ABOUT DR. CHRISTIE C. SMITH
A Proven Leader.
A Passion for Better Patient Outcomes.
Dr. Christie C. Smith brings more than 30 years of experience in pharmacy and healthcare leadership, payer strategy, market access, specialty pharmacy, and business transformation.
She partners with healthcare organizations to create value, expand access, improve reimbursement, and strengthen patient care.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A Career Built on Impact
Cencora
Vice President, Pharmacy & Specialty Payer Strategy | 2020–2025
Led payer strategy initiatives supporting specialty pharmacy growth, market access, reimbursement, and cross-functional business priorities, including Inflation Reduction Act work.
Heritage Health Solutions
Senior Director of Pharmacy Solutions | 2014–2019
Built a clinical services department, secured a $10M clinical services contract, and reduced operating expenses by 75%.
The Pharmacist Care Team
Founder & Consultant | Since 2010
Advises healthcare organizations on payer engagement, reimbursement, market access, specialty pharmacy, value-based contracting, and business strategy.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Selected Highlights
- Negotiated a $250M value-based contract with Prime Therapeutics.
- Supported strategies associated with more than $1B in new revenue across 18 Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
- Helped drive 100% specialty pharmacy revenue growth at Cencora.
- Built and scaled clinical and specialty pharmacy programs designed to improve access and reduce waste.
- Recognized industry speaker, advisor, and published author.
- Trusted advisor to providers, payers, manufacturers, employers, and healthcare leaders.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Academic Foundation
University of Florida
University of Dallas
The University of Texas at Austin
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) & IV Therapy
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
Connected Across Healthcare
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Asembia
- National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA)
- Institute for Oncology Navigation & Survivorship (ION)
- Specialty Pharmacy Network (SPN)
- Community Oncology Alliance (COA)
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
- National Infusion Center Association (NICA)
- University of North Texas Health Science Center advisory involvement
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
Chief Operating Officer
Community & professional service
Lifetime Member & Past President, North Texas Chapter
20+ years of service
My passion is connecting people, creating access, and building solutions that make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Dr. Christie C. Smith
CONNECT WITH DR. SMITH
Let’s Work Together to Drive Better Outcomes
Contact Dr. Christie C. Smith and The Pharmacist Care Team to explore how strategic payer, market access, reimbursement, specialty pharmacy, and consulting expertise can support your goals.