Lead Director Specialty Trade Relations, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Northbrook

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

100000.00 - 231540.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

CVS Health is one of the leading specialty pharmacies in the country, dispensing or managing more than $70B of specialty medications annually. The Specialty Trade organization is a critical partner responsible for gaining access to drugs through either broad or limited distribution arrangements, negotiating product acquisition economics and selling in valuable services that differentiate us as a leading specialty pharmacy. Join CVS Health as a Lead Director Specialty Trade Relations, where you will be involved in the development and execution of key strategies and initiatives with specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Job Responsibility:

Development and execution of key strategies and initiatives with specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers
Procurement of products
Distribution strategies
Acquisition economics
Specialty services such as data and reporting services
Adherence programs and other performance services
Direct account responsibilities for established manufacturers
Manage pharma relationships at a leadership level
Accountable for the cost of goods of pharmaceutical manufacturer products
Improvement in the reduction of costs
Identifying and exploiting new opportunities for current and new manufacturers

Requirements:

10+ years of overall professional work experience
8 years experience in specialty pharmacy, healthcare, contracting or pharmaceutical industry required
Successful experience in business development and contracting
Experience effectively presenting in front of large, executive level customer audiences required
Ability to travel, up to 20% of the time, as needed, per business needs
Bachelor's degree required
equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered

Nice to have:

MBA Preferred
5 years experience in managing specialty/biologic manufacturer relationships preferred
2 years experience with contract negotiations and successful completion of contracts strongly preferred

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Wellness screenings
Tobacco cessation and weight management programs
Confidential counseling and financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access
CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Equity award program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 30, 2025

Expiration:
October 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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