Provide clinical subject matter expertise to the release and placement of new to market medications.
Providing clinical research support to the formulary strategy leads to enhance clinical affordability and total health outcomes.
Develop and maintain drug lists that align with product offerings to ensure clinical and regulatory intent is met.
Provide clinical administrative support to understand and report out drug changes for the Cigna National Preferred Formulary Research drug and report out drug data such as pipeline medications, drug shortages and drug discontinuations.
Prepare summary and audit files due to Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and other quality oversight committees.
Review and respond to state and federal mandates to assess business impact and educate on formulary structure and benefit set up.
Coordinate with stakeholders to respond to RFP inquiries.
Monitor the team email box and respond to stakeholder inquiries about formulary design.
May be asked to develop and present formulary strategies.
Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
Active pharmacist license in any US State.
2+ years’ experience working in a managed care, health plan, Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) organization, or formulary management.
Solid understanding of evidence-based medicine, interpreting clinical literature, and standards of care.
Experience supporting regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, or enterprise clinical programs.
Results driven by proven communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills working in a fast paced and highly matrixed environment.
Self-directed, adaptable leader with strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Clinical Pharmacist – Clinical Support & Development

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