Julie Hessick, RPh
Hilliard,OH
Summary
Goal-oriented pharmacist leader with demonstrated versatility in adapting to ever-increasing complexity of healthcare. Develops company strategy to obtain optimal growth and revenue goals. Manages key relationships with partners to establish long-term agreements. Offering a wealth of experience in Health Technology, Precision Medicine, Specialty Pharmacy, and Managed Care with strong leadership and relationship building skills. Thorough individual experienced working in competitive market and skilled at strategic planning and project management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Director, Specialty Technology Innovation
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
12.2023 - Current
- Developed multi-year strategic roadmaps to implement cost savings technology in the Specialty Pharmacy
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
Specialty Pharmacy Innovation, Sr Professional
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported business development efforts by providing relevant market intelligence and competitor analysis
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as forecasting and budgeting
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving technology
Senior Director, Business Development
OneOme
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Focused on helping healthcare providers optimize genomic profiles to improve clinical and financial outcomes along with assisting with clinical trials and studies
- Direct design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities
- Delivered sales presentations, effectively communicating the value proposition of the company''s offerings
Director, Clinical And Regulatory Affairs
CoverMyMeds LLC.
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsible for representing and advocating CoverMyMeds interests to public policy groups, state and federal legislatures, and industry groups
- Develop and present legislative public policy that can positively impact patients' access to medications and decrease medication abandonmen
- Research, monitor, and analyze impact of legislative and regulatory concerns and opportunities pertaining to Utilization Management, ePA, real-time benefit checks, and biologics
Director, PBM/Plan Accounts
CoverMyMeds LLC.
04.2013 - 11.2017
- Responsible for Account Management, Product Management, and Project Management teams for PBM and Health Plan customers
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment by implementing strategies which resulted in 65% growth and adoption of ePA
- Developed and executed client specific demonstrations and benefit-driven presentations for new and existing clients
- Strategic planning and oversaw development, launch, and on-going implementations for ePA, clinical messaging, and real-time benefit check (pharmacy and medical)
Manager Clinical Services
Bioscrip Inc.
04.2002 - 04.2013
- Oversaw formulary management and prior authorization review for PBM Clients along with leading P&T committee
- Designed specialty clinical guidelines for review of clinical prior authorization override requests for utilization management programs. Created MTM programs to manage critical disease states including Oncology, HIV, Hep C, MS and Autoimmune disease
- Develop and strengthened specialty pharmacy workflow enhancements and analyzed trends in medication use to make recommendations for policy updates
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Co
05.1997 - 01.2003
- Responsible for processing, filling and verifying prescriptions, counseling patients on prescription and OTC medications, communicating with nurses and physicians
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure
- Monitored patient care, pursued opportunities for improvement, and resolved identified problems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH1997
Skills
- Strategic planning and alignment
- Precision Medicine
- Clinical understanding
- Relationship building
- Business strategy
- Market understanding
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Strong presentation skills
Affiliations
- ASHP Pharmacogenomics Certification
- National Association of Specialty Pharmacy- Precision Medicine Lead
- The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy- Preceptor
Timeline
Lead Director, Specialty Technology Innovation
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
12.2023 - Current
Specialty Pharmacy Innovation, Sr Professional
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
11.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Director, Business Development
OneOme
03.2019 - 10.2022
Director, Clinical And Regulatory Affairs
CoverMyMeds LLC.
11.2017 - 12.2018
Director, PBM/Plan Accounts
CoverMyMeds LLC.
04.2013 - 11.2017
Manager Clinical Services
Bioscrip Inc.
04.2002 - 04.2013
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Co
05.1997 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Ohio State University
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