Fellowship Program Overview
The PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy Fellowship Program offers a unique and distinctive opportunity to interface with patients, healthcare providers, health plans and manufacturers to effectively optimize patient outcomes. Completion of this program will result in a highly knowledgeable pharmacist competent in both clinical and business aspects of rare pharmacy management.
Our fellows will have opportunities to work in the areas of Business & Pharmacy Operations, Quality Improvement & Clinical Education, Pharmacy Analytics & Reporting, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, & Managed Markets.
Fellowship Goals
- Perform focused, evidence-based comprehensive disease and medication therapy management services for patients living with rare disease states
- Interact with prescribers, patients, and partners to optimize the unique and complex care of rare patients
- Analyze, develop, and implement quality improvement initiatives including pharmacovigilance to further enhance medication safety
- Participate in the development and analysis of clinical initiatives focused on enhancing patient therapeutic outcomes
- Develop skills required for medication pipeline analysis, management and market forecasting
- Understand specialty medication supply chain, inventory management and the impact on pharmacy operations
- Participate in quarterly business reviews and interface with industry partners
- Gain an understanding of accreditation and regulatory standards, compliance, reporting and auditing
- Develop clinical resources to support professional development of internal colleagues
- Provide clinical and drug information support to healthcare providers and patients
- Coordinate and complete a focused research project and submit
Program Details
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education required
- Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania
- Fellow receives competitive stipend, comprehensive medical plan and paid time off
- Travel expenses for a national meeting, professional membership and required travel
*Application deadline for the 2025-2026 Fellowship Program is January 15, 2025
Application Process
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Selected applicants will be asked to complete an on-site interview and a 30-minute presentation on a rare pharmacy topic of
their choosing. Program Dates: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
About PANTHERx Rare
Founded in 2011, PANTHERx Rare is a specialty pharmacy solely focused on rare and orphan diseases and providing access and support services to those needing them most. Known as The Rare Disease Pharmacy®, PANTHERx transforms lives by delivering therapeutic breakthroughs, clinical excellence, personalized support, and a range of access solutions to people living with rare and devastating conditions.
PANTHERx is a dual-accredited specialty pharmacy, holding distinctions in rare disease including the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Distinction in Orphan Drugs and Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) Rare Disease Center of Excellence. As a pharmacy focused on patient satisfaction, PANTHERx is the seven-time winner of the prestigious MMIT Patient Choice Award, including the 2024 honor. PANTHERx is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is licensed in all 50 states and US territories..
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