Clinical Pharmacist Sr.

Clinical Pharmacist Sr.CarelonRx is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies providing unparalleled level of service in pharmacy benefits. By leveraging the power of new technologies, our strong, clinical-first lens and deep pharmacy expertise, we are actively defining our innovative role in the industry.Build the possibilities. Make an extraordinary impact.Locations: Iselin, NJ, Atlanta, GA, Indianapolis, IN, Mason, OH, Norfolk, VA, Richmond, VA, Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Houston, TX.This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.The Clinical Pharmacist Sr. is responsible for developing and implementing pharmacy programs. We are seeking an experienced and strategic individual with deep expertise in cost containment strategies for medical and pharmacy benefit drugs. This is a highly visible role that will require close collaboration with senior executives, clinical leaders, and cross-functional teams.How you will make an impact:Provides clinical consulting services to client and implements clinical information and education programs.Design and implement innovative pharmacy strategies to manage traditional and specialty drug costs under both medical and pharmacy benefits.Lead end-to-end program development: including opportunity identification, clinical research and analytics, regulatory alignment, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.Minimum Requirements:Requires BA/BS in Pharmacy.Minimum of 4 years of experience as a pharmacist in a clinical setting; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.Requires a registered pharmacist.Must possess an active unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh).For associates working within Puerto Rico who are member or patient facing either in a clinical setting or in the Best Transportation unit, a current PR health certificate and a current PR Law 300 certificate are required for this position.Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences:Strong expertise in health plan operations highly preferred.Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) experience highly preferred.Experience with medical drug cost containment or formulary strategy in a health plan or PBM setting highly preferred.Strong working knowledge of traditional and high-cost specialty drugs, including biosimilars.Ability to translate complex clinical and regulatory concepts into business strategies.Strong understanding of medical drug management, health plan policies, and evolving therapeutic landscapes is essential.For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $140,116-$210,174.In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.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 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.