Austin Cox provides leadership and oversight for the development of strong relationships with pharmaceutical companies and other trade partners to meet the needs of FCS physicians and patients now and into the future. Integrating his pharmacy and medical drug experience, he focuses strategic decision making to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of contracting programs. Austin also provides leadership to ensure compliance with pharmacy and medical boards as well as OSHA and other regulatory standards for safe, efficient and cost-effective medication use across the statewide practice. Austin received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy in Auburn, AL and began his career as a staff pharmacist with Walgreens Pharmacy in Birmingham, AL. Prior to joining Florida Cancer Specialists in 2022, he served as Medically Integrated Pharmacy Manager with Alabama Oncology in Birmingham. In that role, he assisted in the establishment of an in-house pharmacy dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of cancer patients as well as those on blood disorder medications. He spearheaded business development and helped to achieve URAC accreditation and ACHC with Oncology Distinction certification within two years. Actively involved in the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, he is the current Co-Chairman of the Corporate Council and a member of the Executive Council. He is a frequent presenter and panelist at industry summits and conferences.