Director - Specialty Pharmacy Business Development and Operations

Overview

This role will be a key member of the PDS pharmacy leadership team and serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) for the Specialty Pharmacy services. This role will be responsible to lead and own the enterprise-wide strategy development and execution for Specialty Pharmacy initiatives, drive operational excellence, ensure follow-through on key priorities, and foster cross functional collaboration at all levels of the organization. This role will bring demonstrated operations, business development & vendor management skills to be an effective execution leader.

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree/PharmD in pharmacy- RequiredActive New Mexico Board of Pharmacy license- Required 5+ years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience Pharmacy budget, strategy development and execution experience Specialty, retail, PBM, health plan or managed care experience preferred.Exceptional organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Strategic mindset with a systems-thinking approach to healthcare transformation with a bias for action and results. Strong leadership behaviors with demonstrated business & financial acumen skills, proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented executive able to drive complex implementations.Deep understanding of specialty pharmacy operations, business development, financial drivers and accreditation requirements. Knowledge of agile or lean methodologies, data analysis and interpretation and change management to drive efficiency and scalability.

Responsibilities

Strategic Execution & Organizational AlignmentPartner with the CPO in leading the design, development and implementation of the Specialty Pharmacy strategy. This includes frameworks that drive execution of the strategy aligned with the Delivery System�s financial, quality and clinical targets.

This role is accountable for Specialty Pharmacy operations and its results, as such - must have strong business acumen, a focus on mission/must do�s, care delivery goals and short/long-term growth plans to include expansion of payer network and limited distribution drug access.

This role will operationalize, drive accountability and track strategic initiatives supporting the above including alignment of goals, management process standardization, timelines, and resources across hospitals, medical groups, and quality. Ensures cross functional alignment for consistent operational execution and accountability.

Owns Specialty Pharmacy budget, key performance indicators and prepares briefings and status updates to inform decisions for CPO and broader enterprise leadership as required.

Accountable for achieving financial targets, driving financial growth, operational excellence, accreditation and regulatory compliance.Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Partners closely with CPO, and other executives for alignment and leads overall Specialty Pharmacy activities and initiatives.

Foster a high-performance culture, driving synergies across stakeholders and operational alignment between PDS, PHP and PMG teams.

Partners with PMG and clinical leadership to ensure a seamless specialty pharmacy experience for providers, patients and stakeholders.

Engages payers, providers, manufacturers and other key vendors to drive favorable performance.

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up toUSD $232.50/Hr.
Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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