Pharmacist Chief Compliance Officer

Pharmacist Chief Compliance Officer

Salary

$9,589.00 - $17,290.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LDI-2026-35

Department

Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a qualified professional to serve as the Pharmacist Chief Compliance Officer in the Office of Health, Life & Annuity/Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Enforcement Division. This leadership position oversees the Departments pharmacy benefit manager compliance and enforcement program by directing investigations, regulatory oversight, market analysis, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws. The position provides strategic leadership to staff and advises executive leadership on complex regulatory and enforcement matters involving pharmacy benefit managers.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy plus four years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, which must include one year in the inspection of pharmacies for compliance with a regulatory authoritys laws, rules, and regulations.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As the Pharmacist Chief Compliance Officer in the Office of Health, Life & Annuity/PBM Enforcement Division you will/may:

• Lead and oversee the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Enforcement Division by supervising staff, assigning and reviewing work, managing contracts, and ensuring the effective administration of division operations.
• Direct compliance reviews, investigations, audits, and analyses involving pharmacy benefit managers to ensure adherence to applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and Department requirements.
• Review investigative findings, filings, reports, and other compliance information to identify potential violations and recommend appropriate regulatory or enforcement actions.
• Coordinate enforcement activities involving pharmacy benefit managers, including administrative actions, license matters, fines, and other regulatory proceedings.
• Gather, analyze, and present evidence in support of enforcement actions and provide testimony during administrative hearings and adjudication proceedings.
• Prepare reports, market analyses, recommendations, and executive briefings to support regulatory decision-making, strategic planning, and policy development.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by providing guidance and consultation to Department leadership, healthcare professionals, government agencies, stakeholders, and the public on pharmacy benefit manager and related regulatory matters.
• Monitor changes in state and federal laws, regulations, litigation, and industry trends affecting pharmacy benefit managers and health insurance to support ongoing regulatory compliance and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal divisions, external partners, and other regulatory agencies to promote consistent enforcement and coordinated oversight of pharmacy benefit managers.
• Support the collection of Department-ordered fees, assessments, and other compliance-related obligations while performing additional duties related to pharmacy benefit manager oversight as assigned by the Deputy Commissioner.

Position-Specific Details:

Division/Location: Office of Health, Life & Annuity/PBM Enforcement Division

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Pharmacist Chief Compliance Officer.

Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

How To Apply:

NO CIVIL SERVICE exam is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Dr. Phillip Donagriche

Human Resources Division

Louisiana Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 94214

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Phillip.Donagriche@ldi.la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy, at least four years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, and at least one year of experience inspecting pharmacies for compliance with a regulatory authoritys laws, rules, and regulations?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have professional experience leading or managing regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement activities, and supervisory staff involving pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), health insurers, or other regulated healthcare entities?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "YES" to the question above, describe your leadership and management experience, including the size of the team you supervised, the types of regulatory or compliance programs you managed, and your responsibilities for investigations, enforcement activities, and staff oversight. If you answered "No," enter "N/A."

04

Do you have professional experience directing or overseeing compliance reviews, investigations, audits, or enforcement actions, including presenting cases, participating in administrative hearings, or providing testimony?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "YES" to the question above, describe your experience directing or overseeing investigations and enforcement actions, including your role in administrative hearings, adjudications, or regulatory proceedings. If you answered "No," enter "N/A."

06

Do you have professional experience preparing reports, executive briefings, regulatory recommendations, or policy and procedure guidance for executive leadership or senior management?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "YES" to the question above, describe your experience preparing executive reports, developing policies or procedures, or advising executive leadership on regulatory or compliance matters. If you answered "No," enter "N/A."

08

Do you have professional experience serving as a subject matter expert by providing regulatory guidance or consultation to healthcare professionals, government agencies, executive leadership, or the public?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "YES" to the question above, describe your experience providing regulatory guidance or consultation, including the audiences served and the types of issues addressed. If you answered "No," enter "N/A."

10

Imagine your supervisor has tasked you with leading the design, planning, and implementation of a review of a company suspected of noncompliance with the Insurance Code. Describe how you would approach and fulfill this request.

11

Describe a time when you had to develop and execute a strategy to resolve a complex problem.

12

Describe your approach to building consensus among stakeholders and leadership.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm