Penny Defalco

Penny DeFalco serves as the Executive Director of Managed Pharmacy Solutions at UNC Health since March 2017, previously holding the position of Director in the same area. Prior experience includes a tenure at OptumRx - UnitedHealth Group from May 2012 to March 2017, where responsibilities encompassed Senior Director of Clinical Operations, focusing on clinical oversight, compliance audits, and training. DeFalco's earlier roles included Senior Director of Professional Practice and Director of Clinical Services at Catamaran, with significant involvement in clinical quality management and formulary management. Additional experience stems from positions at Premier, Inc., Hines VA Hospital, and North Chicago VA, highlighting expertise in contract launch and pharmacy services development. Penny DeFalco holds a Pharm.D. from Midwestern University and a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago.