requirements in a pharmacy

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MedImpact Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY-1)

Mission statement:

MedImpact’s Managed Care Pharmacy Practice Residency Program develops future managed care leaders by helping residents build a strong foundation of knowledge in both clinical and managed care principles.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • PharmD and official transcript from an accredited school of pharmacy
  • Eligible for licensure in California
  • Letter of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • On-site interview
  • Must be registered in American System of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Matching Program

Duration of program: 12 months; starting in July

Application Opens in November 2022

Anticipated Deadline: January 3, 2022

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical/dental, vision
  • 11 paid holidays and up to 16 days PTO
  • Travel reimbursement for professional meetings/required travel
  • No regularly scheduled evenings or weekends

Additional Information:

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VA San Diego Healthcare System Managed Care Residency Programs (PGY-1)

Location: San Diego, CA

Program description: This PGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Program will apply pharmacoeconomic principles to formulary management and outcomes research in integrated healthcare systems. The PGY1 resident will acquire knowledge required for problem solving/strategies, strengthen professional values and attitudes, advance growth of clinical judgment, and develop leadership skills. Other skills include: drug class evaluations, contracting, bidding, formulary conversions, provider profiling, drug usage evaluations, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee functions, case reviews, and design & performance of outcomes studies.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • US citizenship
  • Pharm.D.
  • Academic transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal interview
  • Pharmacist licensure no later than 1 month post beginning of residency

Duration of program: 12 months; starting in July

Predicted Application deadline: January 1, 2022 

Stipend: $46,030 

Benefits:

  • 13 days Annual Leave (“vacation”) and 13 days of Sick Leave
  • 11 federal holidays
  • Health, life, vision/dental insurance options
  • Office with up-to-date computer systems
  • Lab coats and lab coat laundry service
  • Free parking off-site
  • Professional Meetings

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Blue Shield of California’s Managed Care Residency Program (PGY-1)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Program description: Blue Shield of California’s Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to prepare residents for a career in managed care pharmacy. The program provides opportunities to develop proficient clinical, project management, analytical and leadership skills, and is customized based on the resident’s professional goals. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared for a variety of clinical pharmacist roles, including drug utilization review, quality assurance and improvement, drug information, and formulary management. The program provides residents with the training, skills and experience needed for a successful pharmacy career in today’s healthcare environment.

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
  • California licensure or eligible candidate for California licensure
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Official transcript from a school of pharmacy
  • Preliminary telephone interview
  • Onsite interview for select candidates
  • Participation in the Residency Matching Program, implemented by National Matching Services Inc.

Duration of Program: 12 months; July through June

Application Deadline: January 3, 2022

Stipend: $55,000

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental and vision benefits
  • Twenty days paid time off (PTO)
  • Ten paid holidays
  • One healthy day off
  • Paid professional leave for conferences with travel allowances
  • 401k program with match

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Inland Empire Health Plan Managed Care Residency Program (PGY-1)

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Program Description: Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is a not-for-profit, rapidly growing Medi-Cal and Medicare health plan in California. With a provider network of over 5,000 providers and more than 1,800 employees, we serve over 1.2 million residents of the Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect (Medicare), or the Healthy Kids Program. Since its inception in 1996 as the region’s first Medi-Cal managed care plan, IEHP’s mission has been to improve the delivery of quality, wellness-based healthcare services for Members with Medi-Cal and Medicare, in partnership with our Providers. As a result of the Healthcare Reform and participation in the California Coordinated Care Initiatives, IEHP has grown to over 1 million members as of January 1, 2015. The residency program provides an individualized managed care opportunity to develop areas in clinical services, patient centered care, project management and pharmacy leadership. Residents will gain experience in the following areas: Formulary Management, Utilization Management, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) subcommittee activities, Prior Authorization review, Disease State Management, Pharmacy Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
  • Eligibility for licensure in California by 07/01/2017 and licensure by 10/31/2017.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Letter of intent
  • A professional writing sample (i.e. monographs, case reports, in-services or presentations)
  • Most current official transcript (via mail)
  • All other requirements may be sent via email to pharmacyresidency@iehp.org.

Duration of Program: 12 Months

Predicted Application Deadline: January 6, 2022

Stipend: $57,000

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 18 days (3.6 weeks) of paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays

San Francisco Health Plan Managed Care Residency Program (PGY-1)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Program description: The 12-month pharmacy residency program is designed to prepare residents with substantial experience in formulary management, P&T meeting preparation and participation, quality improvement, vendor management (PBM and specialty pharmacy), pharmacy benefit design and team based care. Residents will also gain the skills to excel in leadership and business management by giving presentations and preparing a major project. This residency’s goal is to shape the future advancement of our managed care pharmacy practice leaders.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Background check
  • Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy
  • California licensure or eligible candidate
  • Official transcript
  • CV
  • Letters of Recommendation

Duration of program: 12 months; starting in July

Predicted Application deadline: January 15, 2022

Stipend: $60,000

Benefits:

  • Resident receives medical
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation/holiday leave
  • Long term disability coverage
  • Workman’s comp
  • Conference attendance

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OptumRx Managed Care Residency PGY1

Location: Orange County, CA

Program description: This Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Managed Care Residency Program, established in July 2000, was designed to train pharmacists to meet the demands and challenges faced in today’s managed care environment. Residents will gain experience in various aspects of managed care within a pharmacy and medical management setting by rotating through several departments of OptumRx. Residents will also develop innovative programs and contribute to ongoing projects. The PGY-1 Managed Care Residency Program builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education outcomes to further develop managed care pharmacist leaders responsible for population-based, medication-related patient care.

Requirements:

  • A PharmD graduate from an accredited pharmacy school or college
  • Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of California by September 30
  • Complete a personal, onsite interview with the Residency Advisory Committee

Duration of Program: 12 months; Typically stars the first week of July

Application Deadline: January 2, 2022   

Benefits:

  • Competitive annual salary
  • Comprehensive benefits (including medical, paid time off, paid holidays)
  • Professional leave to attend conferences and meetings
  • Reimbursement of expenses incurred at professional meetings

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Cal Optima PGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy Residency

Location: Orange, California
Accreditation Status:
 Not Accredited
Length of Program: 12 Months
Number of Positions: 2
Affiliation: Student internship affiliations with UCSF, Western Schools of Pharmacy
Estimated Stipend: TBD with benefits
On-Site or Virtual Interview: Yes

Educational/Special Requirements

Applicants must submit the following for consideration:  Curriculum Vitae, letter of Intent, official pharmacy school transcript (sent directly from the school), and three letters of recommendation (sent directly from letter writers). Application materials may be sent by mail or electronically (pharmd@caloptima.org). On-site interviews for selected candidates will be required. Additionally, residents must be graduates from an accredited school of pharmacy and eligible for licensure in California by July 1, 2021. Residents must be licensed as Registered Pharmacist in California within 120 calendar days of entering the program.

Fringe Benefits:

Attendance at one professional conference and Western States Conference, accrued PTO with paid company holidays, tuition reimbursement for residency-related educational skill development (e.g., Microsoft Office classes [Excel, Access]). 

Special Features

CalOptima is a County Organized Health System (COHS) authorized by federal law to administer Medi-Cal benefits for Orange County residents. It is governed by a private board of directors and manages the health care for over 729,000 Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Orange County, California. CalOptima started a Medicare Advantage-Prescription (MA-PD) Special Needs Plan in January of 2006 providing Medicare Part A, B and D benefits. OneCare serves approximately 1,400 beneficiaries in Orange County who have both Medi-Cal and Medicare benefits. CalOptima’s PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) serves over 395 members. PACE is a community-based Medicare and Medi-Cal program that provides coordinated and integrated health care services to frail elders to help them continue living independently in the community. The program provides all the acute and long-term care services covered by Medicare and Medi-Cal. The newest CalOptima program is OneCare Connect Cal MediConnect Plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) serving over 13,900 members. This health plan combines Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits.

Application Deadline: 1/5/2022

Contact Information:

                Nicki Ghazanfarpour, PharmD, BCGP
                Title: Residency Coordinator; Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Programs
                Phone Number: (714) 246-8471 (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
                Email: pharmd@caloptima.org

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Prospect Medical Group Managed Care Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1)

Location: 600 City Pkwy W, Suite 800, Orange, CA 92868; opportunity to work remotely

Program Description:
The Prospect PGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy Residency is designed to build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and prepare residents for a career in managed care pharmacy.  Residents will have opportunities to develop evidence-based clinical decision making, project management, analytical and leadership skills.

