UM Development Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology

CVS Pharmacy; Buffalo Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Pharmacy seeks a Clinical Development Oncology Pharmacist to create clinical content for oncology drugs, collaborate with business partners, and ensure drug coverage through pharmacy benefits. This role requires relevant experience and a strong knowledge of oncology pharmaceuticals. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, reflecting CVS's commitment to health and wellness.

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness screenings

Tobacco cessation programs

Tuition assistance

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience or PBM experience.
• 2+ years in clinical therapeutics for oncology drugs.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clinical content for specialty oncology drugs.
• Work with business partners to develop oncology programs.
• Interpret drug information to support utilization management.

Skills

Clinical therapeutics for oncology drugs

Utilization management interventions

Consultative skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

MS Office Products

Job description

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary
As a Clinical Development Oncology Pharmacist, you will create and maintain clinical content for specialty oncology drugs covered under the pharmacy and medical benefit. You will use and develop a strong knowledge of specialty oncology pharmaceuticals, disease management and therapeutics. Knowledge of utilization management interventions including prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limits and formulary exception is required.

Additionally, you will work in a matrix relationship with business partners and product teams to identify, develop, and monitor the impact of oncology programs on supporting drug coverage through the pharmacy and medical benefit. You should have experience interpreting drug information to support UM. Knowledge of regulations impacting UM for Medicare, Medicaid and Exchange clients is preferred. It will be necessary to create clinical content for all business segments (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and Marketplace) with the ability to be consultative to product owners, account management and clients.

This is a hybrid role, based out of our Buffalo Grove, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, or NYC office locations.

Required Qualifications
- Active pharmacist license that is in good standing in state of residence
- 2+ years of relevant work experience or PBM experience
- 2+ years demonstrated experience in clinical therapeutics for oncology drugs

- Completion of Oncology Pharmacist Board Certification (BCOP) when eligibility requirements are met

Preferred Qualifications
Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred.
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) preferred.
- Skilled in various PC applications, including MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of PBM and benefit design preferred
- 2+ years of Managed Care or PBM experience

Education
- Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD (required)
- Active Pharmacy License (required) in good standing

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$118,000.00 - $225,000.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visithttps://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/24/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.