Sr. Director, Pharmacy Solutions

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Current Need:

Join a high-performing team of pharmacy leaders driven by a passion for delivering high quality, cost-effective oncology care close to home. The Senior Director, Pharmacy Solutions develops and implements injectable and oral pharmacy operational strategy for The US Oncology Network, with direct impact on financial metrics. The Senior Director works collaboratively with The US Oncology Network practices and leadership teams to plan and implement initiatives that increase efficiency of the pharmacy department, improve admixture safety, optimize financial outcomes and meet value-based care goals.    

The Sr. Director of Pharmacy Solutions leads a team of Pharmacy Directors that provide direct support to The Network practices and are accountable for the execution of initiatives that improve quality and financial outcomes.  In addition, the Sr Director takes on a leadership role in network-wide projects and committees.  A successful candidate will have expertise in community oncology combined with excellent relationship building, analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and empower a high performing team responsible for the customer relationship and execution of pharmacy strategies

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to achieve financial metrics within The Network, including strategies to optimize injectable and oral drug economics and value-based care contracts

• Develop and implement strategies to improve safety and quality of oral and injectable pharmacy services, including meeting regulatory and contractual obligations. This includes implementing standardization when appropriate across The Network practices.

• Ensure effective leadership of assigned subcommittees for the National P&T Committee

• Direct and prioritize the development of analytical tools that improve team efficiency and contribute to the The Network’s goals

• Lead and participate in network-wide project with multiple stakeholders

• Collaborate with USON and McKesson business lines to prioritize initiatives and achieve outcomes

Minimum Requirement:

• Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 13+ years of healthcare and/or systems-related experience AND 6+ years of diversified leadership experience.

Education/License:

• Must be a Registered Pharmacist

• Pharm-D or equivalent preferred

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Critical Skills:

• 13+ years specific healthcare and/or systems-related experience including 6+ years managerial experience.

• Advanced knowledge of community oncology healthcare and pharmacy (infusion and oral drugs).

• Strong oral, written and presentation skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly to a variety of audiences.

• Proven experience managing diverse projects and programs related to oncology pharmacy services and achieving positive results on patient outcomes.

• Experience building and developing a high performing team.

• Success aligning goals and incentives across teams.

• Success managing development of analytics products/roadmap (i.e Agile).

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of injectable and oral drug reimbursement, payer, regulatory, compliance and licensure issues at the federal and state level relative to retail/MID pharmacy.

• Knowledge of value-based care contracts.

• Ability to build professional relationships quickly and collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues.

• Executive presence and advanced presentation skills.

• Independently analyze complex data.

• Ability to form and articulate persuasive arguments based on analysis.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint.

• Success managing professional relationships virtually across multiple teams.

• Strong orientation and commitment to external and internal customer service.

• Ability to work in a self-directed environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills in a nuanced environment.

• Experience working in matrix environment.

Working Conditions:

• Traditional office environment

• Remote opportunity

• Travel up to 30%

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

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