Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology Program

Premera Blue Cross•Mountlake Terrace, WA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare. To better serve our customers, we are fostering a culture that emphasizes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can excel and where top talent is attracted, retained, and thrives. As a testament to these efforts, Premera has been recognized on the 2025 America's Dream Employers list. Newsweek honored Premera as one of America's Greatest Workplaces , America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion , and America's Greatest Workplaces For Mental Well-Being , Forbes ranked Premera among America’s Best Midsize Employers for the fourth time. Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/ . The Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology Program will lead and help develop Premera’s oncology program as part of a core team. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with care management, utilization management, provider/member relations, and market-facing teams to enhance the oncology member experience and program outcomes . You are responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and communicating pharmacy initiatives, programs, and services to both internal and external stakeholders. This role ensures the clinically appropriate and cost-effective use of medication, aligning with and supporting Premera's clinical and financial goals. Join us to shape and lead a pioneering oncology program where your clinical expertise will drive meaningful changes for entire populations.

Requirements

Pharmacist with an advanced degree ( e.g. PharmD, MBA, MHA, MPH) o r (6) years work experience (Required)
Active US Pharmacist license in good standing (Required)
Four (4) years of clinical program development, management or consultation in a managed care setting (Required)
Experience in managed care pharmacy
Experience and/or familiarity with EHR, Oncology provider practices, specialty pharmacy practices, cancer research, evidence based national guidelines, cost-effective drug management
Experience with project management
Experience with Medicare
Experience with Health Benefit Exchanges
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple, complex, concurrent projects
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; strong presentation skills
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external individuals
Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team
Strong analytical skills; intermediate MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills
Familiarity with local and regional health care issues

Nice To Haves

Board Certified in Oncology Pharmacy ( Highly P referred)

Responsibilities

Develop oncology drug class specific management strategies including but not limited to trend forecasting & monitoring, drug management strategies, rebate optimization, companion diagnostics, outcomes based or warranty negotiation
Measure outcomes of oncology drug strategies, document proof points, develop whitepaper and market facing program presentations
Lead provider engagement in reviewing new drug data, gathering input on new strategies, pathways and guidelines, proactive provider communications leveraging UM process for insights and opportunities
Lead the development of cost containment programs e.g. develop dose rounding strategies leveraging best practice from academic oncology centers to enable adoption in community oncology practices
Maintain market intelligence ( e.g. new drug development, best practice in cost containment, practice innovations from oncology practice community, evidence based national guidelines, opportunities in manufacturer warranty or outcomes-based agreements, etc.) to support innovations in PBC’s effort in overall oncology program development
Provide consultative services for formulary and UM strategies, SF clients needs pertaining to oncology, provider contracting related to oncology infusion therapies, member engagement, case management, Rx products, affordability programs, among others
Support peer to peer review as needed

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
Free convenient on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.