**Details** + **Department:** Pharmacy Administration + **Schedule:** Full Time, Days + **Location:** Remote **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** As the Senior Director, Pharmacy on our national team you will serve as the national expert for pharmacy services and programs across the organization. You will also provide leadership and accountability over Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Operations. Other responsibilities will include: + Ensure that policies and procedures are developed and implemented according to organizational, regional, national, state, and federal requirements and guidelines and are approved by the institution's legal department. + Assess opportunities for cost savings and business improvements in various aspects of pharmacy services and program utilization, including opportunities for cost savings and system improvements to yield higher compliance. + Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate the reduction of pharmaceutical cost in services and programs, while maintaining high levels of quality, service, and safety. + Determine and support any strategy for pharmacy services and programs for the organization including key stakeholder relations, coordination, contracting, corporate-level operations, policy and procedure development, program enhancement/optimization, and reporting. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Active unrestricted professional licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed. Education: + Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required. Work Experience: + 5 years of experience required. + 2 years of cumulative leadership or management experience required OR a graduate from an accredited Health System Pharmacy Administration residency program required. **Additional Preferences** + 5-7+ years experience with Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) + 5+ years leadership experience with direct reports **Why Join Our Team** Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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