Long-Term Care Pharmacy Strategist

VDC Brand; Duncansville (Blair County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k with employer match

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

VDC Brand seeks a Long-Term Care (LTC) Pharmacy Strategist to lead and support LTC initiatives within independent community pharmacies. Hybrid work arrangement with 20–30% travel; central/eastern Pennsylvania is preferred.

You will be the expert on LTC operations, regulations, and reimbursement, helping pharmacies enter or expand in the LTC space. The role requires a PharmD with 5+ years of LTC experience, strong communication and program development skills, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent with LTC pharmacy expertise.
• Deep knowledge of LTC regulations, documentation, and packaging.
• Experience with Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and third‑party LTC billing.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to travel 20–30% and work independently within community pharmacies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement LTC service models for independent community pharmacies.
• Provide subject matter expertise on LTC operations, regulations, and reimbursement.
• Support pharmacies expanding LTC services including compliance, billing, and packaging.
• Identify partnerships with assisted living facilities and care settings.
• Design education, training, and tools for pharmacy owners and teams.

Skills

PharmD

LTC experience

Regulatory knowledge

Medicare Part D / Medicaid billing

Communication skills

Travel ability 20-30%

Independent pharmacy experience

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Tools

LTC management systems

Job description

Description

Long-Term Care (LTC) Pharmacy Strategist
Hybrid | Travel Required (20-30%) | Preferably Central/Eastern Pennsylvania

Are you a pharmacist with a passion for long-term care and a desire to shape the future of independent pharmacy? Do you thrive on building new programs, solving complex challenges, and helping others grow? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Long-Term Care (LTC) Pharmacy Strategist to lead and support long-term care pharmacy initiatives within independent community pharmacy settings. This is a highly visible, consultative role ideal for a seasoned LTC pharmacist who enjoys innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on patient care across vulnerable populations.

What You’ll Do

As our LTC Pharmacy Strategist, you will serve as a trusted expert and thought leader by:

• Developing and implementing LTC pharmacy service models for independent community pharmacies
• Serving as a subject matter expert on LTC operations, regulations, and reimbursement
• Providing hands‑on consultation and technical support for pharmacies entering or expanding in the LTC space (including compliance, billing, workflow, and packaging)
• Identifying and evaluating partnership opportunities with assisted living facilities, group homes, and other care settings
• Designing and leading education, training, and tools for pharmacy owners and teams
• Monitoring industry trends, legislative changes, and payer developments impacting long‑term care
• Collaborating with internal partners including business development, clinical, and compliance teams
• Representing the organization at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings

This position operates with minimal supervision. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy while still being fully supported by a collaborative, mission‑driven team.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• PharmD or equivalent pharmacy degree
• 5+ years of direct long‑term care pharmacy experience
• Deep knowledge of LTC regulations, documentation, and packaging systems
• Strong understanding of Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and third‑party billing in LTC settings
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Strong project management and organizational ability
• Comfortable working independently with the ability to travel 20-30%
• Prior experience working with or within independent pharmacies is strongly preferred

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience with clinical program development or pharmacy consulting
• Familiarity with pharmacy management systems and LTC automation solutions
• Experience with value‑based care, payer contracting, or advocacy initiatives
• Background in multi‑dose or unit‑dose packaging and EHR/LTC pharmacy systems
• Experience supporting medication management programs for chronic conditions (diabetes, CHF, COPD, etc.)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of long‑term care services for independent pharmacies
• Remote work environment with autonomy and flexibility
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Exposure to forward‑thinking initiatives in pharmacy care
• Supportive, mission‑driven team and leadership

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• and more.....

Qualifications

Education

Required

Doctorate or better in Pharmacy.

Experience

Preferred

Proven knowledge of LTC regulations, packaging systems, and clinical documentation.

Strong understanding of third‑party billing, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid reimbursement specific to LTC and community pharmacy.

Experience working within independent community pharmacy preferred.

Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Behaviors

Innovative

: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Financial

: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self‑Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Work‑Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work