Clinical Pharmacist Lead

Humana Inc; United States; Remote; USD 139,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Bonus program

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Lead to monitor drug development and medical literature while providing clinical support for internal stakeholders. You will develop and operationalize formularies, analyze drug use trends, and collaborate on research projects.

The role supports trend management and cost-reduction initiatives, reporting to the HPS Clinical Program Strategy team. Required: Pharmacist license; PharmD or MBA preferred; ability to work with senior leadership and across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Pharmacist license in appropriate state.
• Proven track record in facilitating and consulting across teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize formularies for pharmacy and medical products.
• Conduct analysis on drug use trends to inform formulary strategies.
• Collaborate on research projects and develop proposals.
• Develop corporate communications for senior leadership.
• Support trend management by analyzing drug spend and utilization.
• Advise executives on functional strategies.
• Exercise independent judgment on complex issues.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PharmD

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

Job description

Become a part of our caring community As the Clinical Pharmacy Lead you will monitor drug development pipeline, and medical literature, while providing clinical support for internal stakeholders. Utilize broad understanding of managed care and PBM knowledge to develop, and/or implement strategies and programs to reduce cost trend and improve health outcomes. As a Clinical Pharmacy Lead you will work on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. You will report to a leader and be a part of the HPS Clinical Program Strategy team.

You will:

• Develop, and operationalize formularies related to coverage, utilization management edits, or clinical coverage policies for pharmacy and medical administered drug products.
• Conduct analysis on drug use trends to evaluate and inform formulary strategies.
• Collaborate on research projects and develop proposals for research projects.
• Develop corporate communications to be shared with senior leadership.
• Support trend management by conducting analysis of drug spend, utilization, and/or approval scenarios.
• Advise executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, use independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
• Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Must have an active Pharmacist license with the Board of Pharmacy in the appropriate state Successful track record in facilitating and consulting across teams and managing projects Expertise in working collaboratively and communicating with staff in different positions and all levels of management positions

What Makes You Stand Out Amongst the Rest Pharm D Master's Degree in Business Administration or a related field Experience with Microsoft Access & Microsoft Project Experience with pharmacy benefits and health benefits

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $138,900 - $191,000 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 10-05-2026

About us About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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