ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, POLICY AND ANALYTICS UNIT

GRADE 23\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION MDH

Office of Pharmacy Services\r\nPolicy and Analytics Unit\r\n300 W. Preston Street\r\nBaltimore MD 21201\r\n Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Assistant Director, Policy and\r\nAnalytics (P&A) Unit and primary pharmacy-related policy expert for the Office of\r\nPharmacy Services (OPS). This includes oversight of pharmacy related policies and\r\nrequires high level pharmacy expertise to initiate, plan, design and execute strategic\r\nprojects utilizing drug utilization trends, cost containment measures, budget\r\nforecasting, national and regional policies, in order to develop drug coverage policies\r\nby the Program. This position oversees the functions of the P&A Unit, the Pharmacists\r\nProfessional Services (PPS) and the Clinical Services (CS) Divisions.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is eligible for hybrid telework.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n A valid Maryland Pharmacist license from the MD Board of Pharmacy\r\n A Doctorate degree (Pharm D) in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university\r\n Six (6) years of professional management experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising other professional staff\r\n Three (3) years of professional experience in clinical pharmacy, and one of the following: overseeing and coordinating the general operation of a unit, data analytics, applying rules and regulations or exercising responsibility for the development of policies and procedures\r\n Two (2) years of experience in monitoring emerging drug technologies, as well as, recommending and implementing drug coverage policies�OR�Two (2) years of experience in developing drug coverage policies using drug utilization, cost, budget limitations, and national/regional policies related to pharmacy services\r\n Two (2) years of Outcome/Cost-based studies experience\r\n Two (2) years of experience planning, initiating, and implementing innovative ideas in the Pharmacy arena\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should be a self-starter and self-motivated and have experience creating, maintaining and managing drug pipeline reports (minimum of two years); experience with pharmacological data analytics; and,� Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPSW) certification.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a valid Maryland Pharmacist license from the MD Board of Pharmacy and Board of Pharmacy. Please upload your license and certification to the application.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume must be uploaded to your application.\r\nApplicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.

Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n