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WVU Medicine · 4 days ago

Enterprise Director 340B Drug Pricing Program

Core, WV

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

WVU Medicine is a healthcare organization seeking an Enterprise Director for their 340B Drug Pricing Program. This role is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of the 340B Program, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing financial matters related to the program.

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Responsibilities

Promotes, through a close working relationship with the pharmacy leaders, a climate to promote the compliant, effective, rational and cost-effective processes to ensure compliance and fiscally responsible practices

Provides direction, expertise, and leadership for the System 340B Drug Discount Program

Actively engages with senior leadership and participates in decision-making processes related to the implementation of new 340B processes, compliance, and financial matters

Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with both internal WVUHS leaders (accounting, legal, IT) and external relationships (wholesalers, manufacturers, contract pharmacies, split-billing software vendors, employee benefit pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), and third-party administrator (TPA) vendors, as needed

Provides expertise on all 340B Program legislation, advocacy, and policy changes

Develop goals and strategic plans for implementation for future directions in compliance, optimization, and finance

Reviews, negotiates and maintains all 340B contracts

Oversee the contract pharmacy marketing program to attract and retain qualified retail pharmacy contracts to best serve eligible patients

Establishes annual and long term, compliance and financial goals in coordination with enterprise pharmacy manager/directors

Develop business plans to prioritize and implement programs related to compliance and finance

Demonstrates strategic thinking and effectiveness by identifying future needs and problem areas, developing workable solutions, and following through to action

Assures the development of policies and procedures that meet or exceed the compliance and regulatory standards of governing bodies

Maintains personal development program to improve professional and business skills necessary for high level performance within the position. Attend meetings and seminars to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field and apply information obtained within the System as appropriate

Utilizes key financial and productivity tools to manage and allocate resources of the department

Works with site leaders to identify and rectify contract pharmacy budget variances

Promotes programs which stress cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance

Coordinates internal, external and HRSA audits and leads the development of corrective action plans

Provide system-level reports to leadership on program performance, risks, and opportunities for optimization

Leads the multidisciplinary 340B Advisory Council of Enterprise senior leadership and 340B Affinity Group

Qualification

340B Drug Pricing ProgramPharmacist licenseHealth-system pharmacy experienceMaster of Business AdministrationBoard Certification in pharmacyAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsProject management skills

Required

Must possess a current license as required by the state board where services will be provided or be license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 100 days of hire

WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy or

PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy or

MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy or

OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy or

Obtain 340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) status within 12 months of hire

Candidates must have experience in at least ONE of the following areas:

Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND four (4) years of administrative experience

Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND five (5) years of administrative experience

Seven (7) years of inpatient and/or health-system pharmacy administrative experience

Ability to work under stressful working conditions

Strong collaboration, teambuilding, and consensus building skills required

High-level problem identification/mitigation/resolution skills

Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of accounting information systems. Ability to adapt and quickly learn other computer applications as required

Ability to work with and maintain confidential information

Strong analytical, financial and project management skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health

Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty