Career Outcomes

Where Opportunities Abound

As the world becomes more aware of the growing skill sets of today’s pharmacists, the roles they play will continue to evolve and expand. Our graduates reflect this, working in a vast array of health care fields. Read some of their success stories and get a feel for the variety of professional options available to you.

Potrait of Tripp Logan, School of Pharmacy graduate, working from his office.

Tripp Logan: Innovating Community Pharmacy

Tripp Logan is founder and chief operating officer of the Enhanced Service Pharmacy Alliance (ESPhA), the pharmacy industry’s only next-generation consulting, sourcing and group purchasing organization. Read Tripp's story.

Portrait of Janelle Sabo, School of Pharmacy graduate.

Janelle Sabo: Leading the Fight Against COVID

An executive leader in clinical research design, development and delivery, Janelle Sabo serves as the global head of clinical innovation, system and clinical supply chain at Eli Lilly and Company. Read Janelle's story.

Portrait of Amen Ogunmekan, School of Pharmacy graduate, working in her home office.

Amen Ogunmekan: Researching Safe and Effective Medications

Amen Ogunmekan is a medical science liaison (MSL) with Acorda Therapeutics, Inc., a biotech company working to develop therapies for people with neurological disorders. Read Amen's story.

Portrait of Jeremy Hampton, School of Pharmacy graduate, in the trauma center where he works

Jeremy Hampton: I Am a Hospital Trauma Team Member

Jeremy Hampton works as a member of the trauma team at Truman Medical Center in the UMKC Health Sciences District. Read Jeremy's story.

Pharmacist and UMKC graduate, Katherine Lurk stands and smiles with her home office in the background.

Katherine Lurk: Life as a Work-From-Home Pharmacist

Katherine Lurk supports TrestleTree clients, providing drug education and medication therapy designed to drive behavioral changes, improve health and lower costs. Read Katherine's story.

Where Our Graduates Work

Your career options as a School of Pharmacy graduate are abundant. Explore a sampling of the sectors, companies, residencies, fellowships and titles our graduates have held over the years.

  • AbbVie
  • Janssen
  • Novartis
  • Merck Research Laboratories
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Alexion Pharmaceutica
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Truman Medical Center
  • Children’s Mercy Hospital
  • Cox Health
  • Mercy Health
  • AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
  • Wesley Children’s Hospital
  • Freeman Health System
  • Research Medical Center
  • U.S. Medical Information at EMD Serono
  • ProPharma Group
  • Specialty Pharmacy Walgreens
  • Walgreens
  • CVS Health
  • CVS Specialty
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy
  • Medkare Pharmacy
  • Health Direct Pharmacy Services
  • Think Whole Person Healthcare
  • SS and C Health
  • Trestle Tree LLC
  • BriovaRx Specialty Pharmacy
  • BriovaRx Infusion Services
  • Blink Health Rx
  • Cardinal Health
  • AssistRx
  • AlixaRx
  • Accredo
  • IQVIA
  • OPTUMRx
  • Anthem
  • DST Systems
  • Tria Health
  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Cerner
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Michigan Medicine: University of Michigan
  • University of Washington Medicine
  • Cedars-Sinai
  • Boulder Community Health
  • HCA Healthcare
  • Texas Children’s Hospital
  • University of Chicago Medicine
  • Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Cox Medical Center
  • Mercy Hospital
  • MU Health
  • Truman Medical Center
  • Children’s Medical Center (KC)
  • St. Luke’s Hospital
  • SSM Health — SLU Hospital
  • Cook Children’s Health Care System (Fort Worth)
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago)
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center (North Carolina)
  • North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (North Carolina)
  • University of Minnesota (Minnesota)
  • Rutgers University at Daiichi Sankyo (New Jersey)
  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick (San Francisco)
  • U.S. Medical Affairs Oncology Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • Specialty/MTM/Retail Pharmacist
  • Pediatric Clinical Coordinator and NICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Pharmacist at U.S. Army
  • Owner/Pharmacist
  • Pharmacist in Charge
  • Pharmacy Cardiology Specialist
  • Clinical Management Pharmacist
  • Assistant/Associate Professor
  • Senior Director, Account Management
  • District Leader of Pharmacy and Retail Operations
  • Clinical Oncology Pharmacist
  • Regional Director, Field Medical Respiratory Team
  • Captain, U.S. Air Force
  • Clinical Advisor, Health Plan Clinical Accounts
  • Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist
  • Medical Outcomes Specialist
  • Strategic Leader in Healthcare
  • Director of Deployment MBB, Business Process Excellence — Global Medical Supply Chain
  • Healthcare Executive, Strategic Leadership
  • Senior Medical Information Specialist