Seasoned Business and Healthcare Executive Plays Key Leadership Role in Accelerating EmpiRx Health’s Growth as the PBM Industry’s Leading Clinically-Driven Pharmacy Care Company
MONTVALE, N.J., April 9, 2025 – EmpiRx Health, the leading clinically-driven pharmacy benefits management (PBM) company that puts pharmacists at the center of the PBM service model, today announced that John Ridyard has been named President. Ridyard joined EmpiRx Health in 2023 and has played a key role in driving the company’s strong growth as it works to transform the PBM industry through a pharmacist-led operating strategy that prioritizes patient health and well-being.
Ridyard formerly served as Executive Vice President for EmpiRx Health, leading the company’s strategy, product, underwriting, and marketing functions. In his expanded role as President, he will also oversee the company’s technology and network operations.
“One of the things I love most about my job is helping to nurture the growth and success of our people, which is why I am so pleased about John’s hugely deserved promotion,” said Danny Sanchez, Chief Executive Officer of EmpiRx Health. “Since joining our company nearly two years ago, John has used his broad-based business experience and deep understanding of healthcare to help position EmpiRx Health as a breakout PBM company. As President, John will now help take the company to the next level of growth and industry leadership.”
“More than anything, I am thrilled to be working with our incredible colleagues, customers, and benefits consultant partners to continue transforming the PBM industry to better serve patients,” said Ridyard. “I believe EmpiRx Health has an historic opportunity to change healthcare for the better, and I could not be more excited to be right in the middle of that positive change.”
Prior to joining EmpiRx Health, John led the Growth and Business Operations for EnlivenHealth®, the retail pharmacy technology division of Omnicell (Nasdaq: OMCL), the global healthcare technology company. John also led the product and marketing functions for Omnicell’s Global Automation and Medication Adherence businesses. Earlier in his career, John was a consultant with Health Advances LLC, a strategy and management consultancy. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular Biology and Economics from Connecticut College.
About EmpiRx Health
EmpiRx Health is the leading clinically-driven, customer-first pharmacy benefits management (PBM) company that puts the pharmacist at the center of the pharmacy care model. Leveraging our AI-powered pharmacy care platform, Clinically™, EmpiRx Health’s clinical pharmacists and client experience teams provide the highest quality care and service. This enables plan sponsors to measurably improve their member health outcomes while substantially reducing prescription drug costs. With major offices in Montvale, NJ and Orlando, FL, EmpiRx Health celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2024. To learn more, visit www.empirxhealth.com. More information on Clinically can be found at www.clinically.co.
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