ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, POLICY AND ANALYTICS UNIT (PHARMACIST)

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking an Assistant Director for the Policy and Analytics Unit within the Office of Pharmacy Services in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on pharmacy policy oversight, strategic project leadership, and collaboration with PPS and CS divisions.

The ideal candidate holds a Pharm D and Maryland pharmacist license, with extensive management experience and strong data analytics skills to shape drug coverage policies across programs. Hybrid telework is available.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional management experience, including a minimum of three (3) years supervising other professional staff.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in clinical pharmacy, and one of: coordinating unit operations, data analytics, policy development, or rule/regulation application.
• Two (2) years of experience monitoring drug technologies and developing drug coverage policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Director, Policy and Analytics (P&A) Unit lead and policy expert for OPS.
• Oversee pharmacy-related policies and strategic projects using drug utilization trends, costs, and budgets.
• Develop drug coverage policies aligned with national and regional policies and current pharmacy services.

Skills

Policy analysis

Budget forecasting

Data analytics

Leadership/management

Pharmacy operations oversight

Education

Pharm D

Maryland Pharmacist license

Job description

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Pharmacy Services
Policy and Analytics Unit
300 W. Preston Street
Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Assistant Director, Policy and Analytics (P&A) Unit and primary pharmacy-related policy expert for the Office of Pharmacy Services (OPS). This includes oversight of pharmacy related policies and requires high level pharmacy expertise to initiate, plan, design and execute strategic projects utilizing drug utilization trends, cost containment measures, budget forecasting, national and regional policies, in order to develop drug coverage policies by the Program. This position oversees the functions of the P&A Unit, the Pharmacists Professional Services (PPS) and the Clinical Services (CS) Divisions.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A valid Maryland Pharmacist license from the MD Board of Pharmacy


2. A Doctorate degree (Pharm D) in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university


3. Six (6) years of professional management experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising other professional staff


4. Three (3) years of professional experience in clinical pharmacy, and one of the following: overseeing and coordinating the general operation of a unit, data analytics, applying rules and regulations or exercising responsibility for the development of policies and procedures


5. Two (2) years of experience in monitoring emerging drug technologies, as well as, recommending and implementing drug coverage policies OR Two (2) years of experience in developing drug coverage policies using drug utilization, cost, budget limitations, and national/regional policies related to pharmacy services


6. Two (2) years of Outcome/Cost-based studies experience


7. Two (2) years of experience planning, initiating, and implementing innovative ideas in the Pharmacy arena

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should be a self-starter and self-motivated and have experience creating, maintaining and managing drug pipeline reports (minimum of two years); experience with pharmacological data analytics; and, Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPSW) certification.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a valid Maryland Pharmacist license from the MD Board of Pharmacy. Please upload your license and certification to the application.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume must be uploaded to your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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