Director, Drug Quality & Outcomes (Pharmacist) – Hybrid

Blue Shield of CA; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Director, Pharmacist - Drug Quality Program within the Pharmacy Strategy & Operations department. The role focuses on performance on quality measures addressing medication safety, health outcomes, and member experience related to prescription access.

The candidate will report to the Senior Director and lead efforts to improve clinical quality and affordability. The position emphasizes leadership development, building high‑performing teams, and continuous

Qualifications

• Requires PharmD from an accredited U.S. school.
• Requires knowledge of state/federal quality accreditation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced clinical pharmacy practice and managed care experience.
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics using pharmacy claims data.
• Advanced proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance on quality measures addressing medication safety and health outcomes.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve prescription affordability and member experience.
• Provide leadership and coaching to pharmacy professionals within the program.

Skills

Leadership in clinical pharmacy

Data analytics

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Director, Pharmacist - Drug Quality Program within the Pharmacy Strategy & Operations department. The role focuses on performance on quality measures addressing medication safety, health outcomes, and member experience related to prescription access.

The candidate will report to the Senior Director and lead efforts to improve clinical quality and affordability. The position emphasizes leadership development, building high‑performing teams, and continuous