Christina Goldaine
About Christina Goldaine
Christina Goldaine serves as the Manager of Pharmaceutical Financial Investigations and Provider Review at Highmark Inc., where she has worked since 2021. She has a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh and has extensive experience in pharmacy strategy and medical policy.
Work at Highmark
Christina Goldaine has been working at Highmark Inc. since 2021 as the Manager of Pharmaceutical Financial Investigations and Provider Review. In this role, she has developed expertise in pharmacy strategy and medical policy creation. Her focus includes evidence-based medicine and member-focused care, which are integral to her professional practice. Prior to her current position, she served as a Medical Policy Pharmacist at Highmark from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Christina Goldaine earned her Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a Minor in Chemistry, both obtained from the same institution between 2008 and 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in pharmacy strategy, medical policy creation, and medication therapy management.
Background in Pharmacy
Christina Goldaine has extensive experience in the pharmacy sector, beginning her career as a Pharmacy Technician at Rite Aid Pharmacy from 2009 to 2012. She continued her professional journey at Rite Aid, working as a Pharmacy Intern from 2012 to 2016, and later as a Graduate Intern for two months in 2016. She also held the position of Pharmacist at Rite Aid from 2016 to 2017 and served briefly as a Pharmacy Manager in 2017.
Professional Skills
Christina Goldaine possesses a range of skills in community pharmacy and medication therapy management. Her roles have equipped her with a strong focus on evidence-based medicine and member-focused care, which are essential in her current managerial position at Highmark. Her diverse experience in various pharmacy roles has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical practices.