17. Rachel Phillips, PharmD - Preparing Yourself for Career Opportunities, Pursuing a MBA, Retail Pharmacy's Tipping Point

Rachel Phillips, PharmD, is the Senior Director of Specialty Fulfillment Operations at OptumRx that oversees their nationwide specialty pharmacy operation and a former Regional Health and Wellness Director at Walmart where she oversaw more than a 100 Walmart stores in 5 states for pharmacy, OTC, and optic areas. 

Rachel and I have been friends for a long time and her career trajectory is impressive. We talk about continually evaluating your career and going after new opportunities as they arise, her decision to pursue a MBA, and how the retail landscape has evolved overtime. You’ll see why she has been promoted into the roles she has in this great discussion!