Accreditation Status: Non-accredited
Length of Program: 12 months
Number of Positions: 3
Application Deadline: January 15
Start Date: Last Monday of June
Decision Date: End of February
Estimated Stipend: $50,000

Benefits

  • Competitive stipend
  • Full health benefits
  • Participation in Western States Residency Conference

 
Application Requirements

  • PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
  • Active pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure in the state of California
  • Letter of intent summarizing candidate’s interest in managed care
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation (sent directly form the letter-writers)
  • Official pharmacy school transcript (sent directly form the school)
  • Wallet sized photo of yourself
  • Panel interview for select candidates (on-site or video interview; oral presentation may be required)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply:
Application Form
Email application materials to: pharmacyresidency@prospectmedical.com

Transcripts may also be mailed to:
Julie Park, PharmD
Pharmacy Department
600 City Pkwy W, Suite 800
Orange, Ca 92868

Other Contacts:
Julie Park, PharmD

Joanne Lau, PharmD

Angela Zakinova, PharmD

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Fellowships

UCSF-Genentech Clinical Development Fellowship

Location: San Francisco, CA

Program description:

The fellowship with a primary specialty in drug development provides an innovative, mentored experience combining academic clinical investigation and pharmaceutical industry training for PharmDs in early postdoctoral years. The objective of the program is to provide training in proper conduct of clinical trials, safety surveillance, and risk management, methodologies, & exposure to scientific and ethical issues in research and development. Fellows will participate in clinical research, patient care, and interdisciplinary didactics. In partnership with Genentech, a leading biotechnology company in serious or life-threatening medical conditions, fellows will gain experience in clinical development and build core competencies in clinical & safety sciences in order to prepare them for exciting careers in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.

Activities/Responsibilities of the Fellow

Industry fellow work: fellows will spend approximately 60% of their time rotating through and working on collaborative projects in Safety Sciences and Clinical Sciences with team members at Genentech.  Fellows at Actelion will work closely with the medical information team.

Training/skill building: the fellow will complete coursework (hosted at UCSF) that will build skills in research and writing. Courses may include designing clinical research, clinical seminars and journal clubs, and bi-weekly clinical pharmacology seminars.

UCSF Clinical Pharmacy Rotation: The fellow will spend approximately 10-20% time in a clinical experience (typically ambulatory). The specific clinic experience is negotiated when a fellow comes on board and depends on experience of the fellow and availability of preceptors.  We believe that this connection between clinical experience and the pharmaceutical industry experience is a unique feature of our program that is not emphasized or available in many other industry partnered fellowships.

Teaching: The fellow is expected to participate in training UCSF students. This may include giving formal lecture presentations, participating in objective structured clinical examinations as an examiner, and/or serving as a discussion section leader.

Community:  Our fellows are able to build community by interacting and sharing training with our pharmacy residency program, other UCSF research fellows, and with other fellows at the industry site.

UCSF Actelion Fellowship in Medical Information

Informational Webinar
Friday 10/22/21 12:10 pm-12:50pm
https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/99056857899?pwd=aUJDWlpVV0VOdVRzbmM2dU9VSnRFdz09
Meeting ID: 990 5685 7899
Password: 965936

Acceptance Requirements:

  • Application face page
  • Letter of Intent (1-2 pages)
  • Current CV
  • Writing sample (Actelion fellowship applicants only)
  • PharmD transcripts
  • 3 letters of recommendation (with letter of recommendation form), emailed by recommender

Application Deadline: October 29, 2021 (5:00pm)

Additional Information:

Contact Jennifer.Cocohoba@ucsf.edu for any questions

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UOP-Genentech Fellowship in Industry Program

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Program description:

The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is proud to partner with Genentech, Inc. to offer a Fellowship in Industry Program (FIP). Founded in 2017, the program aims to provide exceptional biopharmaceutical industry training for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduates. The goal of the program is to prepare fellows for a career in the pharmaceutical industry by focusing on developing leadership and communication skills. The fellowship will also concentrate on cultivating the fellow’s clinical skills while honing their expertise in their area of interest.

gRED’s OMNI Early Clinical Development (Genentech Research and Early Development) organization is responsible for developing and executing early development clinical strategies in healthy volunteers and patients to provide data for gRED non-oncology new molecular entities with respect to safety, tolerability, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and the utility of biomarkers. This two-year Clinical Science fellowship provides in-depth exposure to Early Clinical Development and understanding the basic principles of Clinical Research. The fellow will function as a Clinical Scientist and will support Medical Directors/senior-level Clinical Scientists on a diverse set of clinical development activities.

