AESARA/University of North Carolina Health Outcomes Value & Access Fellowship
This two-year fellowship is sponsored in collaboration with the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy and is part of the DPOP/PACE fellowship program.
Program Description
In this 2-year PharmD Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Fellows will gain experience in health outcomes, market access, observational research, and communication of evidence to decision makers.
The fellowship prepares fellows for a successful career in consulting, academics, or the biopharmaceutical industry. Fellows work directly with mentors in the Eshelman School of Pharmacy and AESARA.
This fellowship will start on July 1st, 2027. There will be up to two positions available.
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The fellows will have the opportunity to take graduate level coursework and pursue a professional Master of Science in Public Health. This online UNC program adds the flexibility of pursing a master’s degree while taking part in a full-time fellowship program. |
To Apply
Initial interviews will be scheduled directly with candidates.
Full application materials include a CV, personal statement, unofficial transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Applications can be submitted to [email protected]. Letter writers may also submit their letters directly to this email address.
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis and are due no later than 11:59 PM ET on October 4th, 2026. Early submissions are encouraged.
About AESARA
AESARA is a cutting-edge market access consulting firm that specializes in creating dynamic solutions for the Life Science industry by integrating technology with strategic consulting for impactful results. We provide actionable insights and deliver results that align with HEOR/MA strategies for small biotech to large pharmaceutical companies. AESARA contains three working groups (strategic consulting, evidence institute, and digital solutions) where the fellows will have opportunities to be mentored and see first-hand the impact that creative solutions in HEOR and MA can have on industry clients.
Contact for Program Information
AESARA Contacts
Secondary Contact
Carrie Blanchard, PharmD, MPH
Director, Value Evidence [email protected]
UNC Contacts
Sachiko Ozawa, PhD, MHS
Professor-PACE
[email protected]
Joshua Thorpe, PhD, MPH
Division Director of Graduate Admissions
[email protected]
Our 2nd Year Fellows
Daria Sinclair
PharmD, MBA
Howard University
College of Pharmacy
