Vice President, Clinical Pharmacy

Sedgwick

Sedgwick, a global risk and claims administration partner, seeks a VP leading workers’ compensation pharmacy strategy. Directing PBM vendors, clinical programs, client solutions and industry initiatives.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy program leadership, strategic development, and client relationship management within the workers' compensation pharmacy landscape. Possesses strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PharmD DegreeWorkers' Compensation Pharmacy ExperiencePharmacy Program LeadershipClient-Facing ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Pharmacy ManagementClinical Decision-MakingData AnalysisFormulary DevelopmentUtilization ManagementPharmacy Benefit ManagementQuality ImprovementCost Model AnalysisPerformance DevelopmentPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Unrestricted Pharmacy License

Industry Keywords

Workers' CompensationPharmacy TrendsManaged CareClient Relationship ManagementPharmacy Benefit Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior, VP-level leadership across the pharmacy program, shaping strategy, direction, quality and performance
Lead workers' compensation pharmacy program strategy, design, clinical decision-making and complex pharmacy management
Act as a client-facing leader and translate program capabilities into client value
Review, refine and continuously improve pharmacy programs
Analyze claims data and book-of-business metrics and translate trends into strategy
Represent the organization in industry forums and strengthen its market reputation
Partner with operational, clinical and business leaders to align pharmacy strategy with organizational objectives
Work with pharmacy benefit managers on pricing models, reporting, pharmacy benefit networks, formularies and custom triggers
Create custom reporting for large clients and explain program complexities and benefits
Support pharmacy benefit management vendor partnerships and operational teams
Prepare and deliver presentations for national conferences and client meetings
Monitor the marketplace and support client relationship management
Understand the workers compensation pharmacy industry landscape and its implications for Sedgwick and clients
Develop client solutions and discuss formularies, pharmacy issues and industry trends
Determine 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 insight
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

What you’ll need

PharmD degree from an accredited university or school of pharmacy preferred, or bachelor’s degree with commensurate PBM management and health care benefit experience
Active unrestricted license to practice pharmacy as a PharmD or clinical pharmacist in at least one U.S. state preferred
Ten years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Two years of recent clinical practice experience
Two years of management experience
Workers' compensation industry experience preferred
Knowledge of current pharmacy trends, alternative resources and treatments in outpatient and alternative care settings
Substantial workers’ compensation pharmacy background and knowledge of the workers' compensation managed care landscape
Client-facing experience with senior stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret claims and book-of-business data
Track record of pharmacy program leadership, development, quality improvement and innovation
Recognized or emerging thought leadership and comfort representing an organization externally
Executive-level presence, communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Understanding of brand drug rebate processes and potential client rebate offerings
Knowledge of utilization management and workers' compensation
Proven management and leadership skills
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
PC literacy, including Microsoft Office products
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
Ability to travel as required
Clear and conceptual thinking, excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis and discretion
Ability to handle work-related stress, multiple priorities and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility and autonomy
Meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving
On-going learning and professional growth opportunities
Strong team environment and culture of support
Recognition of successes and celebration of achievements
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401k and matching
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Additional voluntary benefits