Strategic Pharmacy Director - Remote IN Leader

Centene Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a remote Indiana Pharmacist leader to develop and implement the pharmacy benefit management program. You will support the VP of Medical Affairs, oversee policy creation, quality, utilization management and program performance, while coordinating with state agencies and health plan leadership.

The role requires Indiana licensure, 3+ years in clinical pharmacy care and managed care contracting, plus strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (PharmD., M.S) in pharmacy.
• 3+ years of clinical pharmacy care experience.
• 3+ years of contracting, quality improvement and management experience in a healthcare environment, preferably managed care.
• Indiana Pharmacist license. Ability to receive license in additional states as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish the strategic vision, objectives and policies for the pharmacy program.
• Plan, direct and implement pharmacy activities.
• Act as the pharmacy contract administrator for key contracts and ensure performance standards are met by vendors.
• Resolve disputes, grievances and complaints involving pharmacy program issues.
• Participate in external accreditation initiatives.
• Participate in boards, task forces, committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage relationships with key vendors such as PBMs and pharmaceutical companies.
• Support provider education initiatives and counter detailing programs.
• Develop and analyze operating costs; participate in budgeting for the function.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Detail-oriented

Solutions-focused

Managed care pharmacy experience

Education

PharmD

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Centene Corporation is seeking a remote Indiana Pharmacist leader to develop and implement the pharmacy benefit management program. You will support the VP of Medical Affairs, oversee policy creation, quality, utilization management and program performance, while coordinating with state agencies and health plan leadership.

The role requires Indiana licensure, 3+ years in clinical pharmacy care and managed care contracting, plus strong analytical and leadership skills.