Senior Director, Pharmacy
Centene Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Little Rock • United States
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Salary
💰 $185,700 - $352,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Manage all aspects of pharmacy operations in two markets with multiple products
- Perform duties to develop, direct and implement a pharmacy benefit management program
- Aid in formulating and administering related organizational policies and procedures, including pharmacy service quality, pharmacy utilization management and achievement of Company goals for pharmacy and medical programs
- Establish the strategic vision, objectives and policies and procedures for the pharmacy program in support of the Corporate strategic vision for multiple plans and markets
- Plan, direct and implement pharmacy activities for multiple plans and products
- Act as the pharmacy contract administrator for the development and implementation of key contracts and ensure that relevant performance standards are met by vendors
- Participate in external accreditation initiatives for multiple plans and products
- Manage and analyze operating costs and participate in preparing materials needed for budget planning or special initiatives
- Generate, review and analyze drug utilization, utilization management, financial and other ad-hoc reports, records and directives
- Confer with staff to obtain data required for planning work function activities
- Review statistical analysis in support of recommendations and/or decision making for policies and operational procedures
- Maintain daily communication with plan management relative to each market and product
- Manage pharmacy department staff to assure adequate coverage and support in multiple locations and for multiple products
- Support provider education initiatives such as counter detailing and incentive programs in multiple markets
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or advanced pharmacy degree (PharmD., M.S.) from an accredited college of pharmacy
- 6+ years of clinical pharmacy care experience
- 1+ years of experience managing a pharmacy program
- Managed care, retail or hospital pharmacy experience required
- Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy benefit management practices
- Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff
- Current Pharmacist license
- Ability to receive license in additional states as required
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- competitive pay
- health insurance
- 401K and stock purchase plans
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off plus holidays
- flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
pharmacy benefit managementdrug utilization analysisbudget planningstatistical analysispharmaceutical careutilization managementcontract administrationaccreditation initiativesclinical pharmacy caremanaging pharmacy program
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsstaff managementplanningcollaborationdecision makingtrainingperformance managementprovider education
Certifications
Pharmacist licensePharmDM.S. in Pharmacy