Enterprise Director 340B Drug Pricing Program

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This position is responsible for strategic leadership, guidance, and oversight of all aspects of WVU Medicine’s 340B Drug Pricing Program across all Enterprise 340B Covered Entities. This role serves as the 340B subject matter expert and is responsible for planning, direction, operational coordination and efficient application of compliance and business/financial initiatives as it relates to the 340B Program. This role provides direction guidance and advocacy for all 340B Program regulatory matters including HRSA requirements, state, federal regulations and manufacturer restrictions to ensure 340B Program integrity. In partnership with the Chief Pharmacy Officer provides leadership and guidance for 340B Program financial matters including oversight of 340B financial services, business analytics, budgeting, compliant billing and contract pharmacy analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must possess a current license as required by the state board where services will be provided or be license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 100 days of hire. 
WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy or    
PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy or
MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy or
OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy or

NOTE:

* While waiting for licensure, employees may not practice pharmacy under West Virginia law and may not be allowed within the licensed pharmacy area without direct and guided supervision of a licensed pharmacist

* Employee may not function as a Pharmacist-in-Charge or perform any function of a practicing pharmacist.

* Incumbents will refrain from engaging in any responsibilities that necessitate a pharmacist's license until they have obtained full licensure.

2. Obtain 340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) status within 12 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Candidates must have experience in at least ONE of the following areas: 

• Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND  four (4) years of administrative experience.  
• Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND five (5) years of administrative experience. 
• Seven (7) years of inpatient and/or health-system pharmacy administrative experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health. 
2. Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Promotes, through a close working relationship with the pharmacy leaders, a climate to promote the compliant, effective, rational and cost-effective processes to ensure compliance and fiscally responsible practices.

2. Provides direction, expertise, and leadership for the System 340B Drug Discount Program.

3. Actively engages with senior leadership and participates in decision-making processes related to the implementation of new 340B processes, compliance, and financial matters.

4. Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with both internal WVUHS leaders (accounting, legal, IT) and external relationships (wholesalers, manufacturers, contract pharmacies, split-billing software vendors, employee benefit pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), and third-party administrator (TPA) vendors, as needed.

5. Provides expertise on all 340B Program legislation, advocacy, and policy changes.

6. Develop goals and strategic plans for implementation for future directions in compliance, optimization, and finance.

7. Reviews, negotiates and maintains all 340B contracts.

8. Oversee the contract pharmacy marketing program to attract and retain qualified retail pharmacy contracts to best serve eligible patients.

9. Establishes annual and long term, compliance and financial goals in coordination with enterprise pharmacy manager/directors.

10. Develop business plans to prioritize and implement programs related to compliance and finance.

11. Demonstrates strategic thinking and effectiveness by identifying future needs and problem areas, developing workable solutions, and following through to action.

12. Assures the development of policies and procedures that meet or exceed the compliance and regulatory standards of governing bodies.

13. Maintains personal development program to improve professional and business skills necessary for high level performance within the position. Attend meetings and seminars to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field and apply information obtained within the System as appropriate.

14. Utilizes key financial and productivity tools to manage and allocate resources of the department.

15. Works with site leaders to identify and rectify contract pharmacy budget variances.

16. Promotes programs which stress cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance.

17. Coordinates internal, external and HRSA audits and leads the development of corrective action plans

18. Provide system-level reports to leadership on program performance, risks, and opportunities for optimization.

19. Leads the multidisciplinary 340B Advisory Council of Enterprise senior leadership and 340B Affinity Group

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to stand and walk short distances for eight or more hours.

2. Frequent sitting for long periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard remote work and office environment.

2. Periodic travel throughout the system.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work under stressful working conditions.

2. Strong collaboration, teambuilding, and consensus building skills required.

3. High-level problem identification/mitigation/resolution skills.

4. Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of accounting information systems. Ability to adapt and quickly learn other computer applications as required.

5. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

6. Strong analytical, financial and project management skills.

7. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

500 SYSTEM Administration