Pharmacist

Frank Scimeca Pharm.D, BCOP 516-***-**** ê *****.*******@*****.***

**** ****** ******* ***** ******* FL 32832

Summary

Experienced and results driven senior leader with multi-unit pharmacy specialty retail, mail, and PBM operations expertise. Extensive expertise in pharmacy operations, account management, sales and RFP support, clinical program development and implementation. Proven track record of growing organizations through strategic and tactical planning in alignment with sales, trade, and managed care.

Pharmacist Experience

Director Patient Access Kroger Specialty Pharmacy 2019-Present

Leads total staff of 200 associates across multiple locations generating $2.4B in annual revenue.

Responsible for full P&L responsibility and forecasting of 30% year over year growth.

Developed Kroger Specialty Pharmacy’s Oncology service offerings and value propositions to differentiate service to manufacturers and outside stakeholders.

Leads operational aspects of business development opportunities consisting of LDD access, contracting, RFP completion, and revenue generation.

Participates in strategic and tactical planning on initiatives based upon financial analysis, predicted Oncology trends, and projected sales/trade/managed care contracts.

Member of transformation team responsible for developing operational efficiency gains and a standardized staffing model utilizing six sigma methodology.

Redefined operational metrics based upon industry best practices which resulted in a 20% reduction in cost to fill.

Partners with organizational executives to ensure service excellence, strategic goals, and operational/clinical workflows are facilitated based upon customer needs and specialty pharmacy trends.

Supports trade in accessing limited distribution medications and differentiation Kroger’s core and enhanced service offerings for manufacturers.

Specialty Pharmacy Operations Manager Magellan Health 2018-2019

Responsible for managing, overseeing, training, and enhancing the growth and development of specialty pharmacy employees within Magellan Health.

Led all primary specialty operational functionalities including benefits investigation, order entry, pharmacy & medical benefit designs, fulfillment, clinical case management, inventory, and manufacturer driven programs.

Participated in utilization management and formulary development for Oncology specific medications.

Represented account management team for high touch Oncology practices.

Represented Magellan Health in alignment with sales and trade to external stakeholders including physicians, manufacturers, medical plans, accreditation representatives, and vendors.

Served as primary pharmacy contact with manufacturers to report company results and statistics including REMS compliance, drug specific requirements, phase IV clinical data, ADR trends, custom assessment reports, and scorecard performance in industry.

Functioned as Clinical and Operational Subject Matter Expert with health-plan and manufacturer specific RFP’s.

VP/Senior Director of Pharmacy Operations Onco360 Specialty Pharmacy 2015-2017

Led Onco360 specialty pharmacy operations, wholesale, PBM, and HUB team consisting of over $400 million in revenue.

Responsible for all aspects of operations including clinical management, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, pharmacy expansion, and manufacturer relations.

Responsible for full P&L responsibility and forecasting for 60% year over year growth.

Managed team of Pharmacy Directors to provide strategic direction, career development, and operational alignment.

Participated in strategic and tactical planning on Onco360 initiatives based upon financial analysis, predicted Oncology trends, and projected sales/trade/managed care contracts.

Served as senior clinical officer on Quality Committee to comply with URAC/JCAHO accreditation, policies, procedures, quarterly QIP’s, and patient-care initiatives utilizing BCOP expertise, and six-sigma methodology.

Worked in alignment with sales to perform strategic growth objectives through clinical pipelines, product management, and projected therapeutic utilization.

Supported sales in customer meetings, quarterly business reviews, and 340B implementation.

Functioned as Clinical and Operational Subject Matter Expert with managed care and manufacturer specific RFP’s.

Supported trade in accessing limited distribution medications.

Director of Pharmacy & Chief Clinical Officer Onco360 Specialty Pharmacy 2012-2015

Responsible for managing, overseeing, training, and enhancing the growth and development of all pharmacy employees within Onco360.

Led all primary specialty operational functionalities including benefits investigation, order entry, pharmacy & medical benefit designs, fulfillment, clinical case management, inventory, and manufacturer driven programs.

Participated in strategic and tactical planning on Onco360 initiatives based upon financial analysis, predicted Oncology trends, and projected sales/trade/managed care contracts.

Developed and implemented scalable operational processes and goals based upon daily sales and growth projections to increase customer service.

Led quarterly reviews on quality initiative, customer/consumer satisfaction, and performance improvement metrics.

Served as senior clinical officer on Quality Committee to comply with URAC/JCAHO accreditation, policies, procedures, quarterly QIP’s, and patient-care initiatives utilizing BCOP expertise, and six-sigma methodology.

Regulated staffing goals, business needs, and inventory management from directive of VP of Operations, and P&L analysis.

Worked with organizational executives to ensure service excellence, strategic goals, and operational/clinical workflows are facilitated based upon customer needs, and specialty pharmacy trends.

Represented Onco360 in alignment with sales and trade to external stakeholders including physicians, manufacturers, medical plans, 340B entities, accreditation representatives, and vendors.

Served as primary pharmacy contact with manufacturers to report company results and statistics including REMS compliance, drug specific requirements, phase IV clinical data, ADR trends, custom assessment reports, and scorecard performance in industry.

Functioned as Clinical and Operational Subject Matter Expert with health-plan and manufacturer specific RFP’s.

Communicated with medical and nursing staff to optimize the pharmacotherapeutic aspects of patient care.

Conducted time studies of entire pharmaceutical compounding process to arrange ways of maximizing time effectiveness while maintaining accuracy of dispensing.

Ensured accountability records and inventory for all investigational agents were accurate.

Clinical Pharmacist Roles (2009 – 2012)

Oncology & Research Pharmacist – Georgetown University Hospital

Oncology Pharmacist – Mount Sinai Medical Center

Software Skills

Highly Knowledgeable in the following pharmacist software programs:

CPR +

Cerner Works Med Connect

Pyxis Connect

Aria Manager

Education

College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, 2009

St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY

Doctor of Pharmacy

Louisiana State University (In Process)

Master of Business Administration

Professional Licensure

Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist

Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Credential Number: 5130156

State of Alabama (Registered Pharmacist)

Pharmacy License Number: 20873

State of Florida (Registered Pharmacist)

Pharmacy License Number: PS58888

State of New York (Registered Pharmacist)

Pharmacy License Number: 053728

State of Kentucky (Registered Pharmacist)

Pharmacy License Number: 017558

State of Michigan (Registered Pharmacist)

Pharmacy License Number: 530-***-****

State of Utah (Registered Pharmacist)

Pharmacy License Number: 958****-****

Professional Certificates

Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist

Six Sigma Green Belt

Immunization Pharmacist

Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist

Professional Organizations

Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association

American Pharmacists Association

Long Island Pharmacy Association

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