Senior Pharmacist – Strategy

Highmark Health

Senior Pharmacist developing and executing drug formulary and pharmacy utilization policies at Highmark Health. Monitoring FDA approvals and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeLouisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,400 - $196,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor FDA-approvals, drug manufacturer pipelines, and assess drug utilization reports
Develop and execute the organization's drug formulary
Develop pharmacy utilization management policies
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and other mandates
Write drug monographs for committee review
Develop and implement management programs including prior authorization, dose and duration edits, quantity limits, step-care edits, and others
Provide guidance to more junior team members
Participate in evaluating, implementing, and monitoring pharmacy benefit-focused federal and state legislation
Develop, execute, and monitor pharmacy-specific strategic initiatives
Present recommendations to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of related, progressive experience in the pharmacy area of specialization OR completion of an accredited PGY-1 Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Program plus 2 additional years of related, progressive experience in the pharmacy area of specialization
An understanding of managed care pharmacy principles and practices is essential
Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in the use of computer-based data processing Microsoft Office products, and database applications
Be able to quickly identify and prioritize essential elements of problem
Independently or in a team, be able to identify the root issues and formulate potential solutions
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
Registered Pharmacist (Non-State Specific)
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (Preferred)
Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

drug formulary developmentpharmacy utilization managementdrug monographs writingprior authorization managementdose and duration editsquantity limits managementstep-care editsstrategic initiatives executioncompliance monitoringdata analysis

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationproblem identificationprioritizationsolution formulationteam collaborationguidance and mentorship

Certifications

Registered PharmacistBoard Certified Pharmacotherapy SpecialistBoard Certified Geriatric Pharmacist