Requirements:

  • A permanent resident or citizen of the United States
  • PharmD from an accredited college or university before the start of the fellowship term

Application Requirements:

  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation emailed directly from letter writer to FIP Director
  • One professional writing sample
  • Unofficial pharmacy school transcript emailed to FIP Director

Duration of Program: 2 years

Application Deadline: TBE

Additional Information: here and here

USC-Allergan Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program

University Location: Los Angeles, CA Allergan Location: Irvine, CA Program Description: The USC-Allergan Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program is designed to prepare postdoctoral scholars for rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows work with mentors to participate in activities that enhance the skills required to excel in their field. Graduate-level coursework and seminars may be included in the program, in addition to hands-on project activities in Allergan teams. Upon completion of the program, fellows will be prepared for the challenges of a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Past fellows have been placed into rewarding positions in industry, pharmacy practice, and research. USC Pharmacy’s fellowship programs adhere to the guidelines of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Duration of program: 1 year Application Deadline: December 10, 2020 

Clinical Development Fellowship

This one-year Clinical Development fellowship provides an immersive introduction to clinical research in global drug development. As an active member of multiple clinical teams, the fellow will develop an understanding of the principles and challenges in developing novel therapeutics, while operating within GCP, ICH, and other agency guidelines. Under mentored guidance, the fellow will gain broad exposure to many interdisciplinary functional areas, while individualized objectives will tailor their involvement to projects of interest. Application Requirements:

  • Pharm.D., Ph.D., or M.D. degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Completion of pharmaceutical industry rotation, internship, or previous exposure to clinical research is desirable
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry

 

Small Molecule Product Development Fellowship

The one-year Small Molecule Product Development fellowship focuses on the design and evaluation of novel oral, ophthalmic, and dermal formulations. As part of the training program, the fellow will be provided opportunities to gain first-hand experience with the different functional areas of the Small Molecule Product Development organization. This fellowship program is intended to give postdoctoral research training to support the fellow’s professional and career growth. Application Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, polymer science and engineering, physical chemistry, or a similar field
  • In-depth understanding of basic science principles, physical chemistry and material properties
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry

 

Drug Delivery Sciences Fellowship

Core Allergan therapeutic areas, such as Eye Care and Medical Aesthetics & Dermatology, are highly reliant on local delivery of drugs to enable the desired therapeutic effect. Allergan’s Drug Delivery Center of Excellence, part of Pharmaceutical Development, has established industry-leading drug delivery capabilities (e.g. bio-erodible sustained release) to support a diverse portfolio of small molecule and biologic drug products. The one-year Drug Delivery Sciences fellowship focuses on the design and development of new drug delivery systems and related capabilities including new technologies and novel adaptations of existing systems. This fellowship is intended to give postdoctoral researchers exposure to conducting R&D in the pharmaceutical industry, while advancing the fellow’s own scientific and professional growth. Application Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, polymer chemistry, colloidal chemistry, physical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry or a similar field.
  • Subject matter expertise in areas such as an in-depth understanding of basic science principles, drug delivery, formulation, physical chemistry and material science properties. Knowledge and experience in cell biology or biochemistry is also desirable.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry

 

Regulatory Affairs – Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Fellowship

The one-year Global Regulatory Affairs-Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (GRA-CMC) Fellowship provides fellows with an overview of RA-CMC responsibilities including exposure to regulatory CMC strategy required to achieve health authority approvals. The fellow will have hands-on experience constructing global regulatory submission documents from the initial stages of document preparation to final submission. The fellow becomes a key component of the Core Team and shares the responsibility for facilitating timely submission and publishing of these documents to regulatory agencies across the globe. In addition, the fellow has the unique networking opportunity to manage several projects inside and outside of GRA as part of a comprehensive training program. Application Requirements:

