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Director Clinical Pharmacy

Elevance Health


Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Anticipated End Date:

Position Title:

Director Clinical Pharmacy

Job Description:

Director Clinical Pharmacy

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week fostering collaboration and connectivity while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered if candidate resides within a commutable distance from an office.

The Director Clinical Pharmacy is responsible for leading the development implementation oversight and evaluation of clinical pharmacy strategies clinical interventions pharmacy trend reporting and client implementation initiatives across all customer business segments. Provides strategic leadership for Pharmacy Trend Oversight & Reporting Clinical Program Maintenance and Pharmacy Mandate Execution & Client Implementation to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities clinical quality and cost of care objectives.

How you will make an impact:

  • Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Pharmacy Trend Oversight & Reporting Clinical Program Maintenance and Pharmacy Mandate Execution & Client Implementation functions.

  • Establishes and executes clinical intervention and pharmacy strategy programs.

  • Evaluates maintains and implements clinical programs.

  • Oversees pharmacy trend analysis reporting and performance insights to support business and clinical decision-making.

  • Provides leadership for client implementation of pharmacy mandates drug list updates and clinical program changes while partnering with operational and client-facing teams to ensure successful execution.

  • Supports enterprise accreditation processes.

  • Collaborates with Care Management and other cross-functional partners to improve medication compliance clinical outcomes and reduce avoidable healthcare utilization.

  • Provides Request for Proposal (RFP) support and contributes to business growth and client retention.

  • Manages departmental budget and supports clinical product growth and operational efficiency.

  • Hires develops coaches counsels and evaluates performance of direct reports and team leads while fostering collaboration across multiple functional areas.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Requires a PharmD RPh or MPh and minimum of 5 years of managed care experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

  • Current unrestricted Pharmacist license in applicable state(s) required.

  • Requires BS in Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading cross-functional pharmacy strategy reporting and implementation teams.

  • Experience with pharmacy trend analytics clinical program governance and performance reporting.

  • Experience leading pharmacy client implementations formulary or mandate execution and operational readiness activities.

  • Demonstrated success leading organizational change and developing high-performing pharmacy teams.

  • Strong executive communication stakeholder management and strategic planning skills.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations the salary* range for this specific position is $155440.00 to $279792.00.

Location(s):Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York and Columbus OH.

In addition to your salary Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location work experience education and/or skill level. Even within the range the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Director

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

MED > Licensed/Registered Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.


Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.


How We Work

At Elevance Health we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers our associates our communities and our business.


We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k) match stock purchase plan life insurance wellness programs and financial education resources to name a few.


Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.


The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.


Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.


Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.


NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13 the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 other words the job is posted until 3/13 not through 3/13.


Required Experience:

Director


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Elevance Health, formerly Anthem, Inc., serves people across their entire health journey taking an integrated whole-health approach.

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