On the heels of its recent merger and rebranding initiative,Confidio – a technology-enabled pharmacy benefit advisory firm – has named Sonja Quale, PharmD to be Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President of Informatics.

Quale joins Confidio after previously serving as Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at PharMerica Corporation and Vice President of Client and Sales Analytics at Express Scripts.

“Sonja leverages her unique blend of clinical, technology, and analytics expertise to develop new solutions and solve our clients’ most difficult problems,” says Scott Vogel, Partner and Practice Leader at Confidio. “She is passionate about integrating empirical data and evidenced-based clinical outcomes to develop innovative and differentiated solutions for our clients.”

A seasoned healthcare executive, Quale possesses a deep understanding of industry trends, enabling her to identify product development opportunities, create technical changes that improve efficiencies, and maximize the value of data to improve the care of patients while lowering costs.

“Sonja is a strong leader, who is able to bridge the gap between key stakeholders,” notes Vogel. “With Sonja joining our team it bolsters our ability to create sustainable change and innovate meaningful solutions within the pharmacy industry.”

Quale received both her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy and her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy. Quale is located in Louisville, Kentucky.

About Confidio

Confidio is a technology enabled pharmacy consulting firm whose mission is to solve client pharmacy problems today, while keeping an eye ontomorrow’s needs. The experience, intellect, and foresight of the Confidio team is supported by proprietary technology that elevates and validates the firm’s effectiveness. Today, Confidio serves hundreds of clients nationwide, representing millions of members. Working from locations across the U.S., Confidio experts are strategically situated to be available where and when they are needed by clients and their employee benefit advisors. More information on the firm is available at www.confidio.com.