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Senior Product Manager, Pharmacy

Chicago, IL · Remote

$130K - $172K/yr

About this role This role supports a strategic Codal client in the virtual pharmacy space. You will partner with large healthcare systems and online/digital pharmacies to modernize how prescriptions ...

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How much do virtual pharmacy jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual pharmacy in the United States is $23.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a virtual pharmacy?

A virtual pharmacy is an online platform that allows patients to order prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs via the internet, often with home delivery or local pickup options. These pharmacies operate digitally, enabling users to upload prescriptions, consult with licensed pharmacists, and manage their medication refills online. Virtual pharmacies can increase convenience, improve medication adherence, and provide access to pharmaceutical care for those who may not be able to visit a traditional pharmacy in person. They are regulated to ensure patient safety and the proper dispensing of medications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual pharmacist?

To thrive as a Virtual Pharmacist, you need a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active pharmacist licensure, and a strong understanding of pharmacology and medication management. Familiarity with telepharmacy platforms, electronic prescribing systems, and pharmacy information management software is essential. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help you effectively counsel patients remotely and collaborate with healthcare providers. These skills and tools ensure safe, accurate medication dispensing and support high-quality patient care in a digital environment.

What are some common challenges faced by pharmacists working in a virtual pharmacy setting?

Pharmacists in virtual pharmacy roles often face challenges related to remote communication, such as ensuring clear and accurate patient counseling without face-to-face interaction. Managing multiple digital tools and secure platforms is also essential for processing prescriptions and maintaining patient confidentiality. Additionally, coordinating with healthcare providers and insurance companies remotely can require strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Despite these challenges, virtual pharmacy offers flexibility and the opportunity to develop expertise in telehealth and digital communication.

What is the difference between Virtual Pharmacy vs Pharmacist?

AspectVirtual PharmacyPharmacist
CredentialsLicensed Pharmacists often oversee virtual operationsLicensed healthcare professionals with pharmacy degrees
Work EnvironmentOnline, remote platformBrick-and-mortar pharmacies or hospitals
Industry UsageProviding medication consultations and refills remotelyDispensing medications, patient counseling in person
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding remote pharmacy servicesTraditional pharmacy roles and responsibilities

Virtual Pharmacy involves providing pharmacy services online, often managed by licensed pharmacists, focusing on remote medication management. Pharmacists work in physical locations, dispensing medications and counseling patients face-to-face. While both roles require pharmacy credentials, Virtual Pharmacies emphasize remote service delivery, whereas Pharmacists in traditional settings operate in physical environments.

How to become a virtual pharmacist?

To become a virtual pharmacist, you need to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited program and obtain licensure in your practicing state. Additional skills in telehealth technology and secure communication are essential, and some roles may require certification in medication therapy management or related areas.
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Infographic showing various Virtual Pharmacy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 33% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 65% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,032 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Senior Product Manager, Pharmacy

Chicago, IL • Remote

Codal
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees

$130K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

About this role

This role supports a strategic Codal client in the virtual pharmacy space. You will partner with large healthcare systems and online/digital pharmacies to modernize how prescriptions are ordered, filled, adjudicated, and delivered. A working knowledge of the prescription (Rx) lifecycle, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), and healthcare insurance claims adjudication is essential, along with strong e-commerce and customer lifecycle experience. You will help shape digital pharmacy products that span patient acquisition, prescription intake and transfers, benefits verification, fulfillment, and ongoing process.


Who you'll be working with

We ideate, create, and coordinate. We analyze, strategize, organize, and prioritize. We bridge the communication channel between the client and our project team. We chart the course and navigate the product roadmap sprint by sprint. Some of us are product owners. Some of us are scrum masters. Many of us wear multiple hats and do whatever's needed to deliver successful projects.

What you'll be doing

Discovery & Strategy

  • Lead product discovery engagements for enterprise healthcare, pharmacy, and digital health clients from initial vision through delivery planning.
  • Drive workshops, stakeholder interviews, business process mapping, and MVP prioritization.
  • Map end-to-end digital pharmacy journeys, including patient onboarding, prescription intake and transfers, insurance eligibility and benefits verification, claims adjudication, refill and auto-refill programs, fulfillment, and medication delivery experiences. 
  • Translate ambiguous business problems into scalable product strategies, capabilities, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Challenge client assumptions, identify product gaps, and recommend long-term platform solutions rather than simply documenting requirements.
  • Partner closely with Solution Architecture and Engineering to define scalable technical approaches while balancing business priorities.

Delivery Leadership

  • Own one or more complex product domains across a client assigned platform while independently driving roadmap execution from concept through release.
  • Translate pharmacy operations, PBM integrations, and regulatory requirements (including ePrescribing/eRx, NCPDP standards, pharmacy claims processing, and HIPAA compliance) into clear, actionable product requirements for engineering, design, and QA teams.
  • Produce high-quality PRDs, epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and feature documentation with minimal engineering rework.Break large initiatives into appropriately sized epics and stories that support predictable sprint planning and delivery.Develop a deep understanding of existing platform capabilities and proactively identify opportunities for reuse, simplification, and modernization.
  • Manage competing priorities while helping clients understand tradeoffs between scope, timelines, technical complexity, and business value.

Healthcare & Pharma Leadership

  • Serve as a product leader for digital pharmacy and healthcare transformation initiatives, including: Virtual Pharmacy, Digital Front Door, Patient Portals, Clinical Intake, Prescription Management, Provider Experiences
  • Help define reusable healthcare accelerators and best practices that can be leveraged across future Codal healthcare engagements.
  • Stay current on evolving healthcare technology trends, regulations, and digital care models.

What you'll need to be successful (Requirements)

  • 7-10+ years of Product Management experience.
  • Experience working within consulting, digital agency, or professional services organizations.
  • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or pharma application modernization.
  • Working knowledge of the prescription (Rx) lifecycle, including prescription intake, clinical verification, insurance adjudication, dispensing workflows, fulfillment, and patient delivery. 
  • Experience with healthcare interoperability and standards is highly desirable, including: FHIR, HL7, SMART on FHIR, ePrescribing.
  • Proven experience leading enterprise software products from discovery through delivery.
  • Experience owning complex enterprise backlogs with multiple engineering teams.
  • Strong experience writing high-quality PRDs, epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and user flows.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently decompose complex initiatives into well-defined deliverables.
  • Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset.
  • Comfortable working in rapidly changing environments with shifting priorities.

Bonus Points for these (Preferred Experience)

  • Healthcare or Life Sciences consulting experience.
  • Experience with Digital Health, Virtual Pharmacy, or Digital Front Door platforms.
  • Direct experience supporting online, specialty, or mail-order pharmacy operations, Pharmacy Management Systems (PMS), or EHR/EMR integrations. 
  • Familiarity with pharmacy interoperability standards and networks including NCPDP SCRIPT, Surescripts, EPIC and pharmacy data exchange workflows.
  • Experience with medication adherence programs, refill automation, patient lifecycle marketing, and patient engagement platforms.
  • CSPO or similar Product Management certification.

Need another reason to hit the "apply" button?

  • Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, and India 
  • We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
  • Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water 
  • We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types 
  • Employer 401k match - 4% 
  • A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball 
  • An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
  • Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days