
National Program Manager – Specialty Clinical Applications
Aptive Resources
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Serve as lead program manager and PBM Domain Steward for Specialty Clinical Applications, with responsibility for the full lifecycle of program development, maintenance, and evolution
- Lead oversight of Specialty Clinical Applications and cross-collaborate with VA, DOD, and IHS pharmacy partners on informatics initiatives
- Build and sustain effective communication channels between field facilities and national program offices to drive clarity, trust, and team engagement
- Collaborate with VA OI&T, VistA Pharmacy Workgroups, VAMCs, and external stakeholders including the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium, National Library of Medicine, NIH, and FDA
- Synthesize and analyze information from focus groups and end-users to prepare specification requirements for pharmacy applications
- Represent PBM in analysis and guidance of pharmacy software development and implementation for Process Re-Engineering (PRE) and EHRM projects
- Maintain the PBM Master account database for clinical and technical accuracy across Pharmacy Data Management, Inpatient Medications, Outpatient Pharmacy, BCMA, Adverse Reaction Tracking, and other associated files
- Survey user needs, develop software requirement specifications, and support phased implementation, testing, and training programs
- Review proposed regulations and procedural changes and make recommendations to PBM-CI leadership on needed policy and system updates
- Provide technical training to VHA Pharmacy Informatics Specialists on Specialty Clinical Applications
- Communicate clearly and effectively on complex technical issues with diverse internal and external audiences, including members outside VA
Requirements
- Pharmacy degree (BS Pharmacy and/or PharmD) and active, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state/territory/DC.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading pharmacy clinical informatics / EHR initiatives (VistA and/or Cerner preferred).
- Strong ability to translate complex clinical/technical issues into actionable requirements, recommendations, and clear communications.
- Ability to work remotely/telework (remote eligible).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
pharmacy informaticsEHR initiativessoftware requirement specificationsprogram developmentprogram maintenanceprogram evolutiondata managementprocess re-engineeringtechnical trainingclinical applications
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationanalysissynthesisproblem-solvingleadershipengagementtrust-buildingclarityuser needs assessment
Certifications
BS PharmacyPharmDactive pharmacist license