Research Fellow, Market Access and Healthcare Consultant

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Responsibilities: To provide the Fellow with a formal education and opportunity to gain experience in a health care consulting environment • To enhance the Fellow’s knowledge of literature evaluation, proper research design, biostatics, and health outcomes research methodologies • To provide the Fellow with training and experience in protocol development, data collection, data management, data analysis, presentation of results, and manuscript development • To provide the Fellow with an understanding of reimbursement principles needed to develop payer strategies, analyze impact of health policy changes, and conduct provider based reimbursement education • Develop a keen understanding of the pharmaceutical manufacturer’s business and how they interact with consulting companies for a variety of services • Understand and apply pharmacoeconomic / health outcomes principles • Disseminate evidence through medical communications • Apply health outcomes and pharmacoeconomic evidence to managed markets • Understand and apply market research methods During the Fellowship, the Fellow will also complete a minimum of 30 units of coursework at the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy. Core Competencies We're Looking For: We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strength across the following areas: Functional Knowledge — Strong clinical and scientific foundation Communicates Effectively — Clear written and verbal communication Collaborates — Works well across multidisciplinary teams Customer Focus — Responsive to client and stakeholder needs Decision Quality — Sound, evidence-based judgement Manages Complexity — Comfortable navigating multifaceted projects Manages Ambiguity — Adaptable in a fast-paced consulting environment Drives for Results — Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic Ensures Accountability — Takes ownership of deliverables Business Insights — Understands the broader healthcare and business landscape Requirements: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree (completed or in progress) US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status Strong academic record — GPA must be included in your CV or cover letter Demonstrated interest in health outcomes research, market access, or healthcare consulting Excellent written and verbal communication skills How to Apply PharmD candidates are not required to participate in the Personnel Placement Service (PPS) through the ASHP Midyear Meeting to request an interview. Cencora uses its own application process. Step 1 — Application | August 17 to October 9, 2026 Complete Cencora's online application form and upload your: Letter of Intent (cover letter — addressed to Breyanne Bannister) Curriculum Vitae (CV) — must include your current pharmacy school GPA Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026 Step 2 — Screening Interviews | October 12 to October 16, 2026 Up to 2 rounds of virtual screening interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams Interviews held with current Fellows and the MAHC Fellowship Leadership Team Decisions communicated by 5:00 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026 Step 3 — Final Interviews | October 26 to October 29, 2026 Candidates advancing to final-round interviews will be asked to: Submit unofficial pharmacy school transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation electronically to  PharmD.Programs@cencora.com  (recommendations addressed to Breyanne Bannister) Complete a brief writing sample prior to the final interview Deliver a 15-minute on-site presentation 📍 Final-round interviews will be conducted at AMCP