The Principal Pharmacist, Formulary and Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) reports to the Senior Manager of Pharmacy & Therapeutics. The Principal Pharmacist is responsible for development of drug and drug class reviews by researching clinical evidence and guidelines, analyzing data including comparative effectiveness and budget impact data to support clinically appropriate and cost-effective formulary management of drugs. The Principal Pharmacist will collaborate with stakeholders to develop, coordinate, and evaluate pharmacoeconomic outcomes and value-based assessments to support formulary decision making. The Principal Pharmacist works with other Clinical Pharmacists and others to support Blue Shield's mission and strategy.

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Facilitates formulary development and provides P&T clinical support based on scientific evidence and standards of practice, including assessing peer-reviewed literature, pharmacoeconomic studies, outcomes research data [e.g. comparative effectiveness research (CER)], and budget impact assessment.
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Collaborate with analytics team to develop pharmacoeconomic analyses and complete outcomes research and make recommendations to management and P&T to support cost effective formulary management.
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Develops and analyzes prescription drug and medical claims data reports to identify opportunities to improve quality and cost-effective use of drugs.
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Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to create a plan for development and implementation of a value based formulary design, including P&T process changes to support value based formulary decisions.
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Lead communication efforts about clinical value propositions across therapeutic areas.
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Perform retrospective data analysis and healthcare cost analysis for formulary decision and formulary maintenance to manage cost of healthcare.
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Conduct presentations at formulary meetings, P&T committees, and drug utilization review (DUR) meetings.
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Precepts Pharmacy Practice Residents and students, as assigned
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Maintain all required residency program accreditation documentation and meet standards for preceptorship to ensure appropriate training of students and residents.
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Works independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary/cross-functional teams with minimal oversight and direction from the Manager.
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A minimum of 4 years' experience in managed care and clinical pharmacy, direct client and provider interface experience, and demonstrated leadership skills/capabilities experience preferred.
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Travel required.

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PharmD degree and 4 years of
experience in a clinical pharmacy practice setting or managed care setting, or
equivalent.
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Currently active and
unrestricted California Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license.
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Thorough clinical knowledge
regarding therapeutic use of drugs.
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Excellent written and
presentations skills.
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Proficient with MS Office applications.
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Demonstrate problem solving,
math and analytical skills
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Ability to work independently
and as part of a team (including remotely
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Strong project or program
management skills.

Additional Information

- Our Company: At Blue Shield of California we are parents, leader, students, visionaries, heroes, and providers. Everyday we come together striving to fulfill our mission, to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price. For more than 80 years, Blue Shield of California has been dedicated to transforming health care by making it more accessible, cost-effective, and customer-centric. We are a not-for-profit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with 6,800 employees, more than $20 billion in annual revenue and 4.3 million members. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have a positive impact on California communities. Blue Shield of California is headquartered in Oakland, California with 18 additional locations including Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego. We're excited to share Blue Shield of California has received awards and recognition for - LGBT diversity, quality improvement, most influential women in corporate America, Bay Area's top companies in volunteering & giving, and one of the world's most ethical companies. Here at Blue Shield of California, we're striving to make a positive change across our industry and the communities we live in - Join us!

- Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

- Equal Employment Opportunity: External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

- Requisition ID: 200026D

- Posting Date: Sep 22, 2020

- Schedule: Full-time

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