Title: Vice President, Practice Strategy and Innovation & AMCP Foundation Executive Director 

Department: Practice Strategy

Reports to: AMCP CEO

Classification: Full time, Exempt

Come Join a Dynamic Team as a Strategic Leader!

AMCP and the AMCP Foundation are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to take on a pivotal role in influencing the future of managed care pharmacy. If you are a forward-thinking expert with a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and a passion for driving change, this is the opportunity for you!

What You Will Do:

As part of AMCP’s Leadership Team, you will:

• Innovate and Strategize: Develop long-term strategic visions and annual operating plans tailored to AMCP members' needs, collaborating with various AMCP departments.
• Provide Thought Leadership: Stay at the forefront of healthcare trends that are impacting managed care pharmacy and represent AMCP in external engagements.
• Lead the AMCP Foundation: Serve as the Executive Director, providing strategic direction, overseeing programs, and growing the Foundation through strong internal and external relationships.
• Support Program Development: Explore, design, and implement projects and partnerships that align with AMCP and Foundation priorities, and seek financial support for thought leadership initiatives.
• Mentor and Develop Teams: Lead and inspire teams, provide feedback, and support their professional growth to ensure the delivery of exceptional resources and tools for AMCP members.

What You Will Get Out of This Role:

• Influence and Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping practice and policy within the managed care pharmacy sector, driving forward-thinking initiatives.
• Leadership Experience: Gain extensive experience in strategic leadership, governance, and organizational development.
• Professional Growth: Work collaboratively with a network of professionals, enhancing your expertise and expanding your professional footprint.
• Opportunity to Innovate: Engage in innovative projects and strategic planning, contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices.
• Networking: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, AMCP members, and external organizations.

Who We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate will be:

• A Managed Care Pharmacy Expert: With a Pharmacy or Healthcare background and 15 years of progressively responsible positions.
• Member-Centric: Committed to attracting and retaining AMCP's membership base through innovative and forward-thinking initiatives.
• A Strategic Thinker: Capable of developing and implementing strategic plans that support AMCP and Foundation goals.
• A Relationship Builder: Skilled at developing and maintaining effective relationships to encourage communication and teamwork.
• An Effective Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams, with at least five years of experience in leadership roles.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD degree required.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in managed care pharmacy and five years in team leadership/management.
• Skills: Strong financial management, decision-making, project management, and relationship-building skills.

What You Will Get Out of It:

• Work with a staff that has a passion for our mission, believes in each other, and has some fun along the way.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 25 PTO days in your first year
  • 8 paid holidays plus a winter break December 25 – 31 
  • Retirement employer match of 5% plus a Non-Elective Contribution (NEC) which is funded and determined annually by AMCP. NEC’s have ranged 3-4% over the last 3 years.
  • 6 weeks of annual paid parental leave. Eligibility begins after 6 months of service.
  • Hybrid work environment offering flexible work arrangements.
  • Competitive medical, dental, vision plan offerings including a $1,000 employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a $2,000 contribution with any dependents on the plan.
  • Group term and supplemental life insurances with AD&D plus employer-paid short- & long-term disability.
  • Annual discretionary bonus.
  • Employment referral bonus of $1,500.
  • Monthly wellness reimbursement of $40.
  • Employer-paid employee assistance program.
  • Employer-paid professional development.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
  • Employer-paid parking and pre-tax Metro SmartBenefits.

What We Are About:

AMCP is the professional association leading the way to help patients get the medications they need at a cost they can afford. AMCP’s diverse membership of pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and professionals in life sciences and biopharmaceutical companies leverage their specialized expertise in clinical evidence and economics to optimize medication benefit design and population health management and help patients access cost-effective and safe medications and other drug therapies. AMCP members improve the lives of nearly 300 million Americans served by private and public health plans, pharmacy benefit management firms, and emerging care models.

AMCP Foundation is the research, education, and philanthropic organization supporting AMCP, the leading professional association in managed care. We improve health outcomes by developing managed care pharmacy leaders. Our mission is to strengthen managed care pharmacy by investing in future-focused research and inspiring the next generation to improve patient health.

Next Steps:

If you believe you’re a great fit for this role, follow the link below and apply on AMCP’s Career Page today! Please also submit a compelling cover letter while submitting your application. 

AMCP Career Center

It is the policy of AMCP to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AMCP will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.