Vice President, Pharmacy Networks

SmithRx

Vice President of Pharmacy Networks at SmithRx overseeing national pharmacy network management and leading contract negotiations with major pharmacy chains.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $238,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy network management and contracting, with a strong focus on strategic negotiation and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams while optimizing network performance and financial outcomes.

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Pharmacy Network ManagementContract NegotiationPBM OperationsFinancial AnalysisTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Pharmacy Reimbursement ModelsContracting StrategiesData AnalysisPerformance MonitoringPolicy Implementation

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationAccountabilityIntegrityCourage

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreePharmDMaster’s Degree (MBA/MHA)

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)CommercialMedicareMedicaidExchange

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Network Strategy: Design and execute the overarching strategy for SmithRx’s national and custom pharmacy networks, ensuring alignment with our transparent business model and client needs.
Contract Negotiation: Lead high-level negotiations with major retail chains, PSAOs, specialty pharmacies, and mail-order partners to secure competitive reimbursement rates and favorable contract terms without relying on spread pricing.
Identify and develop innovative network programs (e.g., high-performance or narrow networks, direct-to-consumer delivery models) to drive down drug costs and improve member access.
Monitor and manage the ongoing performance of the pharmacy network against defined SLAs, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, quality standards, and pricing accuracy.
Direct the credentialing and re-credentialing processes, ensuring all network pharmacies comply with federal, state, and SmithRx regulatory standards.
Oversee the pharmacy audit team to manage network integrity, minimize Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), and execute audit recoveries effectively.
Implementation of needed policies and procedures to meet CMS oversight requirements.
Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Clinical Strategy, Pricing/Underwriting, and Product teams to ensure network capabilities are accurately represented in the market and successfully integrated into our technology platforms.
Collaborate with data and analytics teams to monitor network profitability, utilization trends, and cost models to proactively identify areas for financial optimization.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of network managers, contracting specialists, and analysts. Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and courage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy network management, pharmacy contracting, or PBM operations.
Experience across lines of business: Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Exchange
Deep understanding of the PBM ecosystem, pharmacy reimbursement models (AWP, MAC, NADAC), and the operational differences between traditional and pass-through/transparent PBMs.
Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex, multi-million dollar contracts with major national pharmacy chains and PSAOs.
Demonstrated experience building, leading, and mentoring cross-functional and remote teams in a high-growth environment.
Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to understand complex pricing models and translate data into actionable network strategies.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field; PharmD or Master’s degree (MBA/MHA) is highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
Short-term and long-term disability
Discretionary Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Wellness Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Paid Parental Leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
Professional development and training opportunities