EmpiRx Health, a leading pharmacy benefits management (PBM) company, has announced that Jeff Somar has been named its new chief commercial officer. With more than 25 years of experience in the health care industry, Somar will lead the company’s sales organization to accelerate its growth and market leadership.
A PBM is a third-party administrator that manages prescription drug programs for health insurers and employers. EmpiRx Health distinguishes itself with a unique pharmacist-led business model that aims to improve patient health outcomes and reduce prescription drug costs.
Prior to joining EmpiRx Health, Somar was the Chief Commercial Officer at CirrusMD, a virtual care and navigation company. His extensive background includes scaling growth organizations from startups to established enterprises, a skill set that EmpiRx Health CEO Danny Sanchez believes will be crucial for the company’s continued momentum.
Somar expressed his excitement about joining a team that is “transforming pharmacy care.” He noted that EmpiRx Health has “revolutionized the PBM industry” and stated his goal is to leverage the company’s brand to strengthen its position as an industry leader.
