<p>Anticipated End Date:</p> <p>2025-05-02</p> <p>Position Title:</p> <p>Director Clinical Pharmacy Strategies</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Director Clinical Pharmacy Strategies</p> <p>Location: Alternate locations may be considered. This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate must live within 50 miles of an Elevance Health Pulse Point location.</p> <p>Elevance is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of Clinical Strategies. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in developing and implementing clinical programs that drive significant cost savings and supports the overall mission of delivering cost-effective, high-quality care to our members.</p> <p>How you will make an impact:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Develop and implement innovative clinical programs focused on cost and trend management for prescription drugs.</p> </li><li> <p>Translate strategic ideas into actionable plans, ensuring the alignment of clinical strategies with organizational cost-saving goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee the execution of clinical strategies, monitoring progress and adjusting approaches as needed to address dynamic healthcare challenges.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop strategies that contribute to measurable cost savings for Elevance's member base.</p> </li><li> <p>Analyze trends, identify cost-related challenges, and implement effective interventions to manage and reduce prescription drug expenses.</p> </li><li> <p>Work closely with cross-functional teams to align clinical strategy initiatives with broader organizational objectives.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain effective communication with matrix stakeholders across various departments to ensure coordination, transparency, and alignment in decision-making.</p> </li><li> <p>Present strategic initiatives, progress updates, and outcome reports to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with internal and external partners to optimize clinical program outcomes and cost management strategies.</p> </li><li> <p>Stay abreast of emerging trends and changes within the healthcare industry, specifically those influencing cost structures in prescription drug management.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify opportunities to innovate and improve existing processes, ensuring that Elevance remains at the forefront of cost-efficient, high-quality care delivery.</p> </li><li> <p>Supports enterprise accreditation process.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with the Care Management team to improve medication compliance and reduce hospital re-admissions.</p> </li><li> <p>Manages budget and increases clinical product revenue.</p> </li><li> <p>Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Requires a PharmD, RPh or MPh and minimum of 5 years of managed care experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.</p> </li><li> <p>Current pharmacist license required.</p> </li><li> <p>Requires BS in Pharmacy.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>7-10 years of progressive experience within Health Plans and/or PBMs.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience developing and managing clinical programs that yield significant cost savings.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in cost and trend management for prescription drugs, with a focus on driving efficiencies and innovative solutions.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven leadership abilities with a track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and matrix stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to navigate complex, rapidly changing healthcare dynamics and implement sustainable solutions.</p> </li></ul> <p>Job Level:</p> <p>Director</p> <p>Workshift:</p> <p>1st Shift (United States of America)</p> <p>Job Family:</p> <p>MED > Licensed/Registered Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician</p> <p>Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.</p> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.</p> <p>How We Work</p> <p>At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.</p> <p>We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.</p> <p>Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.</p> <p>The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.</p> <p>Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.</p>