• Manage all aspects of pharmacy operations in two markets with multiple products • Perform duties to develop, direct and implement a pharmacy benefit management program • Aid in formulating and administering related organizational policies and procedures, including pharmacy service quality, pharmacy utilization management and achievement of Company goals for pharmacy and medical programs • Establish the strategic vision, objectives and policies and procedures for the pharmacy program in support of the Corporate strategic vision for multiple plans and markets • Plan, direct and implement pharmacy activities for multiple plans and products • Act as the pharmacy contract administrator for the development and implementation of key contracts and ensure that relevant performance standards are met by vendors • Participate in external accreditation initiatives for multiple plans and products • Manage and analyze operating costs and participate in preparing materials needed for budget planning or special initiatives • Generate, review and analyze drug utilization, utilization management, financial and other ad-hoc reports, records and directives • Confer with staff to obtain data required for planning work function activities • Review statistical analysis in support of recommendations and/or decision making for policies and operational procedures • Maintain daily communication with plan management relative to each market and product • Manage pharmacy department staff to assure adequate coverage and support in multiple locations and for multiple products • Support provider education initiatives such as counter detailing and incentive programs in multiple markets