Informatics Analyst - Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Informatics Analyst supports MD Anderson's medication-use systems by optimizing the technology that drives pharmacy and clinical workflows. This role collaborates with pharmacists, clinicians, and IT teams to build, maintain, and enhance EHR pharmacy modules (e.g., Epic Willow/Beacon), medication order sets, treatment plans, automated dispensing systems, and related clinical decision support tools. Responsibilities include system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, data accuracy, and workflow improvement to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant medication management across the institution.

Ideal Candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related business specialty and five years experience in data analysis, accounting or financial project management.Preferably, candidates will have at least two years of experience working with Epic software or domains, project management, or workflow analysis, as well as experience with Epic Willow software or BD software management.

Working Hours: This position will be a Hybrid model with expectation to be onsite as well as remote.

At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

Job Specific Competencies

Pharmacy System Formulary, Medication Database & Inventory Administration

• Manage formulary standards and configuration across pharmacy automation platforms (e.g., automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management systems, infusion pumps).
• Review and approve new builds, modifications, and deletions to ensure accurate medication configuration, safety compliance, and operational reliability.
• Maintain change-control processes for formulary updates and ensure proper integration across automation systems.
• Perform routine audits to identify discrepancies in build guidelines, medication attributes, and formulary alignment; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Support inventory management by maintaining preferred products, monitoring acquisition costs, and ensuring consistency with purchasing standards.
• Contribute to required reporting (e.g., annual inventory, utilization trends, cost-tracking metrics).

Pharmacy System Access & Security Management

• Ensure secure, compliant, and role-appropriate access to pharmacy technology platforms through routine auditing and standards enforcement.
• Create, monitor, and analyze system reports to assess user activity, identify issues, and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
• Support development and refinement of access-monitoring standards to maintain regulatory alignment.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Pharmacy Automation Optimization, Expansion & Project Coordination

• Support the optimization, maintenance, and expansion of pharmacy automation technologies, including automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management software, infusion pump enhancements, and clinical interfaces.
• Assist with coordination of automation-related projects, including scheduling, stakeholder communication, vendor collaboration, and onsite logistics.
• Assist with inventory management activities, recalls, and optimization of automation tools to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop and deliver training for pharmacy staff, super users, and new team members on workflows, system enhancements, and best practices.

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree
  May substitute required education with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.

Preferred Education

• Master's degree

Required Certification

• None

Preferred Certification

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification

Required Experience

• A minimum of five years of related experience in business, finance, project management, or process management is required.

Preferred Experience

• Preferably, candidates will have at least two years of experience working with Epic software or domains, project management, or workflow analysis, as well as experience with Epic Willow software or BD software management.

Onsite Presence

• Hybrid work schedule

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 179461
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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