  • Pharm.D., Ph.D., or DRSc from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Completion of M.S. in Regulatory Science, pharmacy industry-track courses and/or industry internship desirable
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry are required for all fellowship positions

Medical Affairs Fellowship

The one-year Medical Affairs fellowship focuses on providing exposure to one of the following three pillars of functionality: Global Phase IV Trials, Global Medical Communications, or External Scientific Communications. During the interview process, the fellowship candidates will select a specialty they prefer within the three pillars. The fellow will then be able to develop first-hand experiences in management of post-marketing clinical research, medical information database operations, medical promotional review, or global strategic publication planning. This program will provide the fellows the necessary tools to become successful professionals within the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the opportunity to network with a lasting legacy of Allergan-alumni-fellows. Application Requirements:

  • Pharm.D., M.D. or Ph.D. in applicable study focuses from an accredited university
  • Attendance and interviewing at the 2018 ASHP Midyear meeting is highly recommended
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry are required for all fellowship positions

 

Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Nonclinical Development Fellowship

This nonlaboratory-based one-year Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Nonclinical Development Fellowship focuses on developing skills of a modern translational scientist. The fellow will be provided opportunities to gain expertise in nonclinical and early clinical development through honing skills in areas such as nonclinical safety assessment, pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, and pharmacometrics. As part of the training, the fellow may engage in design and execution of nonclinical toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies, design and execution of phase 1 and/or phase 2a clinical studies, development of translational strategies, preparation of regulatory documents, as well as PK/PD and pop-PK modeling. The candidate will also participate in cross-functional team interactions spanning all of Allergan’s therapeutic areas. This advanced hands-on training program provides opportunities to engage in a broad range of activities within nonclinical and early clinical development and can be tailored towards specific needs and background of the candidate. Application Requirements:

  • Pharm.D. or Ph.D. from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Experience and coursework in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, or similar
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ethics, professionalism, leadership, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry

Applications will open on October 1, 2021.

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USC-Gilead Fellowship

Location: Foster City, CA Program Description: The University of Southern California and Gilead are proud to offer a Medical Information Fellowship Program designed to provide recent PharmD graduates an opportunity to learn the skills and experiences to excel in Medical Information, a key function in any pharmaceutical Medical Affairs organization. The Fellow will be an integral part of the Medical Information team that responds to requests for information about Gilead products from healthcare professionals and patients. The Gilead portfolio of products includes medicines across HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, hematology-oncology, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and inflammation. Requirements:

  • Have obtained a PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy within 5 years of initial appointment
  • Possess good oral and written communication skills and embody the Gilead core values of accountability, inclusion, teamwork, excellence, and integrity

Duration of Program: 1 year

Predicted Application Deadline: December 11, 2021

Additional Information: Med Information Fellowship Brochure

Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship

Location: Varies between Fellowships Mission statement: “The RPIF Program has helped drive the demand for the growing number of employment opportunities for clinical pharmacists in industry by:

  • Promoting a consistently high level of program quality, training, and outcomes across the spectrum of fellowships at multiple sponsor companies
  • Coordinating the interface between key fellowship stakeholders, including preceptors, fellows, and alumni
  • Fostering innovation and scholarly endeavors between Rutgers and its industry partners through the activities of participating fellows, including teaching, publications, seminars, and research

Because of its close proximity to and long-lasting partnerships with the nation’s leading drug manufacturers, the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is uniquely capable of providing its students and fellows with exposure to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.” Requirements:

  • Experience preferred:
    • Pharmaceutical experience
    • Poster, research
    • Leadership classes, student government, organizations
    • Good interviewing skills

Application Deadline: December 8, 2021

Duration of Program: Mostly 2 year; Some 1 year Additional Information

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is pleased to offer three 2-year Health Economics & Outcomes Research and Medical Access Fellowship positions. These two-year fellowships will provide training and hands-on experience in a broad range of health economics, outcomes research, and comparative effectiveness research (CER) as conducted in academic, managed care, hospital, health policy, and/or pharmaceutical industry settings.

The fellow will spend the first year of the fellowship at an academic institution and the second year at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in East Hanover, New Jersey.

