VP - Pharmacy Services - Kelsey - Seybold Clinics - Houston, TX

UnitedHealth Group; Pearland (TX); Remote; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligible

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase & 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Vice President of Pharmacy Services to lead strategy and operations across a multi-site pharmacy enterprise with extensive nationwide reach. You will guide retail, specialty, infusion, in-clinic and ambulatory services while partnering with executive teams to drive quality, safety and cost efficiency.

The role requires a PharmD and Texas licensure within 90 days, plus 10+ years of leadership in pharmacy, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive management in pharmacy, including strategic planning and budgeting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills and basic business analytics.
• Active Pharmacist license in Texas or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for all pharmacy services across Kelsey-Seybold Clinic (retail, specialty, infusion, in-clinic, ambulatory).
• Drive growth, operational excellence, quality outcomes, patient experience and financial performance.
• Collaborate with executives, clinical ops, managed care, finance, IT, and physician leaders to optimize pharmacy solutions.
• Oversee pharmacy strategy, contracting, growth, supply chain and regulatory compliance across 44+ locations with $350M annual ops.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

PharmD

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Vice President, Pharmacy Services serves as the senior pharmacy executive responsible for the strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory leadership of all pharmacy services across Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
• This role oversees retail, specialty, infusion, in-clinic, and ambulatory pharmacy operations while driving growth, operational excellence, quality outcomes, patient experience, and financial performance
• The Vice President collaborates closely with executive leadership, clinical operations, managed care, health plan operations, finance, information technology, and physician leaders to develop innovative pharmacy solutions that optimize clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, pharmaceutical utilization, and organizational performance
• The position provides enterprise-wide oversight for pharmacy strategy, pharmacy contracting, specialty pharmacy growth, supply chain initiatives, and regulatory compliance across a multi-site pharmacy enterprise with responsibility for more than 44 locations and services and over $350 million in annual operating responsibility

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• PharmD
• Active Pharmacist license in the state of Texas or the ability to obtain licensure within the first 90 days
• 10+ years of progressive management in pharmacy, including strategic planning, development and monitoring of budgets, and personnel management
• Solid knowledge of current trends in the pharmacy area with ability to assess and identify opportunities to leverage pharmacy expertise to improve quality, safety, patient experience, and financial performance
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the practice of pharmacy in addition to regulatory standards as well as a history of participation in accreditation surveys
• Knowledgeable of the principles of quality management and have experience in leading Performance Improvement teams
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills
• Basic business skills, including financial analysis and modeling
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managed Care contracting for pharmaceutical services
• Project management skills
• Pro forma development & or strong analytical skills
• Proficient in various pharmacy systems and general contract requirements for such systems

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.