Director, Clinical Pharmacy

Humana Inc; Ohio; Remote; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as the Director of Clinical Pharmacy, where you will lead a dedicated team in forecasting drug spend and monitoring market trends. This role emphasizes collaboration with clinical and business professionals to drive impactful solutions that enhance patient care and optimize costs. With a focus on innovation, you will engage with senior leadership and influence key decisions that shape the future of pharmacy services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a company committed to health and well-being, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 8 years of clinical experience in managed care or equivalent.
• 5 years leading direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• 3 years in drug pipeline or trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead drug trend and pipeline forecasting processes.
• Monitor pharmaceutical sector developments.
• Develop high-quality corporate communications.

Skills

Clinical experience

Leadership

Forecasting

Communication skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Job Profile

Director, Clinical Pharmacy

Job Level

Director

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Director of Clinical Pharmacy will be the leader of Forecasting and would lead the team responsible for the process that forecasts $8 Billion in drug spend included in the pharmaceutical pipeline forecast. They also would be responsible for the monitoring of older (non-pipeline) agents for potential market events that would drive unanticipated changes in cost and utilization. The team also leads our trend detection process, responsible for identifying changes in actual vs expected spend, and working with key stakeholders enterprise-wide to identify potential trend benders

Responsibilities

• Lead our medical and pharmacy drug trend and pipeline forecasting process including month over month, quarter over quarter and year over year trend review and ad hoc as needed
• Proactively monitors relevant publicly available news/developments in the pharmaceutical sector to direct relevant drug pipeline investigations, expanded indications, and other key market events
• Develop corporate communications of high quality to be shared with senior leadership such as drug pipeline updates and market event notifications
• Partners with clinical and business professionals, actuaries and operations in a team environment

• Proactively highlights key drug trend opportunities leveraging insights, market trends, industry feedback to meet key objectives and leverages information to devise new or improved product offerings
• Participates in Humana Pharmacy committees as appropriate
• Invest in the development of associates, and the growth of the team

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Clear and active Pharmacist license in the state(s) in which you are required to practice
• Eight (8) years of clinical experience in managed care or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years’ experience in effectively leading direct reports and cross-functional teams
• Three (3) years of experience drug pipeline or trend analysis and forecasting
• Strong track record of driving solutions that achieved clinical and financial outcomes
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration, relationship management, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills, as well as the polish, poise, and executive presence to effectively interact with and present to external partners and executive and senior-level stakeholders
• Very disciplined; has the ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively within a large and complex organizational structure
• Ability to engage, educate, influence and guide matrixed teams at all levels on the concepts, opportunities and strategy of managing traditional and specialty medications
• Ability to influence and build relationships with people across all levels and organizations internally and externally

Additional Information:

Interview Format: As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule

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.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

SSN Alert:

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [e-mail] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

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.$168,000 - $231,000 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Referral Bonus Information

This requisition is not eligible for a referral bonus.Application Deadline: 05-29-2025

About us

About CenterWell Pharmacy: CenterWell Pharmacy provides convenient, safe, reliable pharmacy services and is committed to excellence and quality. Through our home delivery and over-the-counter fulfillment services, specialty, and retail pharmacy locations, we provide customers simple, integrated solutions every time. We care for patients with chronic and complex illnesses, as well as offer personalized clinical and educational services to improve health outcomes and drive superior medication adherence.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.