Pharmacy Program Manager - Hybrid Indianapolis, IN
Pharmacy Program Manager
Be part of a transformative effort to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Indiana.
Our client is leading Indiana’s 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program, including the Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again Regional Grants, a historic $600M investment to strengthen healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across 64 fully rural and nine partially rural counties. This initiative brings together state leadership, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and implement solutions that reflect local needs while advancing a shared, statewide vision for better health outcomes.
This is a high-impact role focused on expanding access to critical medications for patients transitioning from hospital to home, helping reduce barriers to care and improve outcomes in rural communities across the state.
About the Role
As the Pharmacy Program Manager, you will support Growing Access to Hospital Post-Discharge Medications by helping rural hospitals implement and strengthen Meds to Beds programs across Indiana.
In this role, you will work closely with the Indiana Department of Health, the Family and Social Services Administration – Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning, rural hospitals, and other stakeholders to support hospital-based medication access programs that ensure patients receive prescribed medications before discharge. You will help drive implementation, build partnerships, provide technical assistance, and support performance tracking to improve care transitions and reduce access and transportation barriers.
This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong relationship-building, program coordination, and the ability to support hospitals and partners through implementation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
Program Coordination & Implementation
Lead coordination efforts that help rural hospitals launch and sustain Meds to Beds programs.
- Coordinate and facilitate Meds to Beds programs with rural hospitals and key stakeholders across Indiana
- Support participating hospitals in implementing program models that improve access to post-discharge medications
- Ensure hospitals receiving grant funds are meeting deliverables outlined in work plans and complying with contract requirements
- Identify implementation barriers and support problem-solving to keep programs moving forward
Hospital & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong partnerships across hospitals, agencies, and external organizations to drive adoption and long-term success.
- Foster partnerships with rural hospital administrators to build hospital buy-in and overcome program implementation barriers
- Work closely with hospital CEOs, pharmacy leadership, and other internal stakeholders to support implementation
- Collaborate with external partners, including the Indiana Pharmacy Association and other stakeholders, to strengthen program delivery
- Share knowledge, best practices, and successful models from existing Meds to Beds programs with participating hospitals and health systems
Technical Assistance & Vendor Coordination
Serve as a key liaison connecting hospitals with the resources, vendors, and support needed for successful implementation.
- Provide on-site technical assistance to participating hospitals and serve as a liaison between hospitals, technical support resources, and IDOH leadership
- Develop relationships with vendors, including medical records systems, couriers, pharmacies, Pharmacy Benefits Managers, Pharmacy Services Administration Organizations, and other potential contractors or sub-awardees
- Help hospitals navigate operational and resource needs related to program development and implementation
- Support coordination between hospitals and external partners to ensure timely, effective program execution
Reporting, Measurement & Performance Tracking
Support data collection, outcome measurement, and reporting to demonstrate impact and guide continuous improvement.
- Develop reporting guidelines and systems to assess program outcomes
- Provide technical support to hospital staff responsible for tracking data and project outcomes
- Work with IDOH leadership to coordinate measurement, analysis, and reporting of progress on defined KPOs
- Provide regular updates and feedback to IDOH leadership on progress, performance, and opportunities for improvement
What You Bring
| Skill | Required / Desired | Years of Experience |
|---|---|---|
| A medical or pharmacy-related degree, or a degree in public health, health science, health policy or administration, social science, or other relevant field | Required | |
| Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously | Required | |
| Ability to synthesize analytical insights into clear, objective, and actionable recommendations | Required | |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences | Required | |
| Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with agency staff, hospital leaders, and stakeholders | Required | |
| Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher | Required | |
| Detail-oriented and self-motivated approach to managing work and priorities | Required | |
| Experience in rural health initiatives | Highly Desired | 2 years |
| Clinical background with experience in pharmacy, hospital, primary care, ambulatory, or community health settings | Highly Desired | |
| Knowledge of federal and state policies and regulations governing pharmacy practices | Highly Desired | |
| Experience in leadership, facilitation, adult education, and project management | Highly Desired | |
| Familiarity with Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), Pharmacy Services Administration Organizations (PSAOs), and point-of-sale pharmacy systems | Highly Desired |
Work Environment & Travel
- Hybrid role based at the IDOH office in downtown Indianapolis
- Onsite presence required 3 days per week
- Remote work available 2 days per week
- Regular travel within Indiana required, approximately 30–40%
- Out-of-state travel for conferences and meetings may be required 1–2 times per year
- Some work outside regular business hours may be required, including occasional overnight stays
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to improving care transitions and medication access for patients in rural Indiana. By helping hospitals implement Meds to Beds programs, you will support solutions that reduce barriers to care, improve medication adherence, and strengthen outcomes after discharge.