Manager Clinical Pharmacy Client Services

Manager Clinical Pharmacy Client Services

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system. Who We Are Looking For :

Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of pharmacy leaders are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the pharmacy leadership team, our Manager Clinical Pharmacy Client Services manages a team of clinical pharmacists who provide professional and clinical expertise to clients for making plan decisions including benefit design, formulary, clinical programs, and medical management strategy. This position assists in planning, developing and presenting recommended strategies and solutions inclusive of quality improvement and trend management, with strategies tailored based on industry best practices, evidence-based medicine and alignment with client goals and objectives. The role oversees clinical market facing activities supporting existing accounts, new business sales and strategic account renewals across all territories (OR, WA, ID, UT), working in partnership with the Regional Pharmacy Sales Executive, Regence Sales team, pharmacy clinical services, medical directors, health care services, marketing, operations and key vendors including the Health Plan PBM. Additionally, this role works collaboratively with product development to ensure programs and solutions offered by Cambia deliver distinctive value that meet customer needs, and may also provide oversight and input into state level legislative advocacy and public policy - all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience. As a people leader, you are willing to learn and grow, understanding that leadership is a craft that is continuously honed as you support your team and the lives that depend upon us. Are you ready to shape the future of pharmacy benefits across the Pacific Northwest while mentoring a team of clinical experts? Could you see yourself influencing healthcare policy and legislative advocacy while driving innovation in benefit design and formulary management? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

What You Bring to Cambia :

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.; Residency certificate or advanced degree in health care administration, economics, public health, pharmacy administration, finance, or equivalent field preferred
• 3 years of experience in an external or client facing role, management or professional business experience in a managed health care system, medical group, hospital, or related business in health care delivery industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed pharmacist in state of practice
• Strong clinical pharmacy background with demonstrated clinical therapy skills and knowledge, plus comprehensive understanding of health care economics and financing, healthcare and PBM industry dynamics, benefit design, and provider contracting strategies, techniques and operational processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance related activities, legislative and regulatory activities, state and federal laws and rules regarding pharmacy practice and healthcare industry regulation, combined with project management and coordination abilities
• Strong business analytical skills with demonstrated ability to review and analyze data from medication claims, and recommend programs and policies to encourage appropriate utilization
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and resources to drive efficiency and innovation within area of expertise
• Ability to translate complex topics into lay terms, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation abilities