Vice President, Clinical Pharmacy

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

📋 Description

• Provide senior leadership at the VP level across the pharmacy program, shaping strategy, direction, quality, and performance.

• Lead the strategy, design, clinical decision-making, and complex management of the workers' compensation pharmacy program.

• Serve as a client-facing leader and translate program capabilities into tangible client value.

• Review, refine, and continuously enhance pharmacy programs.

• Analyze claims data and book-of-business metrics, translating trends into actionable strategy.

• Represent the organization in industry forums to strengthen its market reputation.

• Collaborate with operational, clinical, and business leaders to align pharmacy strategy with organizational objectives.

• Engage with pharmacy benefit managers on pricing models, reporting, benefit networks, formularies, and custom triggers.

• Create tailored reporting for large clients and clarify program complexities and benefits.

• Support partnerships with pharmacy benefit management vendors and operational teams.

• Prepare and present at national conferences and client meetings.

• Monitor the marketplace and assist with client relationship management.

• Understand the landscape of the workers' compensation pharmacy industry and its implications for Sedgwick and its clients.

• Develop client solutions and discuss formulary options, pharmacy issues, and industry trends.

• Evaluate the feasibility and business case for bringing pharmacy benefit services in-house as a Sedgwick offering.

• Analyze pharmacy networks and pursue transparent vendor cost models with potential rebate insights.

• Administer personnel policies, staffing standards, and training recommendations.

• Interview, hire, establish performance development plans, and conduct performance discussions.

• Provide support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to maximize colleague performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• PharmD degree from an accredited university or school of pharmacy is preferred, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent PBM management and healthcare benefit experience.

• Active unrestricted pharmacy license as a PharmD or clinical pharmacist in at least one U.S. state is preferred.

• A minimum of ten years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• At least two years of recent clinical practice experience.

• A minimum of two years of management experience.

• Experience in the workers' compensation industry is preferred.

• Knowledge of current pharmacy trends, alternative resources, and treatments in outpatient and alternative care settings.

• Substantial background in workers’ compensation pharmacy and familiarity with the managed care landscape.

• Experience working with senior stakeholders in a client-facing role.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret claims and book-of-business data.

• Proven track record in pharmacy program leadership, development, quality improvement, and innovation.

• Established or emerging thought leadership and comfort in representing an organization externally.

• Executive-level presence with excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Understanding of brand drug rebate processes and potential client rebate offerings.

• Knowledge of utilization management and workers' compensation practices.

• Proven management and leadership abilities.

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in PC applications, including Microsoft Office products.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Capable of meeting or exceeding performance competencies.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Clear and conceptual thinking with excellent judgment, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion.

• Ability to manage work-related stress, multiple priorities, and deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility and autonomy in the work environment.

• Meaningful work that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

• A strong team environment with a culture of support.

• Recognition of successes and celebration of achievements.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 401k plan with matching contributions.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Disability and life insurance options.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Flexible spending or health savings accounts.

• Additional voluntary benefits available.