Craig Westrick, Pharm D, MBA
About Craig Westrick, Pharm D, MBA
Craig Westrick, Pharm D, MBA, is a Senior Pharmacy Strategy Analyst at Highmark Inc. He has extensive experience in managed care pharmacy and a strong background in finance, with previous roles in various pharmacy settings.
Current Role at Highmark Inc.
Craig Westrick serves as a Senior Pharmacy Strategy Analyst at Highmark Inc., a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing pharmacy strategies that enhance healthcare services. His responsibilities include analyzing pharmacy benefits and clinical pharmacy practices to improve patient outcomes.
Previous Experience at Highmark Inc.
Prior to his current role, Craig Westrick worked at Highmark Inc. in various capacities. He served as a Senior Pharmacist in Medicare Case Management from 2016 to 2018, where he managed pharmacy services for Medicare beneficiaries. He also held the position of Clinical Pharmacist Consultant from 2018 to 2020, contributing to clinical decision-making and medication management.
Pharmacy Experience in Managed Care
Craig Westrick has extensive experience in managed care pharmacy. He worked as a Specialty Pharmacist focusing on HIV and Hepatitis C at Coordinated Care Network for four months in 2015. Additionally, he served as a Consultant Pharmacist at PharMerica for six months in the same year, providing expert advice on medication management.
Education and Expertise
Craig Westrick holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from Duquesne University, which he completed from 2001 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business between 2016 and 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in managed care pharmacy and finance.
Pharmacy Career Background
Craig Westrick began his pharmacy career as a Retail Staff Pharmacist at Walgreens, where he worked from 2007 to 2009. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in various pharmacy settings, including managed care and clinical consulting.