Executive Fellow in Association Leadership and Management

American Association of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) • Full-time • Bethesda, MD, US • 3d ago

ASHP is an award-winning Association with a great mission. ASHP is the largest association of pharmacy professionals in the United States, representing over 65,000 pharmacists ASHP has recently won awards for being a Top Workplace for our work culture which fosters learning, collaboration, and for being inclusive. To learn more about ASHP, visit About ASHP - ASHP.

The Executive Fellowship is a paid 12-month program housed at the ASHP Headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, that provides fellow(s) with hands-on training in all facets of not-for-profit association leadership and management. Fellows will be responsible for supporting, coordinating, and implementing projects and strategic initiatives that impact the association and the profession of pharmacy. Example projects may include supporting ASHP’s Strategic Planning Retreat, Commission on Goals, and ASHP’s National Meetings, contributing to ASHP’s policy development process, and coordinating activities with key stakeholders. This is a terrific, immersive experience for individuals to gain and hone their skills in a wide range of areas listed below. Through this fellowship, you will be working closely with and receiving direct mentorship from the organization’s executive leadership. The program is designed to create change agents that positively impact healthcare through practice, governance, and administrative leadership, skills applicable to a wide range of career opportunities. For additional information including FAQs, please visit www.ashp.org/ExecutiveFellowship. Note this position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This position is based onsite in our Bethesda, MD office and successful candidates will be required to relocate to the Bethesda, MD area (DC/MD/VA). Relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates must be able to work onsite in our Bethesda, MD office. It is anticipated that candidates will work onsite an average of 1 day per week, but additional onsite days may be required based on ASHP events, meetings and business needs.

To be considered for this position, you must complete and submit the following by January 5, 2026

ASHP Application for Employment
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship, future goals, and qualifications
College transcripts
Three (3) letters of recommendation are to be emailed to executivefellow@ashp.org

Areas of Focus

Areas of Focus

Executive Leadership and Governance
Advocacy
Membership Recruitment and Retention
Practice and Standards Development
Publishing
Marketing and Sales
Strategic Planning
Finance
Human Resources
Governance
Public Relations
Educational Program Development
Information Technology
Product and Program Development
Accreditation
Conference and Convention Management

Please also read the Executive Fellowship Program Learning Objectives.

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
Eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in a U.S. state or territory
Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency preferred
Strong involvement as a volunteer leader.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
High level of motivation, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
Self-starter with a desire to learn.
Ability to effectively work on cross functional teams.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Strong foundational understanding of pharmacy practice issues.
Proficiency in Windows-based computer applications and function specific applications, along with familiarity with accessing resources on the web and conducting literature search.

ASHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hrd@ashp.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. In addition, ASHP is an E Verify employer.

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