Specialty Clinical Pharmacist

SPECIALTY CLINICAL PHARMACIST

We are seeking a licensed pharmacist to serve as the clinical subject matter expert on specialty medications . The Specialty Clinical Pharmacist will work with cross-functional teams to analyze pharmacy cost of care, evaluate prescribing trends, and recommend appropriate-use guidelines. This role requires a strong clinical knowledge base that is kept current through continuing education, professional affiliations, and active engagement with the evolving specialty drug landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and stay ahead of emerging specialty drug trends, pipeline developments, biosimilar launches, and legislative or regulatory changes; translate insights into actionable strategy and clear guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Partner with sales enablement teams to support direct client conversations, proposals, and presentations, clearly articulating the value and differentiation of the specialty clinical model.
• Serve as the clinical subject matter expert on the organization's specialty drug management strategies, helping to expand and maintain a state-of-the-art clinical database.
• Provide clinical expertise on complex medication cases, high-cost claims, and clinical prior authorization reviews.
• Evaluate and develop treatment protocols for rare and complex disease states as needed, incorporating current clinical evidence and best-practice guidelines.
• Act as a cross-functional clinical resource for data analytics, software development, marketing, and sales teams, ensuring clinical accuracy across products, tools, and client-facing materials.
• Educate and support internal teams — including product, sales, and operations — on specialty pharmacy nuances, new clinical developments, and the broader competitive landscape.
• Engage directly with prescribers and providers to advocate for clinically appropriate, cost-saving medication alternatives on behalf of clients, leveraging professional resources and clinical expertise to support recommendations.
• Analyze pharmacy cost-of-care data and prescribing trends to identify utilization patterns, gaps in care, and opportunities for cost containment.
• Develop, refine, and maintain clinical criteria, coverage policies, and utilization management guidelines for specialty medications.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, webinars, and professional forums to stay current on specialty pharmacy trends and best practices.
• Support ad hoc clinical research projects, literature reviews, and market analyses to inform broader organizational strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (Pharm.D., M.S.) in Pharmacy.
• Current, active Pharmacy license in good standing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data modeling.
• Strong, current clinical knowledge base, maintained through continuing education and professional affiliations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to both clinical and non-clinical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex clinical data into clear, actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credentialing.
• At least one year of Specialty Pharmacy experience.
• Experience working with a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) or Health Plan.
• Familiarity with prior authorization and utilization management processes.
• Experience evaluating rare disease or complex disease-state treatment protocols.

Salary Range:

$115K to $125K plus benefits

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