Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist– Clinical Program Senior Advisor

Role Summary:

This position is responsible for the development of formulary strategies involving both pharmacy and medical products, clinical actions following release of new/existing drug products, evaluating and managing drug utilization review, and pipeline product tracking and forecasting. Affordability solutions encompass activities that include utilization management edits at point of service, preferred drug list strategy, retrospective utilization review, risk management review and condition-specific interventions. The position works closely with matrix partners across the medical organization, PBM partners, Contracting, Pharmacy pricing/finance, Clinical Operations, Coverage Policy Unit, Pharmacy and Medical client facing partners, Pharmacy product, Analytics, Compliance, Legal, and Specialty Pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

Execute formulary management strategies for major specialty and non-specialty drug classes across the pharmacy and medical benefit, including designing and implementing specific actions and workflows to drive affordability and meet quarterly targets

Evaluate opportunities for cross-benefit drug management in an integrated model  

Develop and implement utilization management strategies and drug utilization review programs to enhance formulary strategies and improve clinical outcomes in alignment with P&T determination

Evaluate the success of current utilization management program to determine areas of enhancement

Organize and coordinate with a team of matrix partners and subject matter experts to assess opportunities to create non-condition based clinical programs

Track and interpret the impact of future market changes, including drug pipeline, regulatory activity, and new product offerings

Provide clinical subject matter expertise to the release and placement of new medications across pharmacy and medical to client facing partners

Provide support to the condition based program managers to enhance clinical affordability and total health outcomes

Coordinate with stakeholders to respond to RFP inquiries

Coordinate with legal and compliance to ensure formulary strategies are in alignment with state and federal regulatory requirements

Coordinate the execution of these actions with partners in Supply Chain, Medical Management, Contracting, Drug Policy, Specialty Pharmacy, Provider Network, , , and other areas that can impact results

Provide education and training for clinical team (Pharmacy Service Center, Home Deliver, Specialty Pharmacy, Medical Management) to communicate clinical strategy and actions and assure consistent execution of class strategy

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

PharmD preferred; advanced degree a plus

Licensed Pharmacist required

Minimum of 3 years Commercial formulary management experience required preferably in a Health Plan or PBM setting

Experience developing end to end Pharmacy Clinical Programs required

Proven capabilities in strategic planning and clinical program development required

Solid understanding of evidence based medicine, interpreting clinical literature, and standards of care required

Demonstrated ability to work in a highly matrixed environment

Results driven with proven communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills working in a cross-functional and matrixed environment required

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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