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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President, Phamarcy Networks - **Company:** CRIVITZ PHARMACY - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $238,000.0 - $280,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Fraud Prevention and Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1f04bc769fbad6e4 ## About the Role * Experience: 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy network management, pharmacy contracting, or PBM operations. * Experience across lines of business: Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Exchange * Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the PBM ecosystem, pharmacy reimbursement models (AWP, MAC, NADAC), and the operational differences between traditional and pass-through/transparent PBMs. * Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex, multi-million dollar contracts with major national pharmacy chains and PSAOs. * Leadership: Demonstrated experience building, leading, and mentoring cross-functional and remote teams in a high-growth environment. * Analytical Acumen: Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to understand complex pricing models and translate data into actionable network strategies. * Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field; PharmD or Master's degree (MBA/MHA) is highly preferred. ## Description The Vice President of Pharmacy Networks is a critical executive leadership role responsible for the strategic vision, contracting, and end-to-end management of SmithRx's national pharmacy network. You will lead negotiations and foster relationships with retail chains, independent pharmacies, Pharmacy Services Administration Organizations (PSAOs), specialty pharmacies, and mail-order facilities. In this role, you will ensure our network aligns with our transparent, pass-through pricing model while maintaining exceptional coverage, quality, and cost-efficiency for our clients and members. You will oversee a team dedicated to network development, compliance, credentialing, and performance optimization. What you will do: Network Strategy & Contracting * Lead Network Strategy: Design and execute the overarching strategy for SmithRx's national and custom pharmacy networks, ensuring alignment with our transparent business model and client needs. * Contract Negotiation: Lead high-level negotiations with major retail chains, PSAOs, specialty pharmacies, and mail-order partners to secure competitive reimbursement rates and favorable contract terms without relying on spread pricing. * Strategic Partnerships: Identify and develop innovative network programs (e.g., high-performance or narrow networks, direct-to-consumer delivery models) to drive down drug costs and improve member access. Network Management & Operations * Oversee Network Performance: Monitor and manage the ongoing performance of the pharmacy network against defined SLAs, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, quality standards, and pricing accuracy. * Credentialing & Compliance: Direct the credentialing and re-credentialing processes, ensuring all network pharmacies comply with federal, state, and SmithRx regulatory standards. * Audit & Fraud Prevention: Oversee the pharmacy audit team to manage network integrity, minimize Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), and execute audit recoveries effectively. * Government programs readiness: Implementation of needed policies and procedures to meet CMS oversight requirements. Cross-Functional Leadership * + Internal Alignment: Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Clinical Strategy, Pricing/Underwriting, and Product teams to ensure network capabilities are accurately represented in the market and successfully integrated into our technology platforms. + Data & Analytics: Collaborate with data and analytics teams to monitor network profitability, utilization trends, and cost models to proactively identify areas for financial optimization. + Team Development: Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of network managers, contracting specialists, and analysts. 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