First-year Fellowship Sites:

  • Baylor Scott and White Health/The University of Texas at Austin
  • University of Maryland
  • Thomas Jefferson University

The objective of the first year is to educate the fellow on general principles and methods applied in HEOR. Concurrently, the fellow will participate in ongoing outcomes research projects at the first year fellowship site. The fellowship positions differ by first-year site requirements and type of experience offered. During the second year, fellows will participate in HEOR projects and gain experience in how a pharmaceutical manufacturer uses clinical, economic, and humanistic data to support the development and commercialization of its products, with potential opportunities in neuroscience, respiratory, ophthalmology, immunology, dermatology, cardiovascular, and transplant franchises. Starting this year, a unique rotational opportunity (3-6 months) will be available on the Medical Access team based on fellow interests, where the fellow will help identify strategic trends in the external payer and health plan environment that may impact access to and reimbursement for Novartis’ products.

Application Process (rolling submission, application deadline is October 22, 2021)

To apply, please email esther.yi@novartis.com and include the following materials:

  • Cover Letter
  • Include ranking of first-year fellowship site
  • CV
  • Email of 2 References

If offered an interview, the following documents will be requested:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation (sent via email from references)
  • Unofficial Transcript

 

Requirements:

Graduate degree in a relevant discipline focused on pharmacy, health services research, health economics, epidemiology, or related discipline (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MPH, etc.). A background in pharmacy or medicine and experience in outcomes research, health economics, or another related field of research is preferred. Excellent communications skills (oral and written). Demonstrated success in working in teams and independently.

We look forward to seeing you there. For any further questions, please email esther.yi@novartis.com

Western University-Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Fellowship

Location: Pomona, CA

Program description:

This two-year Cardiovascular Outcomes Fellowship Program is designed to develop the candidate’s knowledge base of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy and research skills necessary for a successful outcomes research career. The fellowship will provide knowledge and experience in grant writing, study design, outcomes research methodology skills, statistical analysis, abstract preparation, presentation of research at national meetings, and manuscript preparation and publication. The fellow is expected to design and conduct original clinical research and participate in an ongoing cardiovascular outcomes research program. Dr. Jackevicius’ research in cardiovascular outcomes has received international attention, and has been published widely in high-impact journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Circulation.

The resident’s principal training sites will be at Western University and the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center, which serves as a major teaching hospital for UCLA. To a limited degree, the fellow will participate in didactic and clinical education of PharmD students. Graduate level coursework is available.

Application Deadline: January 7, 2022

Contact Cynthia Jackevicius (cjackevicius@westernu.edu)  for any questions

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Western University Outcomes Fellowship

Location: Pomona, CA

Program description:

The Western University Outcomes Fellowship has ACCP peer-reviewed status until 2015. It was established in 2003 and has since graduated four 2-year fellows who are subsequently employed in Outcomes based positions. The goal of the fellowship program is to provide comprehensive postgraduate training to prepare a pharmacy fellow to design, initiate, conduct, manage, monitor and evaluate health services research with a focus on application to the pharmacy profession. The program includes advanced seminar courses and hands-on experience in relevant areas: research methods, biostatistics, pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes; planning, conducting and monitoring an outcomes-based project; combining patient care, pharmacy practice and research for optimal outcomes; practice management; training in setting up a pharmaceutical care site for different patient focused programs; and teaching and precepting PharmD students.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2022

Contact Anandi Law (alaw@westernu.edu)  for any questions

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Actelion Clinical Research and Medical Communications Fellowship Program

Note: This 2 year fellowship is NOT recruiting for 2022-2024 cycle.

Location: San Francisco, CA Program description: The University of California San Francisco – Actelion Clinical Research and Medical Communications Fellowship Program provides an innovative, mentored, two-year experience combining academic clinical investigation and pharmaceutical industry training for PharmDs in early postdoctoral years. At UCSF, fellows will participate in mentored clinical research and engage in interdisciplinary didactic and clinical training. In partnership with Actelion, a market leader in therapies for orphan diseases, fellows will also gain experience in medical communications and collaborate on numerous projects with health economics and outcomes research professionals, medical science liaisons, and regulatory affairs departments. Acceptance Requirements:

  • A permanent resident or citizen of the United States
  • PharmD from an accrediting college or university before the start of the fellowship term

Duration of program: 2 years; program begins July 1st Stipend: $55,000 Additional Information: Actelion Website

