Director of Pharmacy Professional Practices, Regulatory Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Directing business leaders on the design and implementation of controls to assure regulatory compliance, and patient safety, and optimize patient experience.

• Directing the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

• Accountable for adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

• Acts as a liaison and interacts with other functional areas to lead the development of technical process updates.

• Responsible for the oversight of the department’s support for regulatory, third-party, and accreditation audits including preparation and submission of documentation as needed.

• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates the performance of the direct report.

• Ensure the department maintains clinical competencies of laws, rules, and regulations, keeping abreast of current changes that may affect pharmacy practice.

Qualification & Requirements

Requires an RPh and a minimum of 5 years pharmacy experience and a minimum of 5 years management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Current active unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in applicable state(s) required.

Highly preferred skills and experiences:

• Operational leadership experience in high-volume mail order, home delivery, specialty, or long-term care LTC pharmacy model where all 50 US states are served.
• Pharmacy expertise with federal and state regulatory and compliance aspects of pharmacy with national reach.
• Experience in a leadership role such as Pharmacy Operations, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Pharmacy Practice, Specialty Pharmacy Services or Mail Order Pharmacy Services
• Knowledge of DEA, FDA, and state regulations pertaining to handling of controlled substances.
• Experience interpreting compliance requirements and regulations.
• Experience working with State Boards of Pharmacy regarding complaints, issue resolution, inspection, and central fill requirements.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).