Vice President, Clinical Pharmacy Strategy & Formulary

Centene Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a senior leader to develop, implement, and oversee the pharmacy benefit management program across multiple product lines and locations. You will ensure compliance with contractual guidelines and regulatory requirements while driving clinical and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities include P&T governance, formulary strategy, and vendor management, with cross-functional collaboration across Pharmacy, Product, Actuary, Medical Affairs, and Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• PharmD preferred.
• 10+ years of clinical pharmacy care experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical care and PBM practices.
• Previous management experience including hiring, training, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for pharmacy clinical operations and P&T governance.
• Lead formulary strategy, clinical policy oversight, and drug pipeline management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute enterprise pharmacy strategies.
• Oversee trend management, high-cost therapy strategies, and manufacturer relationships.
• Evaluate program performance and propose cost-quality improvements to States.
• Drive PMPM goals and AOP initiatives for the pharmacy program.
• Set strategic vision, objectives, and procedures for the pharmacy program.
• Participate in accreditation activities and vendor oversight.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

P&T governance

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

Centene Corporation is seeking a senior leader to develop, implement, and oversee the pharmacy benefit management program across multiple product lines and locations. You will ensure compliance with contractual guidelines and regulatory requirements while driving clinical and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities include P&T governance, formulary strategy, and vendor management, with cross-functional collaboration across Pharmacy, Product, Actuary, Medical Affairs, and Compliance teams.