Client Summary:

• Leading integrated pharmacy serving at-home specialty patients and long-term care facilities across all 50 U.S. states.
• Patient populations include senior living, post-acute, and correctional facilities.
• Achieved nearly 50% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since 2018.
• Ranked among the top 5 independent Specialty and LTC pharmacies in the U.S.
• Focused on timely medication delivery, cost-saving solutions, and dedicated clinical teams.
• Actively expanding partnerships with physician groups, health systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Growing capabilities in advanced therapies.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical Program Design & Execution

• Develop and launch scalable, disease-specific clinical programs for complex therapeutic areas (oncology, neurology, hematology).
• Integrate programs into operational workflows with a focus on continuity of care, adherence, and measurable patient outcomes.
• Build onboarding and longitudinal support models that improve adherence and reduce readmissions.

Patient Education & Engagement

• Design and manage education strategies and case management tools to support patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Oversee deployment of digital tools, nurse educators, and engagement pathways to drive >90% medication adherence.

Accreditation & Quality Standards

• Ensure programs meet and exceed URAC, ACHC, NABP, and other accreditation requirements.
• Lead quality improvement efforts and participate in regular audits and compliance initiatives.

Pharma & Industry Collaboration

• Serve as a clinical liaison to pharmaceutical manufacturers, co-developing patient support initiatives and enhanced service programs.
• Collaborate on real-world data collection and insights that support pharma-sponsored initiatives.

Therapeutic Market Intelligence

• Stay current on clinical developments, payer policy shifts, and digital health innovation in specialty therapeutics.
• Continuously refine Polaris’s clinical offerings based on evidence-based practices and competitive insights.

Experience & Skills:
Required Experience and Qualifications:

• PharmD required; residency training preferred.
• 8+ years of experience designing and leading clinical programs in specialty pharmacy or pharmaceutical services.
• Deep knowledge of therapeutic areas: oncology, neurology (MS), and hematology (hemophilia).
• Strong understanding of the specialty pharmacy ecosystem, including accreditation, patient services, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven success in working with pharmaceutical companies on patient services or enhanced service models.
• Knowledge of medication adherence strategies, patient journey mapping, and support services.
• Familiarity with patient engagement platforms, EMR systems, and care management tools.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Clinical leader with a track record of improving adherence and patient outcomes through well-structured programs.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator comfortable working in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
• Has experience with or has led pharma-sponsored clinical initiatives or outcomes-based programs.
• Brings a business-savvy mindset to clinical programming—understanding both impact and ROI.

Compensation $200k-$250k, Health Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation