Lead Pharmacist

Job Description and Duties

The Lead Pharmacist provides technical assistance, subject matter expertise, and pharmaceutical industry guidance to the PPPB team, CalRx program, and OHCA leadership. This role researches, evaluates, and analyzes strategies to make drugs more affordable and accessible in California. The incumbent is expected to have the skills to assess highly complex pharmaceutical issues, consider regulatory and policy impacts, and perform ongoing monitoring and analysis. As needed, the Lead Pharmacist will develop both verbal and written reports and recommendations to support PPPB, OHCA, and for departmental action related to federal and state legislation and regulations.

Working Conditions

HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being. HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped pay-per-charge electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Desirable Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in health care pharmaceutical spending related issues, including cost drivers, utilization patterns, or budget impact analysis.
• At least 1 year of experience evaluating pharmaceutical access and patient outcomes, such as formulary impact, equity considerations, or clinical effectiveness.
• Experience with internal and external stakeholders such as state and federal agencies, external working groups, and private purchasers of health care.
• Experience in health care policy related issues.
• Experience reviewing state and federal laws, regulation and policy.
• Knowledge of managing competing priorities and completing tasks in a timely manner.

Benefits

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
HCAI Recruitment: (916) 326-3260
HRRecruitment@hcai.ca.gov

Additional Application Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.