Oncology Pharmacy Account Director (Western US)

Cencora • Riga, TX

6d

About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details The Pharmacy Account Director is responsible for developing and implementing best-practice clinical business and operational models and programs to support ION’s customers. Accountability extends to the coordination, development, customization, and overall management of assigned clinical, business, and financial projects. The incumbent is responsible for developing innovative clinical pharmacy practices, contract monitoring, optimization strategies, providing clinical and contact support for ION GPO customers. This position supports customers in the Western Region of the United States.

Requirements

• Requires BS in Pharmacy, PharmD, or PhD; with a minimum of five (5) years experience in a practice setting
• Must have extensive experience with Oral, Injectable and Infused Oncology drugs and Dispensing models
• Experience working with contracts with Oral, Injectable and Infused Oncology drugs
• Clinical skills in pharmacy practice or related healthcare industry
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent consultative skills
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of Community Oncology Practices - both business and clinical aspects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the practice of community-based oncology
• Computer hardware/software - Individual must be knowledgeable on the various types of computer hardware and software customary to clinical pharmacy practice as it relates to clinical management to support process proto-typing, consultative activities and provide assistance in the evaluation of new technologies for AmerisourceBergen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able and willing to travel - approximately 50% of the time
• Individual should be proficient in Microsoft office applications such as the latest versions of Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for any issues within the geography that relate to assessment, development, coordination, and/or implementation of pharmacy business programs, contract optimization and contract comparisons. Including oral, Injection and Infused products, service offerings contract and clinical education support of these efforts.
• Develop, participate, support, and coordinate the clinical component of sales and corporate accounts engagements, including, but not limited to: Identification and quantification of clinical cost savings opportunities achievable via optimization of pharmaceutical contracts, formulary management, clinical services, and clinical practice guidelines and protocols. Implementation of best-practice models that improve cost-effective, practice efficiencies and contract opportunities in pharmaceutical care Validation of savings achieved through implemented clinical contract programs, services, and formulary and contract management Critical evaluation of pharmacy programs and services, Creation of summary reports, supportive materials, and tools for presentations, implementation and validation, and Provides support to sales and corporate accounts teams for contract renewals
• Contribute to development and maintenance of clinically relevant benchmarking tools to support clinical assessments and implementation projects.
• Provides consultative assistance to the division's Practices in formulary management and contract optimization.
• Provides input and assistance in the weekly conference calls on contract compliance and management.
• Responsible for contract pull through and assistance with contract management
• Attends all Business and Clinical meetings as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities designed to acquire and maintain skills to support the GPO mission, goals, and value and major job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees