Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Embla Health is a leading weight management digital health solution that has recently expanded to the US. They are seeking a Director of Pharmacy Partnerships to build and manage their pharmacy network for GLP-1 medications and ensure a high-quality patient experience through effective medication fulfilment and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard US pharmacy partners capable of delivering GLP-1 medications and other cardiometabolic therapies at scale
- Build and maintain strong relationships with pharmacy partners
- Negotiate commercial agreements with pharmacies, wholesalers and GPOs
- Evaluate pricing structures, rebate arrangements and fulfilment economics
- Monitor market changes including shortages, pricing changes and distribution dynamics
- Work with pharmacy partners to improve: fulfilment speed, prescription accuracy, patient onboarding experience
- Ensure strong coordination between pharmacy partners, Embla clinicians and coaching teams
- Implement processes to reduce dispensing errors and delays
- Ensure accurate medication matching (patient, dose, titration schedule)
- Maintain awareness of federal and state pharmacy regulations (FDA, DEA, state boards of pharmacy)
- Ensure pharmacy partnerships operate within appropriate regulatory frameworks
- Monitor compliance requirements relating to prescribing, fulfilment and interstate dispensing
- Develop and communicate pharmacy strategy aligned with Embla’s growth plans in the US
- Track performance metrics across pharmacy partners
- Identify risks relating to supply chain, pricing or regulatory change
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in pharmacy operations
- Demonstrated experience in pharmacy operations, networking, pharmacy procurement contracting and regulatory compliance
- Deep knowledge of federal and state pharmacy law and FDA requirements
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage contracts with pharmacy procurements, GPO's and other partners
- Experience in a high-growth start-up and/or digital healthcare environment
Company Overview
Embla provides an online medical weight loss treatment using prescription drugs and coaching. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, DNK, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.joinembla.com/.