Intern Pharma Summer 2021 at The Segal Company (Eastern States), Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

For nearly 80 years, Segal has been providing employee benefits, retirement plan investment advisory and human resources consulting for multiemployer trust funds, corporations and public sector organizations. Segal is an independent, privately and employee-owned firm. Our independence allows us to provide unbiased consulting services for our clients. Headquartered in New York City, Segal has offices throughout the United States and in Canada. We are a smaller organization that provides a more intense and broader exposure for development purposes within a culture that is highly collegial and team-oriented. You will work with colleagues who are smart, professional, talented and...nice people. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes a defined benefit and matching 401(k) retirement plans.

The Pharmacy Intern in the National Pharmacy Benefits Consulting team will be involved in the support of clients and internal projects.

Essential Functions: 

The Intern will assist with a variety of projects related to client support and other internal clinical research activities. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Supporting ongoing formulary technical reviews


• Assisting with ad-hoc client requests that require clinical research regarding drug reviews and PBM or other vendor clinical programs,


• Assisting with research and development regarding pharmacy cost and utilization, drug trends and clinical studies.


• Support of national research and development efforts to advance pharmacy practice consulting capabilities, deliverables and services

• Minimum Second or Third year of studies in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.


• Strong technical/analytical and problem solving skills


• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a time-sensitive environment


• Effective communication, interpersonal and cooperation skills


• Demonstrated multi-tasking skills


• Knowledge of PBM providers, products, services, financial, data reporting, contracting and negotiating elements and processes is helpful but not required


• Knowledge of Medicare is a plus but not mandatory.


• Previous work experience in a professional service environment is desirable but not mandatory.

Diversity and Inclusion at Segal: 

At Segal, we are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusiveness, as demonstrated through our recruitment, retention and employee development programs. We maintain an environment that respects and builds on the assets and talents of each person, valuing their differences. We also engage in good faith efforts to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment in strict compliance with applicable laws, and consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or medical condition, protected veteran or military status, criminal record history, marital status, or status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also engage in affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals and protected veterans. Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce is a win/win, and provides Segal with the opportunity to leverage our top talent to provide innovative solutions to our clients.