Laura Walters
About Laura Walters
Laura Walters serves as the Director of Specialty Pharmacy Solutions at Magellan Rx Management, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in specialty pharmacy operations and a background in clinical research, she specializes in improving management of medical benefit drugs.
Work at Magellan Rx Management
Laura Walters has served as the Director of Specialty Pharmacy Solutions at Magellan Rx Management since 2019. In this role, she supports all clinical pharmacy programs that involve Medical Specialty medications. Walters leads the evaluation and identification of opportunities for improved management of Medical benefit drugs through clinical research and analytics. Her work focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of specialty pharmacy solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in Pharmacy Management
Before joining Magellan Rx Management, Laura Walters held several positions in the pharmacy sector. She worked at Anthem as the Manager of Specialty Quality Operations from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at CareSource Management Group as Pharmacy Manager, Specialty, from 2013 to 2016. Her earlier experience includes roles at Express Scripts as Pharmacy Manager from 2010 to 2013 and at Medco as TRC RPH from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Laura Walters earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Cincinnati. She specializes in Clinical Management Pharmacy Initiatives (CMPI) and is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt, indicating her expertise in process improvement and quality management within the pharmacy sector.
Licenses and Certifications
Laura Walters holds state pharmacist licenses in five states: Ohio, Indiana, Arizona, Tennessee, and Virginia. This extensive licensure allows her to practice pharmacy across multiple jurisdictions, enhancing her ability to manage specialty pharmacy solutions effectively.