Senior Director Specialty Pharmacy

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: The Senior Director of Specialty Pharmacy Services is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, quality, and cost-effectiveness of all operations within the Specialty Pharmacy. Working closely with the Vice-President, Pharmacy Services, this role will execute on strategic growth to support organizational initiatives. Close collaboration with all pharmacy directors will be required as this business will have multiple pharmacy intersections, including outpatient pharmacy, clinic practices, infusion centers, and home infusion. This role oversees Directors, Managers, Coordinators, and Support Personnel, working collaboratively to achieve and maintain the highest standards of practice and optimal outcomes. The Senior Director serves as an internal and external spokesperson, representing and promoting OhioHealth Specialty Pharmacy Services to providers, administrators, legislators, researchers, and other stakeholders. This position also leads educational initiatives for pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, technicians, and other providers, and supports research activities related to specialty pharmacy and pharmaceutical public policy.

Requirements

• Doctorate: Pharmacy (Required)
• Prior experience in research projects with presentation and publication of results.
• Proficiency in verbal, written, and persuasive communication.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, standards, and practices related to pharmacy at the state and federal level.
• A strong understanding and prior experience in navigating a specialty pharmacy through payer challenges with both pharmacy and medical benefits with commercial and government payers.
• Proven ability to coach and develop leadership talent driving role expansion, promotion, and improved operational results.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and integrate innovative pharmaceutical care services, with direct experience of leading organic growth of a health-system based specialty pharmacy.
• A comprehensive understanding and ability to build the matrix of services required for a highly successful specialty pharmacy – volume capture, patient financial assistance, prior authorizations, claims processing, financial performance, payer contracting, among others.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and strategic direction for all specialty pharmacy operations, including accreditation, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Leads educational and research initiatives, supporting the development of pharmacy professionals and advancing specialty pharmacy practice.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and maintain strategic plans for specialty pharmacy services.
• Ensures optimal pharmaceutical care for patients through innovative service development and integration.
• Maintains effective communication and collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting and resource allocation for specialty pharmacy services.
• Develop and implement quality improvement indicators and programs.
• Presents specialty pharmacy experiences and research at professional meetings.

What This Job Offers

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