Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives.
The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.
Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.
Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.
Join us to start
Caring.
Connecting.
Growing together.
As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies.
There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals.
With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
As a
Clinical Pharmacist
, this position is responsible for overall drug information research, evaluation and reviews in response to clinical inquiries from partnering departments.
This position is part of a cross-functional division (e.g., Finance Accounting, Commercial, Legal, Contract Specialist, and Client Management) coordinating formulary strategies for over 60 therapeutic classes.
The work of the Clinical Pharmacist ensures collaborating areas have essential details for clinically appropriate decision making.
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide clinical support with respect to pharmacy benefit design
Conduct clinical research and review drug labels, treatment guidelines, published literature and other key sources to inform drug coverage strategies
Support, liaise, and provide clinical pharmacy consulting services to cross functional teams including individuals with a broad range of expertise
Collaborate on maintenance and enhancements of the clinical intake tool (Optum Rx Clinical Support)
Work with partners such as clinical leadership, commercial strategy and legal
Collaborate with the greater clinical organization including Drug Intelligence, Pipeline, Industry Relations, and Clinical Utilization Management
Review and contribute to the maintenance and development of clinical policies
Maintain solid clinical knowledge of multiple therapeutic categories for drug information research requests (e.g., Diabetes, Respiratory disease, Oncology, Hematology, Neurology)
Present educational information on newly approved and up-and-coming drugs to the clinical and non-clinical teams
Attend internal and external meetings to gain latest information on clinical trials and other details pertaining to drug pipeline
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy (BPharm) or Masters equivalent (MPharm)
Registered with the Pharmacy Society of Ireland
Proven experience as a pharmacist in community pharmacy, hospital, clinical, medical information or industry setting
Demonstrated solid written & verbal communication skills that provide accurate and efficient interpretation of complex clinical information translated and summarized for a diverse audience
Proven previous experience in maintaining professional relationships with internal and external partners
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced clinical training (e.g. Residency, Rotational Pharmacist), experience or master's program
Proven experience in US healthcare system and the role of pharmacy benefit management
Demonstrated strategic thinking and/or project management skills
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application.
Proof will be required to support your application.
Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Optum is a drug-free workplace.
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