Pharmacist Consultant

Location: 968 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA (approx. 80% on-site)

Terms: Full-Time

Job Overview:  Work with our dynamic team of pharmacist consultants and business owners to help our clients solve their ever-changing pharmaceutical product-related business issues.  Assist in projects with pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, health plans/PBMs, pharmacy software providers, and other industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the pharmacist consultant team on a variety of client projects.
• Stay up to date on trends in the pharmaceutical industry and how they may affect our clients’ operations and needs.
• Manage and/or assist with individual client projects, meeting agreed upon timelines while managing client expectations
• Prepare written reports or presentations that summarize project findings and provide conclusions and recommendations for clients
• While always changing, projects may include the following:
  • Review drug compendia monographs and data field exports, comparing to drug manufacturer prescribing information to assess accuracy and provide recommendations
  • Review pharmacy data claims files, comparing paid claims to negotiated contract rates, to identify trends and report upon findings
  • Perform retail pharmacy audits
  • Assist in operational improvement assessments and implementation projects
  • Research and analyze industry changes and their potential impact on PHSL clients

Requirements:

• BS Pharm or Pharm.D. degree with state licensure(s)
• Pharmaceutical manufacturer, specialty pharmacy, health plan, or PBM background
• Sales experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Understanding of pharmacy pricing, drug reimbursement, and impact on pharmacy industry stakeholders. Specific knowledge sets beyond retail pharmacy such as specialty pharmacy, drug coverage under medical benefits, 340B, or more.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including vlookups and functions. Managing large data sets.
• Experience with PowerPoint, presentation creation, and formatting
• Strong critical thinking skills with a drive for continuous learning and self-growth
• Capability to prioritize and work simultaneously on numerous projects, coordinating with multiple individuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative individual with ability to lead projects or work under others
• Detail-oriented individual

Preferred:

• Experience with SharePoint
• Microsoft Access proficiency
• Experience with direct client engagement and management

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a business casual office environment.
• Travel may be required for some client projects and/or industry conferences (less than 20%).
• This role uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets and fax machines.