Internship Programs

2022 Pfizer/Harvard Clinical Informatics Summer Internship

Location: Brookline, MA

Internship Details:

The intern will be assigned a preceptor to guide and tailor the learning encounters developed by faculty at DCI and Pfizer CI-MOS. The intern will work with their preceptor to conceptualize, develop and complete a project on improving the quality of patient care through informatics. The intern will receive a modest stipend of $7,500 based on a 40-hour work week for 12 weeks.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled as a full-time Doctor of Pharmacy degree student in an ACPE-accredited school or college with anticipated graduation of 2023 or 2024.
Candidates must submit an online application, two letters of recommendation and a letter of good academic standing from their institution including cumulative GPA.
Must be eligible for employment in the United States.

Duration of program: 12 weeks starting June

Application Deadline: Predicted January 2022, pending availability 

Additional Information & Apply: HERE

AMCP Foundation Managed Care Research and Nonprofit Leadership Summer Internship Program

Location: Alexandria, VA (outside Washington D.C.)

Program description:

Interns will be placed at AMCP Foundation headquarters in Alexandria, VA (outside Washington, D.C.), to support the Foundation’s mission to expand and promote medication-related research. The Intern will learn nonprofit management principles and develop personal leadership.

The Interns are chosen by a Selection Panel comprised of Foundation volunteers. Through the use of selection criteria developed by AMCP Foundation, this group selects student pharmacists who excel academically and, through their involvement in student pharmacist activities, demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time Doctor of Pharmacy degree student in an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy during the 2021-2022 school year with anticipated graduation in 2023 or 2024
  • Must be eligible for employment in the United States
  • Candidates must submit an online application
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A letter of good academic standing from their institution, confirming that the student is currently enrolled in a pharmacy program and is in good academic standing and stating the student’s current cumulative GPA

Duration of program: N/A

Predicted Application deadline: February 1, 2022

Additional Information:

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AMCP Foundation – Allergan Inc. Specialized Summer Internship Program

Location: Irvine, CA

Program description: The program’s goal is to stimulate student pharmacists’ interest in career options in health outcomes and pharmacoeconomics through exposure to research, measurement and applications to evidence-based decision-making. In addition, the interns will gain knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, managed health care systems, a public charity, and professional association management. Two selected student pharmacists will spend nine weeks at the Allergan’s Global Health Economic and Outcomes Research Department in Irvine, Ca., under the supervision of pharmacist preceptors and will complete a health outcomes-related project. Interns will complete a research project under the supervision of an on-site preceptor from the Allergan Global HEOR Department. Interns will present their findings in poster presentations at the annual AMCP Nexus.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • Interns must be enrolled as a full-time Doctor of Pharmacy degree student in an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy 
  • They must be eligible for employment in the United States.
  • Candidates must submit an online application
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A letter of good academic standing from their institution

Duration of program: 9 weeks in the summer

Predicted Application deadline: January 25, 2022 

Stipend/Benefits:

  • The program will cover housing, travel and other approved expenses
  • Interns will also receive a modest stipend

Additional Information: FLYER, INFO, FAQs, TIPS, APPLY

AMCP Foundation – Genentech Inc. Summer Internship Program

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Program description: Genentech, Inc. in partnership with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Foundation, is supporting the AMCP Foundation/Genentech, Inc. Evidence for Access Summer Internship Program for two student pharmacists. Ideal candidates will be currently enrolled as a full-time Doctor of Pharmacy and/or a joint MBA, MPP (Master of Public Policy), or MPH (Master of Public Health) degree program.  This program will provide an opportunity for interns to contribute to meaningful projects and interact with industry experts within the Evidence for Access Team US Medical Affairs at Genentech, while gaining knowledge of the biotechnology industry. Following a competitive selection process, two student pharmacists will spend 10-12 consecutive weeks at the Genentech campus in South San Francisco, Calif., under the supervision of a preceptor/manager.  

