VP, Pharmacy Networks & Strategy

SmithRx; United States; Remote; USD 238,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SmithRx is seeking a seasoned executive to lead the national pharmacy network strategy and contracting efforts. You will drive partnerships with retail chains, PSAOs, specialty pharmacies, and mail-order providers to optimize coverage, quality, and cost-efficiency for clients and members.

You will oversee network development, credentialing, compliance, and performance optimization while coordinating with Sales, Pricing, and Product teams to translate network capabilities into scalable technology

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy network management, contracting, or PBM operations.
• Experience across Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and Exchange lines of business.
• Deep understanding of PBM reimbursement models (AWP, MAC, NADAC) and network types (traditional vs pass-through).

Responsibilities

• Define and lead network strategy for national and custom networks.
• Negotiate high-level contracts with major retail chains, PSAOs, specialty pharmacies, and mail-order partners.
• Identify and develop innovative network programs to reduce drug costs and improve access.
• Oversee network performance against SLAs and pricing standards.
• Direct credentialing and compliance processes with federal and state regulations.
• Lead audit, fraud prevention, and CMS readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, Clinical Strategy, Pricing/Underwriting, and Product teams.
• Manage and mentor a remote team of network managers, contracting specialists, and analysts.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field

MBA/MHA preferred

Job description

SmithRx is seeking a seasoned executive to lead the national pharmacy network strategy and contracting efforts. You will drive partnerships with retail chains, PSAOs, specialty pharmacies, and mail-order providers to optimize coverage, quality, and cost-efficiency for clients and members.

You will oversee network development, credentialing, compliance, and performance optimization while coordinating with Sales, Pricing, and Product teams to translate network capabilities into scalable technology