Director, Drug Product Data & Industry Standards
About the role
The Director, Drug Product Data and Industry Standards is a leadership position within Clinical Solutions, a technology and information solutions business. Reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Solutions, this role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of drug product data content and ensuring the organization remains ahead of evolving industry trends, regulatory changes, and customer needs.
Responsibilities
A clearly defined and actively maintained strategy for drug product data that anticipates industry needs and supports business growth.
Expert interpretation of pharmacy law and regulation changes and their implications for data structure, content, and customer impact.
Active representation of the organization at NCPDP and other relevant industry forums, with influence over standards development.
Strong relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, industry partners, and key customers that support data access and competitive positioning.
Leadership across internal teams - Product, Technology, Clinical and Sales - ensuring data decisions are well-informed, well-communicated, and consistently executed.
Requirements
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (RPh); active pharmacist licensure required.
Experience (7+ years) working with drug product data in a compendia, healthcare data, pharmacy informatics, or related environment.
Deep familiarity with NCPDP standards and their application to transactional pharmacy data (dispensing, e-prescribing, claims, interoperability).
Able to interpret pharmacy law and federal/state regulatory changes and assess their practical implications for data and operations.
Experience setting strategic direction, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving organizational decisions without always having direct authority.
Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with industry partners, standards bodies, and customers.
Exceptional understanding of drug product data elements: NDCs, pricing types, ingredients, packaging, and related transactional data structures.
Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical and regulatory topics for non-expert audiences.
Comfort working independently in a remote environment while maintaining high visibility and engagement across teams.
Prior experience working directly with a major drug compendia or healthcare data vendor.
Active participation in NCPDP working groups or committees.
Familiarity with specialty data categories such as compounded products, OTCs, or nutritional products.
Experience managing or mentoring teams of pharmacists, data analysts, or clinical content staff.