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

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The State of Maryland, through the MDH Office of Pharmacy Services (OPS), seeks an Assistant Director for the Policy and Analytics (P&A) Unit to serve as the primary pharmacy policy expert and unit lead.

This role directs policy development, oversees the P&A, PPS and CS divisions, and drives strategic projects using drug utilization trends, cost containment, and budget forecasting to shape drug coverage policies. Hybrid telework is available.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the Policy and Analytics (P&A) Unit within the Office of Pharmacy Services.
• Serve as the primary pharmacy-related policy expert and oversee policy development and execution.
• Utilize drug utilization trends, budget forecasting and national/regional policies to develop drug coverage policies.
• Oversee the Pharmacists Professional Services (PPS) and the Clinical Services (CS) Divisions.

Skills

Pharmacy policy

Data analytics

Budget forecasting

Drug utilization trends

Education

PharmD

Job description

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.

Selection Process

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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.

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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