Job Description

It takes great medical minds to create powerful solutions that solve some of healthcare’s most complex challenges. Join us and put your expertise to work in ways you never imagined possible. We know you’ve honed your career in a fast-moving medical environment. While Gainwell operates with a sense of urgency, you’ll have the opportunity to work more flexible hours. And working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work-life balance, continuous learning, and career development.

Summary

The Leveraged Clinical Pharmacist reports to the PBM Director of Clinical Services and is responsible for supporting key functions across Gainwell Technologies Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), including business development, implementation, clinical services, and leveraged operations. This position contributes to the development, execution, and ongoing support of pharmacy programs through prior authorization (PA) criteria development, coordination of Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and DUR Board activities, collaboration on Preferred Drug List (PDL) strategy, enhancement of pharmacy management solutions, and consultation on pharmacy‑related matters that support customer implementation and ongoing operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Class Review (TCR) Development — Conduct evidence‑based evaluations of drugs and drug classes using accepted clinical methodologies. Develop and maintain Gainwell TCRs to support recommendations for Preferred Drug List (PDL) management and clinical prior authorization (PA) criteria.
• Prior Authorization and Clinical Program Development — Apply evidence‑based medicine principles to develop clinical PA recommendations and supporting documentation for presentation to the P&T Committee and/or DUR Board. Contribute to the development and maintenance of question sets and rules configured within the PA Engine and electronic prior authorization (ePA) system.
• Preferred Drug List (PDL) Support — Review clinical and pricing data to support the Gainwell clinical PDL team in preparation for state P&T Committee and DUR Board meetings.
• Retrospective DUR Initiatives — Review and monitor prescription claims data and prescribing patterns identified as outliers through internal and external analyses to develop relevant retrospective DUR initiatives.
• Clinical Services Publications — Contribute to the development of Clinical Services publications produced on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and as‑needed basis.
• Program Improvement and Clinical Support — Support continuous quality improvement by identifying enhancement opportunities, developing solutions to improve operational efficiency, maintaining the clinical integrity of pharmaceutical solutions, and contributing to pharmacy best practices across the organization.
• Client, Product, and Business Support — Provide support to client accounts during implementation, maintenance, and ongoing operations. Serve as a subject matter expert for pharmacy product development, sales pursuits, request for proposal (RFP) responses, and due‑diligence initiatives, and partner with development teams to provide business guidance on product enhancements and technical tools.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Promote collaboration and alignment across the pharmacy business in support of Gainwell accounts.

Required Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Active Pharmacist license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacy benefit management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting a Medicaid PBM account.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicaid requirements at the state and federal levels.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and related compliance requirements.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and comfortable delivering presentations both within the organization and to external audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in individual and group settings.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and a proactive, solution‑oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively within tight timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, virtual communication platforms, and general organizational and problem‑solving skills.

What to Expect

• Traveling: 0–20%.
• Remote position; candidates may reside in any state.

Applications will be accepted until July 17, 2026.

The pay range for this position is $106,300.00 - $151,800.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a , and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our and visit our for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies  is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.

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