SmithRx

Director, Platform Engineering

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health-TechIndustries

Requirements

The Director, Platform Engineering requires a deep understanding of system design, domain-driven architecture, microservices, event-based systems, and a mindset for scalability and innovation, along with experience in enabling scale, modularity, and intelligence (AI/ML) across the product ecosystem. Applicants must be based in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

This role involves defining and driving the platform's technical strategy, partnering with executive leadership on architectural decisions and scaling strategies, leading the creation and execution of a long-term platform development roadmap, and collaborating with executive leadership to set the technical direction. The Director will also build, mentor, and lead a team of engineers, contributing to design reviews, technical decisions, and providing hands-on technical guidance, as well as actively contributing to development efforts and writing code.

Skills

Platform Engineering
Backend Systems
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Team Management
Healthcare Technology

SmithRx

Pharmacy benefit management with transparent pricing

About SmithRx

SmithRx operates as a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) that focuses on managing prescription drug plans for self-insured employers and plan sponsors. The company uses a transparent pricing model called "Pass Through Pricing," where it charges only an administrative fee and passes all rebates from prescriptions directly to clients and their members. This model contrasts with traditional PBMs that often inflate drug prices and retain rebates for profit. SmithRx's clients benefit from a technology platform that utilizes real-time data to improve service delivery, ensuring efficient and high-quality pharmacy benefit management. The company also provides a concierge service to enhance support for both members and clients. SmithRx aims to simplify pharmacy benefits while maximizing value for its clients through transparency, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$94.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from technology-driven PBMs like Capital Rx could erode market share.
Rapid technological advancements may require costly updates to SmithRx's platform.
Potential regulatory scrutiny on PBM pricing models could impact SmithRx's business model.

Differentiation

SmithRx uses a transparent 'Pass Through Pricing' model, unlike traditional PBMs.
The company leverages real-time data for efficient pharmacy benefit management services.
SmithRx offers concierge-level service, enhancing customer satisfaction and support.

Upsides

SmithRx secured $60M in Series C funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
Partnership with Banjo Health enhances prior authorization processes using AI technology.
Collaboration with TheracosBio offers cost-effective drug options for Type 2 Diabetes.

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