Senior Pharmacist, Specialty Drug Strategy

Blue Shield of California; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

In-office two days per week

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Pharmacist, Principal to oversee specialty drug program strategy across the pharmacy and medical benefit. You'll lead end-to-end program design, manage specialty networks and distribution partnerships, and drive affordability initiatives to improve access and member experience.

The role requires a PharmD, California RPh license, 4+ years in clinical pharmacy, and strong leadership with analytics and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from a U.S. accredited school.
• Current, active, and unrestricted California Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license.
• At least 4 years of experience in clinical pharmacy.
• Experience in specialty pharmacy, managed care, PBM concepts, and biosimilar strategies.
• Experience evaluating pharmacy program value and performance drivers.
• Prior management experience in health plans or PBMs; knowledge of PBM products, networks, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategy for specialty drug programs across pharmacy and medical benefit.
• Oversee specialty networks: LDD, specialty-at-retail, and direct distribution partners.
• Monitor network performance, utilization, reimbursement, access, service levels, and financial outcomes.
• Develop programs like short fill, biosimilars, site-of-care and affordability initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, manufacturers, and networks; drive strategic initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

PharmD degree

California RPh license

Job description

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Pharmacist, Principal to oversee specialty drug program strategy across the pharmacy and medical benefit. You'll lead end-to-end program design, manage specialty networks and distribution partnerships, and drive affordability initiatives to improve access and member experience.

The role requires a PharmD, California RPh license, 4+ years in clinical pharmacy, and strong leadership with analytics and vendor management.