University of Maryland Medical System

Director Pharmacy Business and Finance

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), MBA, MHA, or related master's degree required.
  • Minimum of five years' experience in pharmacy operations, finance, or revenue cycle management required.
  • Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and pharmacy billing operations necessary.
  • Preferred experience with 340B Drug Pricing Program and pharmacy revenue cycle management.
  • Leadership experience in a multi-site hospital or health system environment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and monitor the annual pharmacy budget aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Analyze pharmacy expenditures to identify cost optimization opportunities.
  • Direct preparation and delivery of financial reports and analytical insights.
  • Oversee charge integrity and revenue cycle processes for compliance and accuracy.
  • Partner with IT and operational stakeholders to optimize pharmacy billing systems.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including Medicare Part D activities.
  • Lead teams focused on patient prior authorization services for payer compliance.
  • Evaluate financial impacts of formulary changes and collaborate with leadership on strategies.
  • Establish KPIs for financial performance, operational efficiency, and revenue integrity.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and financial reporting standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence pharmacy financial operations across diverse settings.
  • Collaborative environment with clinical and operational leaders.
  • Professional development opportunities for leadership mentorship.
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives impacting pharmacy services.
  • Focus on financial performance improvement and optimization within the healthcare sector.
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

Oversee the financial health and operational performance of the pharmacy service line across the organization. Responsible for budgeting, financial reporting and analytics, revenue cycle management, and charge integrity across inpatient, outpatient, retail, infusion, and physician practice pharmacy settings. Partners with clinical, operational, and Information Technology Services (ITS) leaders to support formulary decision-making, maintain pharmacy billing systems and records, and ensure accurate reimbursement and financial performance. Provides leadership for teams responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, Medicare Part D financial activities, and patient prior authorization services.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the annual budget for the pharmacy service line, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial performance targets.
• Analyze pharmacy expenditures across inpatient, outpatient, retail, infusion, and physician practice settings, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Direct the preparation and delivery of financial reports, dashboards, and analytical insights to support operational, financial, and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee charge integrity and revenue cycle processes to ensure accurate billing, coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance across all pharmacy care settings.
• Partner with Information Technology Services (ITS) and operational stakeholders to develop, maintain, and optimize pharmacy billing records, charge masters, and related system configurations.
• Manage pharmacy accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including oversight of Medicare Part D billing and reimbursement activities.
• Lead and develop teams responsible for patient prior authorization services, ensuring timely processing, payer compliance, and exceptional customer service.
• Evaluate and communicate the financial impact of formulary additions, deletions, and utilization management strategies to pharmacy and clinical leadership.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to provide financial analysis and performance data that support informed business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to pharmacy financial performance, revenue integrity, reimbursement, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare, pharmacy, billing, reimbursement, and financial reporting regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Build, mentor, and lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for financial operations, reporting, analytics, prior authorizations, and revenue cycle support within the pharmacy service line.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Education & Experience - Required
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), MBA, MHA, or master's degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in pharmacy operations, finance, or revenue cycle management within a hospital or integrated health system.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, reimbursement, and pharmacy billing operations.

Education & Experience - Preferred
• Experience supporting or overseeing a 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Experience with pharmacy revenue cycle, billing, and reimbursement operations.
• Experience in pharmacy budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Leadership experience in a multi-site hospital or health system environment.

About University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 13 hospitals and has more than 28,000 employees. The University of Maryland Medical System was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The system is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the system's strategic direction and oversight. The University of Maryland Medical System is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care services to the people of Maryland.
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Size
28,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
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