What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Fellow position at RareMed Solutions?
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 02 /28/2025
Program Duration: 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026
Purpose:
The RareMed Fellowship Program offers unique opportunities to engage key stakeholders in the development and management of new and existing patient support programs. During the one-year program, Fellows will develop clinical and business skills through internal and external experiences built around RareMed’s concierge approach to pharmacy HUB services. The Fellow will become well acquainted with rare disease medications and associated support programs through a variety of rotational and longitudinal experiences in areas such as Pharmacy Services, Business Operations, Client Services, Implementation, Business Development, Technology, and Analytics. Upon completion of the Fellowship, the candidate with be well versed in the key components of patient support programs and the impact and importance they have on rare disease patients.
Responsibilities:
This job operates in a professional office environment and teleworking from the employee’s home address listed in their employment file. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. When telecommuting employees must have reliable internet access in order to access required systems and software associated with the position's responsibilities. The amount of time the employee is expected to work per day or pay period will not change as a result of participation in the teleworking program. Employees are responsible for the set-up of their home office environment, including physical set-up, internet connection, phone line, electricity, good lighting, comfortable temperature, furniture, etc. Employee’s teleworking space should be separate and distinct from their “home space” and allow for privacy. RareMed expects employees teleworking to be as efficient and professional as if they were in the office. The amount of time spent in office or teleworking is contingent upon the needs/priorities of RareMed and will vary based on those needs/priorities.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.
Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 02 /28/2025
Program Duration: 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026
Purpose:
The RareMed Fellowship Program offers unique opportunities to engage key stakeholders in the development and management of new and existing patient support programs. During the one-year program, Fellows will develop clinical and business skills through internal and external experiences built around RareMed’s concierge approach to pharmacy HUB services. The Fellow will become well acquainted with rare disease medications and associated support programs through a variety of rotational and longitudinal experiences in areas such as Pharmacy Services, Business Operations, Client Services, Implementation, Business Development, Technology, and Analytics. Upon completion of the Fellowship, the candidate with be well versed in the key components of patient support programs and the impact and importance they have on rare disease patients.
Responsibilities:
- Understand the role of the patient support program and the relationship with the many stakeholders in the treatment network, including specialty pharmacies, manufacturers, and data aggregators
- Experience unique patient and healthcare provider journeys based on network distribution models, product support, disease states, patient populations and biopharma partner expectations
- Interact with prescribers, patients, and partners to optimize the unique and complex care associated with rare disease patients
- Gain an understanding of regulatory standards, compliance, reporting and auditing as they relate to specialty pharmacies and patient support programs
- Understand the role of a non-commercial pharmacy in supporting patient assistance programs and various free drug programs
- Participate in the development of new internal processes and enhancements of current workflows
- Contribute to program enhancement initiatives with biopharma partners
- Actively participate in the handling of specialty medications from prescription intake through dispense
- Lead and complete a focused research project and/or white paper
- Understand the intricacies of pharmacy HUBs, specialty pharmacy networks, and complex patient therapies
- Work closely with senior leadership at RareMed and gain exposure to industry leaders
- Execute projects and enhancements for new and existing clients
- Engage with colleagues through professional development presentations and company culture meetings
- Gain first-hand experience launching and commercializing rare disease products
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Currently licensed or are eligible to become licensed in PA by September 1, 202 4
- Written Statement of Interest in the program
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official College Transcript
- Three Processional Letters of Recommendation
This job operates in a professional office environment and teleworking from the employee’s home address listed in their employment file. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. When telecommuting employees must have reliable internet access in order to access required systems and software associated with the position's responsibilities. The amount of time the employee is expected to work per day or pay period will not change as a result of participation in the teleworking program. Employees are responsible for the set-up of their home office environment, including physical set-up, internet connection, phone line, electricity, good lighting, comfortable temperature, furniture, etc. Employee’s teleworking space should be separate and distinct from their “home space” and allow for privacy. RareMed expects employees teleworking to be as efficient and professional as if they were in the office. The amount of time spent in office or teleworking is contingent upon the needs/priorities of RareMed and will vary based on those needs/priorities.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.
