Chief Pharmacy Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Us

Gifthealth is the single partner platform powering the prescription journey, from intake to delivery and adherence. We partner with pharmaceutical manufacturers, prescribers, and patients to power wow moments at every step. As we scale to serve new logos and deepen our relationships with partners like Lilly, we are building the leadership team to match.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Pharmacy Officer will serve as the clinical and operational leader of Gifthealth’s entire pharmacy vertical. This is a rare opportunity to build and scale a pharmacy organization at the intersection of technology, specialty therapeutics, and manufacturer partnership, with the full backing of executive leadership and a clear mandate to grow. The CPO will have direct CEO access, a world-class team, and the chance to redefine what pharmacy partnership looks like for manufacturers and patients alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, operations, and performance of Gifthealth’s pharmacy vertical, including Pharmacy Quality, Pharmacy Operations, and the Gastroenterology program
• Serve as the executive clinical liaison to pharmaceutical manufacturer partners, ensuring pharmacy capabilities support every new logo from day one
• Lead accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality programs across all pharmacy operations
• Partner with the Agentic AI and technology teams to integrate pharmacy clinical intelligence into the Gifthealth platform (Digi+Hub)
• Drive patient adherence outcomes and start-and-stay-on-treatment metrics across specialty and GI therapeutic areas
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing pharmacy team; foster a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Operations and Enterprise PMO on intake-to-delivery workflows, ensuring seamless service delivery for every logo

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required; active pharmacist licensure in good standing required
• MBA or advanced clinical degree (Preferred)

Experience & Knowledge

• 10+ years of progressive pharmacy leadership, including executive-level experience in specialty pharmacy, hub services, or direct-to-patient (DTP) distribution (Required)
• Deep knowledge of specialty and GI therapeutic areas and the pharmaceutical manufacturer landscape (Required)
• Proven track record leading accreditation (URAC, ACHC) and quality management programs (Required)
• Experience operating at the manufacturer interface, including managing hub programs, patient support services, and co-pay/patient assistance program oversight (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale pharmacy teams in a high-growth, technology-driven environment (Required)

Work Environment

• Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
• Schedule: Full-time; reports directly to the CEO

Key Essential Functions

This role requires the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across executive, clinical, and operational teams; build and maintain complex external relationships with pharma manufacturer partners; and lead a matrixed pharmacy organization with accountability for quality, compliance, and performance outcomes. The CPO must be able to travel as needed for client engagement and maintain active pharmacist licensure throughout employment.

Employment Classification

Status: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Gifthealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel. Gifthealth reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.