Loren Carrell, PharmD, MHA

Senior Director, Covered Entity Relations
Cencora

Loren Carrell is a senior health system and pharmacy leader with deep expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of 340B Program strategies across complex, multi‑hospital environments. Loren currently serves as Sr Director, 340B Covered Entity Relations within Commercial Strategy and Analytics, where he partners closely with health systems, pharmacy leaders, and executive teams to advance compliant, sustainable, and mission‑aligned 340B programs.

With a professional foundation in pharmacy practice and operations, Loren brings a practitioner’s perspective to health system leadership—bridging clinical realities with enterprise level strategy. This background informs a pragmatic approach to program design that balances regulatory rigor, operational efficiency, and patient access.

Throughout his career, Loren has played a key role in the development and expansion of 340B programs across multiple hospitals and health systems, supporting covered entities through program start up, growth, and ongoing optimization. His work has included aligning pharmacy operations with broader health system goals, navigating evolving manufacturer and regulatory requirements, and strengthening governance models that support long term program integrity.