Chad Forinash
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Director with a proven track record at Valeris, excelling in strategic planning and collaborative leadership. Spearheaded clinical pipeline development and optimized operations, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Adept at risk management and fostering a culture of innovation, while mentoring teams to enhance performance and drive organizational growth.
Senior executive with proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and leveraging data to inform decisions. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs. Highly skilled in leadership, communication, and delivering impactful results.
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. Utilizes proven methodologies to drive business growth and enhance organizational performance. Track record of successfully leading diverse teams and managing complex projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Director Pharmacy & Clinical Services
Valeris
Louisville, KY
05.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the company's pharmacy operations and clinical service functions.
- Provides expertise within the pharmacy regulatory and specialty pharmacy compliance.
- Responsible for patient direct, PAP and manufacturer specific programs
- Developed clinical intervention protocols
- Responsible for strategic development of clinical pipeline, commercial and pre-commercial.
- Oversaw budget management processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Mentored junior directors, fostering leadership skills and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within teams.
- Directed comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate potential impacts on company operations and objectives.
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency with process improvements and automation.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated seamless business transitions during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations while integrating teams effectively.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure compliance with local laws, standards, and regulations relevant to the business domain.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Met with department supervisors and provided staff support to attain organizational goals.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives.
- Developed and implemented performance metrics to monitor project success and optimize resource allocation.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring efforts to align departmental goals with corporate strategy.
- Cultivated partnerships with stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and support business growth objectives.
Sr Director Pharmacy & Clinical Services
PharmaCord
Louisville, KY
05.2017 - 06.2025
- Grew talent pool by actively recruiting top-tier candidates from diverse backgrounds while implementing robust training programs for skill development across all levels of staff members.
- Revamped operational plans to refocus staff and align processes with business objectives.
- Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.
- Set strategic plans and [Type] goals to strengthen operations and drive growth.
- Responsible for patient direct, PAP and manufacturer specific programs.
- Development of clinical intervention protocols
- Strategic development of clinical pipeline, commercial and pre-commercial.
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VP Pharmacy Services
Dohmen Life Science Services
Chesterfield, MO
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction
- Commercial product launch and competitive takeaway experience with specialty/orphan medications
- ACHC, URAC, and VAWD accreditation experience
- Strategic supply chain decisions, materials, procurement and pharmacy implementation planning for commerical and pre-commercial products.
- Plan and implement drug channel initiatives from open to closed, exclusive distribution model.
- Accountable for all prescriptions, wholesale and 3PL activities associated with orphan medications and rare disease management.
Regional Pharmacy Manager
Pharmacorr/Corizon Health
Little Rock, AR
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted regular audits of pharmacy practices, identifying compliance gaps and implementing corrective actions for continuous improvement.
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Pharmacist-in-Charge
The Corner Pharmacy Holdings, Inc
St. Louis, MO
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Managed pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Supervised team of pharmacists and technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing knowledge of pharmaceuticals and customer service.
Education
PharmD D Pharmaceutical Sciences And Administration - Pharmacy
University of Colorado Health Science Center
Aurora, CO05-2011
MBA -
Webster University
St. Louis, MO01-2007
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Health Sciences And Pharmacy
St Louis, MO05-2003
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Culture transformation
- Team management
- Policy development
- Pipeline development
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Budget management
- Contract and vendor management
- Strategies and goals
- Staff development
- People management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Operations management
- Crisis management
- Issues resolution
- Project coordination
- Financial management
- Facilities management
- Leadership development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Client relations
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Risk management
- Vendor relationship management
- Performance management
Accomplishments
- Lean Supply Chain Management Certified- Management and Strategy Institute - Issued April 2025
- APVASC - CCRPS- Issued Oct 2024; Expires Oct 2034 - Skills: Pharmacovigilance
- AGCPC - CCRPS - Issued April 2024; Expires April 2026 Skills: Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification - The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) - Issued April 2024 Skills: Lean Six Sigma
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Certification
- Lean Supply Chain Management Certified - Management & Strategy Institute [Issued April 2025 ]
- APVASC - CCRPS - [Issued Oct 2024 - Expires Oct 2034] Skills: Pharmacovigilance
- AGCPC - CCRPS [Issued April 2024- Expires April 2026] Skills: Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification - The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) [Issued April 2024] Skills: Lean Six Sigma
- BCMAS - Thee Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs- [Issued June 2018 - Expires June 2026]
- Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) - National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) - [Issued Oct 2016- Expires Oct 2026]
- Pharmacy Regulatory Specialists (PRS) - Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc. - [Issued Feb 2015]
- Fellowship of th American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (FASCP) - American Society of Consultant Pharmacists [Issued May 2011]
- Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) - BPS -Board of Pharmacy Specialties [Issued Mar 2011 - Expires Dec 2028]
Pharmacy Licensure
Multi-state Licensed Pharmacist [ AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA, WV]
Timeline
Sr Director Pharmacy & Clinical Services
Valeris
05.2025 - Current
Sr Director Pharmacy & Clinical Services
PharmaCord
05.2017 - 06.2025
VP Pharmacy Services
Dohmen Life Science Services
02.2013 - 05.2017
Regional Pharmacy Manager
Pharmacorr/Corizon Health
12.2011 - 01.2013
Pharmacist-in-Charge
The Corner Pharmacy Holdings, Inc
05.2010 - 12.2011
PharmD D Pharmaceutical Sciences And Administration - Pharmacy
University of Colorado Health Science Center
MBA -
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Health Sciences And Pharmacy