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Posted: 07-Nov-25

Location: Deerfield , Illinois

Type: Fellowship

Categories:

Graduate Program

Pharmacy

Job Setting:

Community Pharmacy

Specialty Practice Areas:

Informatics

Preferred Education:

PharmD

The Walgreens Community Pharmacy Informatics Fellowship is a 24-month postgraduate structured training program designed to prepare pharmacists for advanced careers at the intersection of pharmacy, technology, and data science.

The fellow will develop knowledge and skills in: 

• Pharmacy informatics systems such as computerized prescription order entry, inventory management systems, and clinical decision support (CDS).
• Data analytics, reporting, and visualization to improve patient outcomes and healthcare operations.
• System design, workflow analysis, user experience and process optimization in medication management.
• Research, teaching and professional development.
• Project management, leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration across pharmacy teams.

Fellowship areas of focus:

• Pharmacy Systems Management
• Medication Safety and Decision Support 
• Quality Assurance 
• Inventory Management
• Electronic Prescribing
• Compliance
• Software Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Data Science
• Claims Adjudication

Program Benefits: 

• Competitive Stipend
• Comprehensive medical plan
• Walgreens 401k Match
• Travel allowance for required business travel and pharmacy-related conferences 
• Paid Time Off

Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
• Community pharmacy practice experience
• Ability to obtain a pharmacist license, within the state of Illinois within 90 days of the start of the fellowship program
• Be or become a certified immunizer within 90 days of hire

Submission to application materials to fellowship@walgreens.com by January 15, 2026.

• Curriculum vitae
• Official College or School of Pharmacy transcripts
• Letter of intent describing personal goals and how this specific fellowship will help you to achieve those goals
• Letters of recommendation (2) from a pharmacy professional {e.g., preceptor, manager, faculty member)
• Professional writing sample

About Walgreen Co

For nearly 125 years, Walgreens has been a cornerstone in local communities, helping people live healthier lives through personal care, trusted advice and accessible services. Today, we’re strengthening our foundation. Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

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