Senior Director, Pharmacy

Centene Corporation

Senior Director managing pharmacy operations across multiple markets for Centene. Overseeing pharmacy benefit management and ensuring quality across various products and services.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,700 - $352,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

competitive pay
health insurance
401K
stock purchase plans
tuition reimbursement
paid time off plus holidays
flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

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Hard Skills & Tools

pharmacy benefit managementdrug utilization analysisbudget planningstatistical analysispharmaceutical careutilization managementcontract administrationpharmacy operations managementperformance standards managementprovider education initiatives

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsstaff managementstrategic planningcollaborationdecision makingproblem solvingtrainingperformance management

Certifications

Pharmacist licenseBachelor’s degree in PharmacyPharmD.M.S.