Senior Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Risk Strategies Consulting (RSC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical pharmacy specialist to join our consulting firm, providing deep clinical expertise to support our consultants and our clients.

This position is designed for a distinguished pharmacy professional with extensive clinical experience, deep specialization in therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiology, and/or specialty pharmacy, and a profound understanding of pharmacotherapy, including mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. The ideal candidate will apply their advanced clinical knowledge to deliver strategic insights and innovative solutions that enhance pharmaceutical care and benefit design.

This role involves leading the development of sophisticated treatment protocols, managing highly complex cases, and spearheading cutting-edge research initiatives to support our clients’ strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be motivated, well-organized, and a self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as a top-tier clinical specialist with a focus on optimizing drug utilization and achieving superior patient outcomes in specialized therapeutic areas to enhance pharmaceutical care
• Provides support horizontally across the firm for clinical pharmacy requests that require deep clinical specialization beyond the scope of the clinical pharmacists or pharmacy consultants, inclusive of in-depth clinical analyses, clinical research initiatives, etc.
• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of advanced treatment protocols and strategies, ensuring alignment with client objectives and the latest clinical evidence, including in-depth analysis of mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics
• Stays abreast of new drugs in the pipeline, emerging clinical protocols, and updated clinical guidelines to ensure consultants and clients are informed of the latest advancements and can integrate them into their pharmaceutical strategies
• Spearheads clinical research initiatives, conducting thorough analyses to generate evidence-based recommendations and strategies that support client goals, incorporating a detailed understanding of drug interactions and therapeutic outcomes.
• Educates and advises on best practices, cutting-edge therapies, and advancements in pharmaceutical care, positioning them as leaders in the industry
• Engage in business development activities, including crafting compelling proposals, delivering persuasive client presentations, and identifying new opportunities to expand consulting services.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution
• Active pharmacist license in good standing
• Minimum of 10-15 years of clinical pharmacy experience with a deep focus on one or more of the following areas: oncology, chronic inflammatory, bleeding disorders, specialty pharmacy
• Demonstrated mastery in managing highly complex clinical cases and developing sophisticated treatment protocols, with a strong emphasis on understanding drug mechanisms of action and pharmacotherapy
• Established track record of leading and publishing impactful clinical research
• Client facing skills with the ability to articulate complex clinical information effectively
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with new drugs, clinical protocols, and guidelines
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic consulting environment

At Risk Strategies Company, base pay is one part of our total compensation package, which also includes a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees. The total compensation for a position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. The expected base pay range for this position is between $147,700 - $225,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including geographical location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Risk Strategies is the 9th largest privately held U.S. brokerage firm offering comprehensive risk management advice, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, private client services, as well as consulting services and financial & wealth solutions. With more than 30 specialty practices, Risk Strategies serves commercial companies, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets. Risk Strategies is an Accession Risk Management Group company, with over 200 offices and more than 5,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

Our industry recognition includes being named a Great Place to Work, Best Places to Work in Insurance, and on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. We are committed to being good stewards for our company, culture, and communities by having a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues.

Risk Strategies is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about working at Risk Strategies by visiting our careers page: www.risk-strategies.com/careers.

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