Pays $113k-$194kPharmacist market median is ~$143k (346 jobs) · Above average in Pharmacy for work-life (4.2/10, vs 7,409 in this specialty)

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St. Louis, Missouri · Hybrid

Clinical Pharmacist IV

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Clinical Pharmacist IV at Medica, a nonprofit health plan. Hybrid role (3 days onsite) in St. Louis, MO. Salary $113,400-$194,400.

Join Medica as a Clinical Pharmacist IV – Hybrid, Data-Driven in St. Louis, Missouri. Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $113,400 - $194,400
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • PTO
  • Holidays
  • Paid volunteer time off
  • 401K contributions
  • Caregiver services
  • Incentive plan compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with Medica in St. Louis, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advance pharmacy strategy, utilization management, and clinical programs. They analyze pharmacy spend and trend data to develop mitigation strategies and ensure effective formulary execution.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (PharmD preferred) and possess at least 7 years of related pharmacy experience. An active pharmacist license is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsUtilization managementClinical programsData analysisPharmacy benefit managementFormulary executionRegulatory complianceStakeholder communicationVariance analysisForecastingClinical pharmacyStrategic planningProblem solvingProject management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 26% have no call, 52% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$154k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 346 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Medica

Insurance
Minnetonka, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
PTO
Holidays
Paid volunteer time off
401K contributions
Caregiver services
Incentive plan compensation