Senior Director, Pharmacy

Centene Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 353,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks a clinical pharmacy leader to manage operations across two markets and multiple products. You will develop and implement a comprehensive pharmacy benefit management program, with a focus on policy and quality standards.

You will oversee contracts, utilization management, and performance measurement while collaborating with plan management across locations. A PharmD/MS and 6+ years of clinical experience are required, with a current pharmacist license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD/MS from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• 6+ years of clinical pharmacy care experience.
• 1+ years of experience managing a pharmacy program.
• Current Pharmacist license; ability to obtain licenses in additional states.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic vision and policies for the pharmacy program across plans and markets.
• Direct and implement pharmacy activities for multiple plans and products.
• Administer key contracts and ensure vendor performance standards are met.
• Support external accreditation initiatives for multiple plans/products.
• Manage costs and contribute to budget planning and special initiatives.
• Generate and analyze drug utilization and financial reports for planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

PharmD./MS

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.

• 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

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K 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.

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