Shannon Reidt
About Shannon Reidt
Shannon Reidt serves as the Director of Medication Research and Analytics at Surescripts, where she leads research strategies and identifies growth opportunities. With extensive experience in clinical pharmacy and analytics, she has held various roles in prominent organizations, including Optum and the University of Minnesota.
Current Role at Surescripts
Shannon Reidt serves as the Director of Medication Research and Analytics at Surescripts since 2022. In this role, she leads the enterprise-wide research strategy, focusing on identifying growth opportunities within the organization. Reidt also acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in clinical and analytics, contributing to business development initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of clinical programs and analytics products, leveraging her extensive background in pharmacy and analytics.
Previous Experience at Optum
Prior to her current position, Shannon Reidt held multiple roles at Optum. She served as the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Analytics from 2018 to 2022, where she managed clinical pharmacy analytics initiatives. Before that, she was the Associate Director of Clinical Pharmacy Analytics from 2016 to 2018, contributing to the development and implementation of analytics strategies. Her experience at Optum spanned a total of four years, during which she gained significant expertise in clinical pharmacy analytics.
Academic Background
Shannon Reidt has a robust academic background in pharmacy and public health. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2006. Additionally, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmaceutical Care & Leadership Residency in 2008. Reidt furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health in Public Health Administration & Policy from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health in 2008. She also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the same institution, achieved in 2020. Her foundational studies include a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Marquette University, completed in 2002.
Teaching Experience
Shannon Reidt has held academic positions at the University of Minnesota. She served as an Assistant Professor from 2008 to 2016, where she contributed to the education of pharmacy students. Additionally, she was an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy from 2017 to 2020, furthering her involvement in pharmacy education. Her teaching roles reflect her commitment to advancing the field of pharmacy through education.
Consulting Experience at RxClarity Group, LLC
Shannon Reidt worked as a Clinical Pharmacist Consultant at RxClarity Group, LLC from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she provided expert consultation in clinical pharmacy, utilizing her extensive knowledge and experience in the field. This position added to her diverse professional background, enhancing her skills in clinical practice and consulting.