Senior Director, Pharmacy

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of pharmacy operations across two markets featuring multiple product lines.

• Execute responsibilities to develop, lead, and implement a pharmacy benefit management program.

• Assist in creating and enforcing relevant organizational policies and procedures, including pharmacy service quality, utilization management, and achieving the Company's objectives for pharmacy and medical programs.

• Define the strategic vision, objectives, and policies and procedures for the pharmacy program to align with the Corporate strategic vision for various plans and markets.

• Plan, direct, and execute pharmacy activities for a range of plans and products.

• Serve as the pharmacy contract administrator, facilitating the development and execution of key contracts while ensuring that vendors meet relevant performance standards.

• Engage in external accreditation initiatives for multiple plans and products.

• Manage and evaluate operating costs and assist in preparing materials for budget planning or special projects.

• Generate, review, and analyze reports on drug utilization, utilization management, financial data, and other ad-hoc reports, records, and directives.

• Collaborate with staff to gather data essential for planning work function activities.

• Examine statistical analyses to support recommendations and/or decisions regarding policies and operational procedures.

• Maintain daily communication with plan management concerning each market and product.

• Oversee pharmacy department staff to ensure adequate coverage and support across multiple locations and product lines.

• Promote provider education initiatives such as counter detailing and incentive programs in various markets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or an advanced pharmacy degree (PharmD., M.S.) from an accredited college of pharmacy.

• A minimum of 6 years of clinical pharmacy care experience.

• At least 1 year of experience managing a pharmacy program.

• Required experience in managed care, retail, or hospital pharmacy.

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy benefit management practices.

• Prior management experience that includes responsibilities for hiring, training, work assignment, and performance management of staff.

• Current Pharmacist license.

• Capability to obtain a license in additional states as necessary.

• Valid driver's license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive pay.

• Health insurance.

• 401K.

• Stock purchase plans.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid time off plus holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements with options for remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules.