Lead Director, Pharma Contracting, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Northbrook, IL or Bloomington, MN

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

100000.00 - 231540.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As the Director of Trade Relations - Contract Negotiator, you will assist the Executive Director of Trade Relations in the negotiation strategies with pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers. You will have an exciting opportunity to implement pharmaceutical procurement strategies that directly supply to the bottom line of a Fortune 6 organization. Your position will be highly visible to senior partners as you will be responsible for negotiations on high-dollar contracts that give to the continued success of Zinc Health Services and CVS Health.

Job Responsibility:

Negotiating rebates as part of Zinc Health Services for CVS Health and other participants
Identifying and developing formulary strategies in targeted therapeutic categories
Holding direct account responsibilities for manufacturers and play a significant role in maintaining and growing manufacturer relationships
Development of manufacturer level strategies account relationship management and direct accountability for rebate contracting with the manufacturer
Assisting with strategic initiatives, including working in a cross functional team environment on multiple projects at a time and handling needs from the Trade Relations organization
Prioritize new and existing opportunities based on viability and relative merit

Requirements:

10+ years of professional work experience in healthcare, managed care, health plans, or PBM, preferably with a focus on financial strategy and client relations
Experience with pharmacy benefit management, health plans rebates, drug spend and/or formulary strategies
Management consultant experience, health care consulting and project management
Experience in conducting health outcomes analyses (e.g., budget impact, cost effectiveness) and/or value-based contracts
Travel 15- 20%
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
R. Ph or PharmD preferred
MBA Preferred

Nice to have:

Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills
Adept at business intelligence
Adept at collaboration and teamwork
Mastery of problem solving and decision-making skills
Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2025

Expiration:
April 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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