ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, POLICY AND ANALYTICS UNIT (PHARMACIST) (Program Manager Senior I)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health seeks an Assistant Director for the Policy and Analytics Unit to serve as the primary pharmacy policy expert. You will oversee OPS policy development, guide drug coverage decisions, and lead strategic projects using utilization trends, budgeting and national/regional policy insights.

Ideal candidates bring a PharmD, MD license, and at least six years of management experience with a track record in clinical pharmacy, data analytics, and policy development for

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or university.
• Maryland Pharmacist license from the MD Board of Pharmacy required.
• Experience leading policy and analytics teams in a health/pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Policy and Analytics (P&A) Unit and act as primary pharmacy policy expert.
• Oversee pharmacy-related policies, drug coverage policies, and program budgeting.
• Plan, design, and execute strategic projects using drug utilization trends and cost data.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Policy analytics

Data analytics

Team supervision

Budget forecasting

Drug utilization trends

Policy development

Strategic planning

Education

PharmD degree

Tools

Data analytics software

Job description

Introduction

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

• A valid Maryland Pharmacist license from the MD Board of Pharmacy
• A Doctorate degree (Pharm D) in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university
• Six (6) years of professional management experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising other professional staff
• 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
• 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
• Two (2) years of Outcome/Cost-based studies experience
• 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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.