Katie McCarey
Vice President, Pharmacy Strategy & Product Innovation
- Role
- Vice President, Pharmacy Strategy at Optumrx at Optum
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katie McCarey
My DNA includes these Super Hero Talents- 18+ years successful Managed Care, PBM, Pharmacy, Operations, Product Innovation, Process Improvement, Contracting and Strategic expertise- Experience developing large, complex programs (product launches, strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, executive programs), implementations, pilots, IT integrations as well as Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharmacy Operations, Product Development and Network Contracting Experience - Federal Contracting Competence, including Tricare & US Department of Veterans Affairs - Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to creatively negotiate demands - Increased productivity of the organization with proven leadership skills, talent in stream-lining workflows, emotional intelligence and creating “Order out of Chaos”- Results-oriented, customer driven, organized with high attention to detail - Ability to assess and prioritize workload in a strict deadline-oriented environment - Thrive on dynamics of teamwork and overcoming obstacles - Outstanding ability to sell recommendations to executive management through exceptional presentations, tangible quantitative explanation, and mastery of qualitative factors that complement the numbers - Excellent written/verbal communication and customer service skills, with the ability to proactively address leadership and client needs - Excellent project management skills and a desire to improve current processes - Deep comfort level with program analysis, measurement and reporting - Collaborative, proactive, creative, entrepreneurial, a healthy appetite for feedback, and thrive in high-pressure situations - In-depth knowledge of software programs and integrations - Product Innovation & Development Expertise with a concentration in Health Equity and SDOH - Pharmacy Operations, Formulary and P&T expertise - A service minded person who \"Thinks Customer\"- Advanced Graduate Degrees: Business Administration, Pharmacy and Public Health (Epidemiology Concentration)- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Specialties: Managed Care & PBM Operations, Pharmacy & Federal Contracting, Product Development & Innovation, Formulary Design, Large-scale Implementations, Six Sigma/LEAN, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial & Portfolio Management, Reporting & Analytics, IT Asset Management, Network Negotiations, Development of Large Clinical Programs, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Technology Solutioning.
Experience
Vice President, Pharmacy Strategy at Optumrx
Nov 2022 — Present
Oversight of the Pharmacy Product, Strategic Initiatives, Network, Health Equity, Account Management and Pharmacy Operations & Reporting Teams.
Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor's degree, Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Emphasis on Team Psychology)
1998 — 2002
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health - Concentration: Epidemiology & Pharmacy, 4.0
2018 — 2020
Columbia Southern University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
2012 — 2013
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