Senior Director, Pharmacy

Centene Corporation; California; On-site; USD 185,700 - 352,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a clinical professional to manage pharmacy operations across multiple markets. The role involves developing and implementing pharmacy benefit management programs and managing pharmacy department staff.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD, with extensive clinical pharmacy experience. This position offers competitive benefits, including a flexible work schedule and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• 6+ years of clinical pharmacy care experience.
• 1+ years of experience managing a pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of pharmacy operations across multiple products.
• Formulate and implement pharmacy benefit management programs.
• Act as pharmacy contract administrator and manage contracts.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care knowledge

Management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

6+ years of clinical pharmacy care experience

1+ years managing a pharmacy program

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose

Manage all aspects of pharmacy operations in two markets with multiple products. Perform duties to develop, direct, and implement a pharmacy benefit management program. Aid in formulating and administering related organizational policies and procedures, including pharmacy service quality, pharmacy utilization management, and achievement of Company goals for pharmacy and medical programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish the strategic vision, objectives, and policies and procedures for the pharmacy program in support of the Corporate strategic vision for multiple plans and markets.
• Plan, direct, and implement pharmacy activities for multiple plans and products.
• Act as the pharmacy contract administrator for the development and implementation of key contracts and ensure that relevant performance standards are met by vendors.
• Participate in external accreditation initiatives for multiple plans and products.
• Manage and analyze operating costs and participate in preparing materials needed for budget planning or special initiatives.
• Generate, review, and analyze drug utilization, utilization management, financial and other ad‑hoc reports, records, and directives. Confer with staff to obtain data required for planning work function activities.
• Review statistical analysis in support of recommendations and/or decision making for policies and operational procedures.
• Maintain daily communication with plan management relative to each market and product.
• Manage pharmacy department staff to assure adequate coverage and support in multiple locations and for multiple products.
• Support provider education initiatives such as counter detailing and incentive programs in multiple markets.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or advanced pharmacy degree (PharmD., M.S.) from an accredited college of pharmacy. 6+ years of clinical pharmacy care experience. 1+ years of experience managing a pharmacy program. Managed care, retail or hospital pharmacy experience required. Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy benefit management practices. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing performance of staff.

Licenses & Certifications

Current Pharmacist license. Ability to receive license in additional states as required. Valid driver’s license.

Pay Range: $185,700.00 - $352,500.00 per year.

Benefits

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law, including full‑time or part‑time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.