National Program Manager – Specialty Clinical Applications

Role Overview

• Serve as lead program manager and PBM Domain Steward for Specialty Clinical Applications, with responsibility for the full lifecycle of program development, maintenance, and evolution
• Lead oversight of Specialty Clinical Applications and cross-collaborate with VA, DOD, and IHS pharmacy partners on informatics initiatives
• Build and sustain effective communication channels between field facilities and national program offices to drive clarity, trust, and team engagement
• Collaborate with VA OI&T, VistA Pharmacy Workgroups, VAMCs, and external stakeholders including the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium, National Library of Medicine, NIH, and FDA
• Synthesize and analyze information from focus groups and end-users to prepare specification requirements for pharmacy applications
• Represent PBM in analysis and guidance of pharmacy software development and implementation for Process Re-Engineering (PRE) and EHRM projects
• Maintain the PBM Master account database for clinical and technical accuracy across Pharmacy Data Management, Inpatient Medications, Outpatient Pharmacy, BCMA, Adverse Reaction Tracking, and other associated files
• Survey user needs, develop software requirement specifications, and support phased implementation, testing, and training programs
• Review proposed regulations and procedural changes and make recommendations to PBM-CI leadership on needed policy and system updates
• Provide technical training to VHA Pharmacy Informatics Specialists on Specialty Clinical Applications
• Communicate clearly and effectively on complex technical issues with diverse internal and external audiences, including members outside VA

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree (BS Pharmacy and/or PharmD) and active, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state/territory/DC.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading pharmacy clinical informatics / EHR initiatives (VistA and/or Cerner preferred).
• Strong ability to translate complex clinical/technical issues into actionable requirements, recommendations, and clear communications.
• Ability to work remotely/telework (remote eligible).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements