A Pharmacy Practice Resident provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works for a pharmacy or a healthcare facility. Builds on education from a Pharmacy Doctorate and continues to develop. Often a stepping stone into a Clinical Pharmacist role.
East Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $180,000 - $200,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Formulary management Strategic goal setting Team member evaluation Underwriting Product marketing Customer service Coaching Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Talent development Health economics specialization Team development Continuous improvement Team training Customer engagement Data interpretation Marketing positioning Task assignment Delegation Team motivation (leadership skill) Staffing management Project stakeholder communication Team building Stakeholder management
Full Job Description Job Summary:
The Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions serves as the divisional leader for Vertex, operating as a core division within KPH Healthcare Services. The Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions is responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, and growth of Vertex. This role drives the development, commercialization, and execution of pharmacy solutions, including formulary strategy, rebate optimization, and analytics offerings. The Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions will lead market expansion efforts, establish key partnerships, and ensure alignment with broader organizational objectives.
Job Duties:
Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Vertex Monitor market dynamics and competitive landscape to inform proactive strategy Identify and launch new pharmacy solution offerings aligned with market needs Product & Solutions Development Oversee development and commercialization of formulary, rebate and analytics solutions Establish scalable, market-ready products for employer, consultant, and health plan segments Drive innovation across PBM-aligned solution sets Partnership & Vendor Strategy Lead negotiation and management of key vendor relationships Optimize rebate GPO and formulary partnerships Identify new strategic alliances to expand capabilities Commercial & Market Growth Lead and support enterprise sales strategy and client engagement Align with internal sales leadership and external consulting partners Develop go-to-market strategies for Vertex solutions Analytics & Financial Insights Oversee rebate analytics and underwriting strategy Translate data insights into market-facing value propositions Organizational Leadership Build and lead a high-performing team Establish structure, accountability, and performance metrics Foster cross-functional collaboration with ProAct teams Oversee day-to-day operational execution within Vertex while maintaining accountability for overall performance Financial Performance Drive growth, margin optimization and overall profitability across Vertex Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs Perform other duties as assigned
Job Skills Required:
Strategic leadership and market positioning PBM economics (rebates, formulary, underwriting) Executive communication and stakeholder management Product commercialization and go-to-market strategy Financial acumen and data-driven decision making
Management Skills Required:
Customer Service:
Must provide timely and accurate responses to all business associates and customers
Planning:
Must develop effective plans, objectives and goals that achieve desired results in a timely manner
Organization:
Must organize work in a systematic way, establish clear lines of responsibility, and delegate effectively
Communication:
Must write and speak clearly and effectively at all levels, listen and be attentive to others
Decision Making:
Gather, analyze data, and make and/or implement effective decisions in a timely manner
Technology:
Must use technology to its fullest potential to achieve department and corporate goals
Leadership Skills Required :
Leadership:
Gains acceptance of ideas and accomplishes goals through subordinates, peers, and teams
Personnel Development:
Selects, trains, coaches, and develops associates and teams for peak performance
Teamwork:
Must strengthen team performance by sharing information, establishing guidelines, and celebrating success
Empowerment:
Demonstrates positive and active ownership of one's responsibilities and fosters the same in others
Employee Relations:
Provides and solicits constructive feedback, evaluates performance, and takes corrective action.
Behavioral Traits :
Intuitive/Open minded: Must be able to see opportunities, develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Achievement Drive/Commitment:
Driven to achieve goals, objectives, and results. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement
Positive/Supportive:
Inspires and shows faith in others, builds a positive and supportive work environment
Flexibility:
Ability to adapt to changing business needs. To balance multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
Education/Experience:
Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
MBA in healthcare related field, or Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy At least 10 years of experience in the PBM, GPO or related industry
