Pharmacy Trade Relations and Medication Access Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and their representatives.

• Seek out inclusion opportunities within limited distribution drug networks.

• Organize business review sessions and strategic planning meetings with manufacturers.

• Keep track of manufacturer network requirements and performance expectations.

• Collaborate with specialty pharmacy leadership on contracting opportunities with manufacturers.

• Assist in the onboarding and implementation of new specialty drug programs.

• Act as the main contact for manufacturer-sponsored initiatives and patient support programs.

• Assess opportunities to enhance specialty pharmacy services and therapeutic offerings.

• Enhance internal referral pathways in coordination with clinic leadership.

• Identify obstacles to retaining specialty prescriptions within the health system.

• Support accreditation-related requirements set forth by manufacturers.

• Oversee workflows related to medication access, including benefits investigation, prior authorization, appeals, financial assistance, and patient assistance programs.

• Formulate strategies to minimize delays in therapy initiation.

• Monitor performance metrics related to access.

• Address complex access issues with payers, manufacturers, and providers as necessary.

• Coordinate involvement in manufacturer HUB programs.

• Manage relationships with representatives from patient support programs.

• Keep track of financial assistance resources and grants from foundations.

• Monitor key performance indicators for specialty pharmacy business operations.

• Analyze referral leakage and capture rates.

• Track opportunities for access to limited distribution drugs and outcomes of manufacturer engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Doctorate of Pharmacy is required.

• Must hold a Kentucky Board of Pharmacy license in good standing.

• A minimum of three years of experience in ambulatory pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, medication access, managed care, or healthcare operations.

• Experience with specialty medications and manufacturer programs is essential.

• Specialty pharmacy experience within a health system is required.

• Familiarity with manufacturer contracting or trade relations is necessary.

• Understanding of URAC and ACHC accreditation standards is a plus.

• Knowledge of specialty pharmacy economics, payer contracting, and limited distribution networks is important.

• An MBA, MHA, or a related advanced degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities for residents of Kentucky and Indiana.

• Post-offer, pre-employment drug testing required.

• Employment with a commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.

• Work in an environment that promotes clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation.