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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC014250 Acute Care Pharmacy

Summary:

Additional Information:

The Manager, Pharmacy Initiatives leads the identification, evaluation, and implementation of strategic initiatives that enhance pharmacy services across the healthcare system. This role applies market analysis, financial modeling, and operational planning to support growth and innovation in areas such as 340B, specialty pharmacy, infusion, and clinical pharmacy services. The position partners with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure initiatives are compliant with regulatory requirements, aligned with patient care priorities, and deliver measurable operational and financial results.

Required Education:

Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (if obtained prior to 2000)

Recommended Education:

Doctorate

Required Work Experience:

Direct - 5 years with 3 years of leadership experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Active Pharmacist License required; if license is in good standing from another US jurisdiction, candidate must obtain Arkansas pharmacist license by reciprocity within 180 days of hire (or upon Board approval), with temporary license coverage permitted per Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy rules. - Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Identify, evaluate, and advance strategic opportunities to expand pharmacy services across retail, specialty, 340B, infusion, and clinical areas.

2. Conduct market analyses, environmental assessments, and feasibility studies to inform service line growth and innovation.

3. Develop, analyze, and present business cases and financial models to support new programs, partnerships, and investments.

4. Lead cross-functional planning and implementation of pharmacy initiatives in collaboration with clinical, operational, financial, IT, and compliance teams.

5. Partner with payers and internal stakeholders to support contracting activities, reimbursement strategies, and market access initiatives.

6. Establish and maintain strategic relationships with health systems, prescribers, manufacturers, and community partners.

7. Monitor and evaluate program performance, return on investment, and alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

8. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, payer, and institutional requirements, including 340B program standards.

9. Track emerging trends in healthcare, pharmacy policy, and care delivery to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

10. Provide oversight of high-cost medication management, including specialty, biologic, gene, and cellular therapies; ensure timely and accurate completion of prior authorizations (PA) and single-case agreements (SCA) to support patient access and reimbursement optimization.

11. Lead and develop assigned staff, including the 340B team, overseeing performance, workflow efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and payer requirements.

12. Perform other duties as assigned, supporting organizational needs through collaboration, adaptability, and a service-focused approach aligned with Arkansas Children’s mission and values.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

_“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”_ Michael – Business Operations Manager

•Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

•We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

•Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

•When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.