Summer internship highlights include:  

  • Opportunity to work on challenging, business-critical projects
  • VP Lunch and Learn speaker series
  • Research project development and presentation
  • Exposure to senior management, networking opportunities and career path
  • Rotation at AMCP Foundation

Acceptance Requirements:

  • Submission of online application via online portal
  • CV or resume via online portal
  • Letter of Good Academic Standing from Dean’s/Dean’s office (or the institution’s equivalent) stating the student’s cumulative GPA

Duration of program: 10-12 weeks in the summer

Predicted Application deadline: February 1, 2022

Additional Information: FLYER, INFO, FAQs, TIPS, APPLY

AMCP Foundation – Pfizer Inc. Managed Care Summer Internship Program

Location: New York, NY

Program description: Pfizer, Inc., in partnership with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Foundation, will support the AMCP Foundation/Pfizer, Inc. Managed Care Pharmacy Summer Internship Program. Its goal is to develop future leaders in managed health care through activities that expose interns to population health and the application of managed care pharmacy principles in formulary management, benefit design, medication therapy management and adherence management.   Working directly with pharmacists and other members of the health care team, interns will gain an appreciation of how managed care pharmacy principles seek to maximize health care resources and patient care outcomes. Four student pharmacists will be selected for the internship through a nationwide selection process. Internship Details During the 10-week program each intern will be assigned to a health plan, pharmacy benefit management company and employer site. This immersive experience will round out their introduction to the managed care pharmacy profession and help them develop career plan. In addition, interns will be matched with virtual preceptors and present capstone research projects at the annual AMCP Nexus. Interns may also spend time at Pfizer headquarters in New York.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • They must be eligible for employment in the United States
  • Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation
  • A letter of good academic standing from their institution

Duration of program: 10 week program in the summer

Predicted Application deadline: January 25, 2022 

Stipend/Benefits:

  • The program will cover housing, travel and other approved expenses
  • Interns will also receive a modest stipend

Additional Information: FLYER, INFO, FAQs, TIPS, ESSAY, APPLY

AMCP Foundation – Pfizer Inc. Managed Care Summer Internship Program

Program description: The goal of the Summer Internship Program is to develop future leaders in managed health care through exposure to population health and managed care pharmacy principles via concepts such as formulary management, benefit design, medication therapy management and adherence management with a focus on oncology. Working directly with pharmacists and other members of the health care team in oncology, specialty pharmacy, or related business units, interns will gain an appreciation of how managed care pharmacy principles are used to maximize health care resources and patient care outcomes. Interns are exposed to the pharmaceutical industry with Pfizer Field Medical Directors, to a professional membership society with AMCP, and to a public charity with AMCP Foundation. As a part of the structured ten-week internship program, student pharmacists will be matched with virtual preceptors and present capstone research projects at AMCP Nexus. This exposure will ensure that interns experience a well-rounded program.

Internship Details During the 10-week program each intern will be assigned to a health plan, pharmacy benefit management company and employer site. This immersive experience will round out their introduction to the managed care pharmacy profession and help them develop career plan. In addition, interns will be matched with virtual preceptors and present capstone research projects at the annual AMCP Nexus. Interns may also spend time at Pfizer headquarters in New York.

Acceptance Requirements:

  • They must be eligible for employment in the United States
  • Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation
  • A letter of good academic standing from their institution

Duration of program: 10 week program in the summer

Predicted Application deadline: January 25, 2022 

Stipend/Benefits:

  • The program will cover housing, travel and other approved expenses
  • Interns will also receive a modest stipend

Additional Information: FLYER, INFO, FAQs, TIPS, ESSAY, APPLY

APPE

AMCP’s Experiential Program in Association & Leadership Management

Location: Alexandria, VA

Program Details:

This APPE rotation will help student pharmacists learn the fundamentals of association and leadership management including effective communication, education and advocacy. During this APPE rotation, student pharmacists will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the mission, vision, core values, organizational structure, and services of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.
    Participate in strategic leadership meetings, both internal and external, including meetings on Capitol Hill.
    Identify and analyze high priority issues in managed care pharmacy, and help determine AMCP’s role on these issues.
    Develop skills in verbal and written communication, information gathering, evaluation, and analysis for use in a future in managed care pharmacy.

Application Requirements:

  • Completion of APPE application.
  • 500 word essay explaining your career goals and interest in managed care pharmacy and/or association management.
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae, including preferred contact information. Please include 2-3 professional references (including: name, email, phone number) on your CV or resume.

Please Note: All applicants must inform their college or school’s experiential coordinator prior to submission.

Duration of program: 6 weeks starting June

Application Deadline: December 17, 2021

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