Director Clinical Operations and Medical Policy

Cambia Health Solutions; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 167,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and benefits

Retirement plan with 401(k)

Paid parental time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

Cambia Health Solutions is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations and Medical Policy to lead clinical pharmacy services and strategic initiatives across multiple lines of business. This hybrid role requires guiding a team, managing budgets, and aligning with regulatory requirements to improve affordability and access to care.

The role emphasizes oversight of formulary development, medication policy, and utilization management while collaborating with internal departments and external partners

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in state of practice.
• Minimum of five years of management or professional business experience in a managed health care system or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct clinical pharmacy services aligning with strategic goals.
• Oversee formulary, policy, prior authorization, and utilization management activities.
• Direct governance committees (P&T, MPG) and Medicare/QHP formularies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to optimize programs.
• Ensure quality improvement through evidence-based evaluation methods.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Healthcare economics

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

PharmD or PharmBachelors

Residency or advanced degree

Job description

Director Clinical Operations and Medical Policy

Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Burlington, Renton, Spokane, Vancouver, Portland, Medford, Salt Lake City, Boise, Lewiston, Fargo offices.
Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location or be willing to relocate.
Build a career with purpose.
Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Who We Are Looking For:

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Pharmacy leaders are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better.
As a member of the Pharmacy Services leadership team, our Director Clinical Operations and Medical Policy develops strategy, directs, and oversees clinical pharmacy activities and services.
These activities include services pertaining to: evidence reviews of medications, formulary development, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee support, medication use policy development, the Medication Policy Group (MPG), clinical prior authorization, implementation of utilization management activities, guidance for clinical edit coding for prescription claims processor or medical claims system, medication pipeline monitoring, medication trend management, and consultation and guidance on medication-related issues.
The scope includes medications covered under the pharmacy benefit, medical benefit and specialty medications – all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.
As a people leader, you are willing to learn and grow, understanding that leadership is a craft that is continuously honed as you support your team and the lives that depend upon us.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD; Residency certificate or advanced degree in health care administration, economics, public health, pharmacy administration, finance, or equivalent field preferred
• Minimum of five years of management or professional business experience in a managed health care system, medical group, hospital, or related business in health care delivery industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed pharmacist in state of practice

Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated strong clinical pharmacy background with ability to demonstrate clinical therapy skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of health care economics and financing; health care industry dynamics; and provider contracting strategies, techniques, and processes
• Demonstrated success in managing professional business relationships in a managed care system, medical group, hospital, or related business in health care delivery industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong business analytic skills and abilities; strong project management and coordination ability; ability to function effectively as a management team member
• Demonstrated knowledge of the following: Health Plan and benefit design structures and application; Medicare/CMS regulations and applicability in administering the Medicare Product; Pharmaceutical products, including orals, injectables, infusion products, and chemotherapy; Knowledge of health care coding and payment systems (such as ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, NDC); Compliance related activities, legislative and regulatory activities, health insurance operations, or legal research helpful; state and federal laws and rules regarding the practice of pharmacy and regulation of health care industry practices, such as DOLI, PPACA and HIPAA
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and resources to drive efficiency and innovation within area of expertise

What You Will Do at Cambia:

• Lead and direct clinical pharmacy services that align with organizational strategic goals, managing nearly $2B of annual drug expense across all lines of business while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and CMS regulations
• Provide vision, direction, and leadership to Clinical Pharmacy Services team of managers and staff, overseeing work activities, developing budgets, and implementing change management plans to achieve strategic objectives
• Direct pharmacy formulary, medication policy, prior authorization, and utilization management activities for commercial, Medicare, and Health Insurance Marketplace lines of business, including product review, market analysis, coverage guidelines development, and clinical support of the pharmacy appeal process
• Be accountable for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, Medication Policy Group (MPG), Pharmacy Business Committee and related governance committees, while managing development, maintenance, and submission of Medicare and QHP formularies
• Direct and oversee medication use programs to encourage best value medications and discourage unsafe or low clinical value medications, including medication pipeline management and strategies to manage pharmacy trend drivers
• Collaborate internally across departmental teams (customer services, provider relations, sales/marketing, operations, medical services, contracting/rebates, analytics) and externally with healthcare professionals and key vendors including the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) to optimize programs supporting medication access, quality, and affordability
• Ensure ongoing evaluation and quality improvement of evidence-based medication technology assessment methods, develop performance metrics with routine reporting and analysis, coordinate resources to address clinical pharmacy issues, and contribute to corporate quality initiatives through process improvement teams

You bring unique value to our community of 200 leaders running our company. By actively engaging with your peers and inspiring your teams, you play an essential role in making health care easier and lives better.

Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.

Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho: The expected hiring range is $179,400 - $242,700, the full salary range is $168,000 - $275,000 and the bonus target is 25%.

North Dakota: The expected hiring range is $166,991.85 - $225,930.15, the full salary range is $148,272 - $244,650 and the bonus target is 20%.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, you can:
Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.
We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
• Commute and parking benefits.

Learn more about our benefits.

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb. As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

A background check is required.

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Everyone is a health care consumer deserving of a simpler, more personalized experience. Cambia is transforming the health care system to revolve around people. For over 100 years we’ve designed people-first health solutions rooted in the nation’s first health plan, a loggers’ wage pool established in the Pacific Northwest. Today that pioneering spirit aligns our family of over 20 companies, including 4 not-for-profit BlueCross and BlueShield licensed health plans serving over 3 million Americans. Cambia blends data science with a compassionate human perspective to anticipate people’s needs, and empower them to make smarter health care choices.