Clinical Quality Evolution Fellowship

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In an effort to promote the advancement of the profession of pharmacy and develop a pipeline for future leaders within the organization this one-year post graduate fellowship focuses on advancing skills in pharmacy practice management while enhancing leadership abilities. Offering pharmacy fellowship programs such as this allows CVS Health to remain competitive in a growing marketplace and strengthen our relationship with colleges of pharmacy nationwide.

The CVS Health Clinical Quality Evolution Fellowship is a one-year program designed to immerse two post-graduate pharmacists in the corporate pharmacy setting with a focus on clinical decision support and quality standards. The two fellows will join the Retail Clinical & Quality standards team within Pharmacy Operations at the corporate office in Woonsocket RI from July 1st 2027 to June 30th 2028.

This program is designed to cultivate future CVS Health leaders and offers comprehensive training and development mentorship from business leaders and opportunities to support impactful projects. Throughout the fellowship year fellows gain hands-on experience through a variety of clinical quality operational and professional development opportunities including:

• Conducting clinical research to deliver evidence-based recommendations to support cross-functional teams and projects

• Reviewing marketing materials to ensure clinical accuracy through evidence-based evaluation and recommendations

• Supporting the implementation of regulatory and quality standards related to nonsterile compounding accreditation programs hazardous drug handling and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) programs

• Building an expansive professional network of business leaders and colleagues across the CVS Health enterprise

• Precepting final-year student pharmacists completing an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience with our corporate team

• Collaborating with local pharmacy residents completing the University of Rhode Island Teaching Certificate program and presenting an ACPE-accredited continuing education (CE) program for pharmacists

• Partnering with a local CVS District Leader and helping staff a retail pharmacy location one day per week to gain insight into pharmacist workflow operations and current pharmacy initiatives in practice

In addition fellows will have the unique opportunity to gain exposure to other teams and areas of the business which may include but are not limited to:

• Patient Safety & DUR

• Immunizations

• Controlled Substance Management

• Retail Pharmacy Compliance

• Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Programs

• Pharmacy Operations

• Marketing

• Product Innovation and Development

• Pharmacy Benefits Management

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Upon review of your application you may expect:

• A request to complete a recorded video interview

• An initial virtual interview with a member of the fellowship team

Select interview finalists may expect:

• A request to submit the following materials:

  • A letter of intent describing personal goals as they relate to corporate fellowship training

  • One letter of recommendation preferably from a preceptor or manager

  • One professional writing sample (e.g. journal club research response etc.)

• A final interview day with members of the fellowship selection committee and program directors which also includes:

  • Preparing and presenting a PowerPoint presentation on an assigned community pharmacy-related topic to a live audience of licensed pharmacists and other corporate business professionals

  • Completing a series of clinical research questions for which your approach and responses will be evaluated

• PharmD candidate from an ACPE accredited program

• Live within or able to relocate to a commutable distance to the corporate office located in Woonsocket RI

• Currently licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Rhode Island

• Effective communication presentation and clinical-research skills

• Strong writing ability; proficiency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel

• Working knowledge of drug information resources clinical trial data and statistical analysis

• Displays the accountability and professionalism necessary to successfully work in a corporate environment

• Desire to learn and be receptive to feedback

• Demonstrates the strong attention to detail necessary to independently deliver accurate professional final work products

• Travel requirements may include training programs professional meetings and conferences (as applicable)

• Background in Community Pharmacy Practice

• PharmD degree

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The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience education geography and other relevant factors.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers patients members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws.