Vice President, Specialty Operations

Option Care Health

. Develop and execute a multi-year specialty operations strategy aligned with Option Care Health's growth objectives and specialty market expansion plans .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $207,235 - $345,399 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in specialty pharmacy operations, focusing on revenue cycle management, operational excellence, and strategic growth initiatives. Proven ability to drive digital transformation and optimize patient outcomes across diverse therapeutic areas.

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Specialty Pharmacy Operations LeadershipRevenue Cycle ManagementDigital Transformation InitiativesLean Six Sigma ImplementationP&L Responsibility

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Hard Skills

Operational ExcellencePatient Access ManagementReimbursement StrategiesData-Driven DashboardsPredictive AnalyticsProcess EngineeringCapacity OptimizationQuality EnhancementCost Reduction InitiativesCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Leadership DevelopmentMentoringStrategic Partnership BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationChange Management

Tools & Technologies

AIMachine LearningRPAWorkflow IntelligencePatient Engagement Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Black Belt CertificationMaster Black Belt CertificationMBAMHAPharmD

Industry Keywords

Specialty TherapeuticsChronic Disease ManagementOncologyImmunologyNeurologyLimited Distribution DrugsPharmaceutical ServicesHealthcare OperationsInfusion ServicesURAC Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a multi-year specialty operations strategy aligned with Option Care Health's growth objectives and specialty market expansion plans
Lead national specialty pharmacy operations, including dispensing, fulfillment, patient onboarding, pharmacy services, care coordination, admissions, reimbursement support, and operational centers of excellence
Establish scalable operating models supporting growth across chronic, rare, orphan, oncology, immunology, neurology, and other specialty therapeutic areas
Drive operational consistency, service excellence, productivity, and patient outcomes across sites and functions
Serve as a key member of the Specialty and Enterprise Leadership Team
Own operational performance across specialty pharmacy and buy-and-bill revenue cycle functions
Lead strategies to maximize reimbursement, accelerate cash collections, reduce revenue leakage, improve clean claim rates, and optimize gross-to-net performance
Oversee patient access, benefits investigation, prior authorization, financial assistance, copay support, claims management, collections, and reimbursement operations
Partner with Finance and Commercial leaders to drive profitable growth, margin expansion, and operating leverage
Manage a multi-hundred-million-dollar operating budget and deliver against growth and EBITDA targets
Provide executive oversight across specialty pharmacy dispensing operations and therapeutic categories
Drive patient experience, adherence, persistence, and therapy outcomes
Ensure readiness for emerging specialty medications, limited distribution drugs, manufacturer programs, and innovative care models
Lead network optimization and operational scalability for national expansion
Sponsor specialty operations digital transformation initiatives using AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, RPA, workflow intelligence, and patient engagement technologies
Modernize operating models and create data-driven dashboards, predictive metrics, and advanced analytics
Establish operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, process engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies
Lead productivity, cycle-time reduction, capacity optimization, quality enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives
Implement performance management frameworks and enterprise KPI governance
Ensure accountability for operational, service, quality, compliance, and financial results
Lead a large national organization of vice presidents, regional leaders, directors, pharmacists, operations leaders, revenue cycle teams, reimbursement specialists, and support functions
Build, mentor, retain, and develop executive and emerging leadership talent
Partner with the EVP Specialty Sales & Solutions on manufacturer, payer, provider, health system, and strategic growth initiatives
Support diligence and integration for acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and new business opportunities
Translate market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into operational capabilities
Represent Option Care Health with manufacturers, payers, health systems, accreditation organizations, and industry associations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements
Maintain readiness for URAC, ACHC, NABP, and other applicable standards
Oversee patient safety, pharmacy quality programs, audit readiness, and enterprise risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in specialty pharmacy, healthcare operations, specialty therapeutics, infusion services, or related sectors
Significant executive leadership experience overseeing national, multi-site specialty pharmacy operations
Extensive experience leading specialty pharmacy revenue cycle management, reimbursement, patient access, and buy-and-bill operations
Demonstrated success managing large-scale national organizations with 1,000+ team members across multiple geographies and functions
Proven ability to lead enterprise transformation initiatives involving digital technologies, automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence
Strong history of delivering sustained growth, margin expansion, productivity improvement, and operational excellence
Experience owning major P&L responsibility with accountability for revenue, EBITDA, budgets, and capital planning
Deep expertise in specialty therapeutics, including chronic, rare, orphan, oncology, immunology, neurology, and other complex disease states
Demonstrated success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, and process transformation initiatives
Executive leadership experience within a national specialty pharmacy organization, PBM specialty platform, integrated healthcare delivery organization, specialty infusion company, or large pharmaceutical services organization preferred
Experience supporting limited distribution drug networks, manufacturer services programs, and specialty commercialization efforts preferred
Experience integrating acquisitions and scaling enterprise operations during periods of rapid growth preferred
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred
Bachelor's degree required, life sciences preferred
Master's degree strongly preferred
MBA, MHA, R.Ph, PharmD, or other advanced healthcare/business degree highly desirable
Travel Requirements: 25-40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid Time off
Bonding Time Off
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
HSA Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
myFlexPay
Family Support
Mental Health Services
Company Paid Life Insurance
Award/Recognition Programs