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STACY WALTON

STACY WALTON

Birmingham,Alabama

Summary

Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Shields Health Solutions, driving over $3B in revenue through strategic partnerships and innovative specialty pharmacy solutions. Adept in analytical reasoning and motivational leadership, I excel in building high-performing teams and enhancing client relationships to achieve impactful outcomes in healthcare.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director, Specialty Clinical Programs

Shields Health Solutions
Stoughton, Massachusetts
12.2017 - 07.2025
  • Directed over 80 HSSP and 200+ Biopharma partnerships, enhancing collaboration and revenue growth.
  • Generated over $3B in Limited Distribution Drug revenue within seven years, achieving $10.5M contribution margin in 2024.
  • Cultivated high-performing teams and established cross-functional partnerships to drive operational success.
  • Provided clinical expertise in SP operations, business development, and contract drug programs, including FDA ETASU REMS.
  • Championed drug pipeline strategy and governed Specialty Drug List initiatives effectively.
  • Led startup of Bleeding Disorder with Medical Billing and facilitated Cell & Gene Therapy Workgroup initiatives.

Senior Director, Specialty & Industry Relations

OptumRx, United Healthcare
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Developed competitive LDD strategy, enhancing market access and achieving $20M in annual revenue.
  • Established strong business relationships with Biopharma to negotiate contracts and implement clinical services.
  • Led cost mitigation strategies for United Healthcare, improving patient outcomes through specialty pharmacy initiatives.

Senior Director, Specialty Clinical Programs

OptumRx/BriovaRx/United Healthcare (SXC Health Solutions, Catamaran)
Schaumburg, Illinois
05.2006 - 09.2016
  • Directed development of clinical programs for chronic disease patients, including multi-state home infusion for rare diseases.
  • Implemented and resourced Biopharma contracts within specialty pharmacy clinical operations.
  • Achieved and maintained URAC, ACHC, and VIPPS accreditation for fifteen specialty pharmacies.
  • Served as subject matter expert in specialty quality improvement through data collection and analysis.
  • Led multiple projects aligned with business objectives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Oversaw integration activities for four mergers and acquisitions across responsible areas.
  • Executed new FFS Medicaid and Medicare contracts while facilitating payer credentialing processes.

Staff Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center
08.1999 - 02.2006
  • Surgical ICU and Emergency Department

Manager of Clinical Practice, Acute and Chronic Diseases

Olsten Health Services (Accredo)
09.1997 - 08.1999
  • Specialty and Traditional Home Infusion
  • Directed Chronic-Care platform for patients in multiple states including Pulmonary Hypertension, Hemophilia, Alpha1 Antitrypsin and Neurodegenerative and Immune Deficiencies

Staff Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse

Baptist Medical Center – Montclair
01.1994 - 09.1997
  • Medical/Surgical Unit and Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

American Sentinel College
12.2014

Associate's Degree - Associate of Science in Nursing

Samford University
12.1993

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Collaborative team development
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Client account management
  • Motivational leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Revenue generation

Awards

  • SXC Health Solutions, Inc, MVP Award, 2012
  • SXC Health Solutions, Inc, Cares Award, 2011

Strengths

Si – Steadiness, Influence with priorities in valuing collaboration, giving support and generating enthusiasm, Learner, Developer, Achiever, Maximizer, Connectedness

Professional Associations

  • University of North Alabama Advisory Board, November 2022 - 2023
  • NCQA Specialty Accreditation Advisory Board, September 2020 - 2021
  • Immunoglobulin National Society, 2015 - present
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Association Specialty Advisory Board, Corporate Committee
  • Oncology Nursing Society, 2012 - 2017
  • URAC Specialty Advisor Board, June 2014
  • Sigma Theta Tau Member, 2014 - present
  • Infusion Nurses Society, 2011 - present

Timeline

Senior Director, Specialty Clinical Programs

Shields Health Solutions
12.2017 - 07.2025

Senior Director, Specialty & Industry Relations

OptumRx, United Healthcare
10.2016 - 12.2017

Senior Director, Specialty Clinical Programs

OptumRx/BriovaRx/United Healthcare (SXC Health Solutions, Catamaran)
05.2006 - 09.2016

Staff Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center
08.1999 - 02.2006

Manager of Clinical Practice, Acute and Chronic Diseases

Olsten Health Services (Accredo)
09.1997 - 08.1999

Staff Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse

Baptist Medical Center – Montclair
01.1994 - 09.1997

Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

American Sentinel College

Associate's Degree - Associate of Science in Nursing

Samford University

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