Formulary management
Benefit design & health plan management
Formulary strategy
Clinical programs
Medical management
Data & technology integration
Elective* opportunities such as Sales or Regulatory and Compliance
About the program
About the program
Step into a fast-paced, innovative employer-based health plan where residents gain hands-on experience across key areas of pharmacy benefit management. This residency program sharpens the resident’s professional skills, clinical acuity, and business acumen to develop strong managed care leaders. If you’re motivated to make a true impact while strengthening your skills, send us your application today!
Apply by Jan 2, 2026
Duration: 12 months
Number of positions: 2
Location: Hybrid, Austin, TX
Program learning opportunities
Core rotations include:
Longitudinal experiences include:
Clinical program development
Leadership/administration
Research project (poster presented at AMCP Annual)
Staffing - dispensing and specialty pharmacy and/or prior authorizations
Participation in the Teaching and Leadership Fellows Program (TLFP) in collaboration with The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Benefits that set us apart
Competitive stipend
$0 premium health insurance option
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
PTO & 401(k)
Remote opportunities
Conference/travel reimbursement
AMCP membership
$0 application fee
Application details
Application details
For a start date of June 29, 2026, please submit these materials to pharmacyresidency@curative.com by Jan 2, 2026 11:59PM.
Contact Amanda Mann, PharmD, MBA at amandamann@curative.com with questions.
View residency program flyerLetter of intent
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Official transcript from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
3 professional letters of recommendation, sent directly from the reference
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in state of Texas
Our Preceptor Team
Amanda
Mann
PharmD, MBA
Residency Program Director | Director, Pharmacy Benefits
Kassie
Herbst
PharmD
Senior Director, Pharmacy Benefits
Alaina
Lewis
PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Caitlyn
Tung
PharmD, MBA
Clinical Pharmacist
Brittany
Bateman
PharmD
Director of Pharmacy
Dominic
Poalella
PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Utilization Management
Current and past residents
Elizabeth
Welter
PharmD
2025-2026
Monique
Bactad
PharmD
2025-2026
Alaina
Lewis
PharmD
Resident from 2024-2025 | Current role: Clinical Pharmacist at Curative
Yasmine
El-Sharif
PharmD, MPH
Resident from 2024 - 2025 | Current role: Prior Authorization Pharmacist at Curative
Hear from our previous residents
Testimonials
Participating in the inaugural Curative Managed Care Residency Program has been a transformative experience. It has provided me with extensive exposure, knowledge, and insight into the dynamic world of health insurance, non-traditional pharmacy practice, and the vast potential for growth within the managed care field.
Alaina Lewis, PharmD
Curative’s residency program has been an incredibly fulfilling experience, and I’m genuinely excited to continue growing with such an inspiring and trailblazing company.
Mina El-Sharif, PharmD, MPH
Pharmacy residency frequently asked questions
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