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Alera Group is looking for a VP, Pharmacy Consulting. Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service. The VP, Pharmacy Consulting is a dynamic player/coach leader responsible for driving revenue growth, building and managing a high-performing sales team, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. The VP, Pharmacy Consulting aligns strategy and execution with Alera Groups vision and values, balancing strategic agility with hands-on leadership. While primarily focused on sales and growth, this leader will step in to support service teams as needed, without being involved in daily operations. This role combines thought leadership, business development, and hands on coaching to elevate the team while driving aggressive, sustainable growth. The VP will set the strategy, lead the team, strengthen the product, and personally drive key wins. This is a growth role, not a maintenance role. But quality and clinical integrity remain non negotiable.
Job Responsibility
Act as a visible, active player in the market: join sales meetings, lead finalist presentations, and serve as the clinical face of the practice
Build strong partnerships with internal producers, earning trust through clarity, humility, and real expertise
Develop a repeatable, compelling commercial story for Pharmacy Consulting
Identify new revenue streams, products, and innovations to expand relevance and market share
P&L ownership, accountable for revenue growth and margin
Develop a long range strategy for pharmacy services, including pricing, products, talent, analytics, and delivery
Ensure clinical rigor across all recommendations, client deliverables, and service models
Oversee quality control, compliance, and alignment with industry best practices
Maintain a high bar for accuracy, clarity, and ethical standards
Partner with cross functional teams in analytics, communications, voluntary benefits, tech, and PE due diligence to enhance cross sell opportunities
Lead, mentor, and elevate a team of clinical pharmacists, analysts, consultants, and client facing specialists
Build a culture of accountability, curiosity, and pride in results
Develop talent pathways and successor readiness within the team
Provide feedback with clarity and care
Model the behavior expected: preparation, follow through, and client obsession
Serve as a thought leader in pharmacy trends, PBM strategy, specialty trends, cost containment, and plan design
Meet directly with key clients and prospects to influence decisions and secure wins
Represent the firm at conferences, associations, webinars, and industry forums
Strengthen relationships with PBMs, carriers, specialty vendors, and strategic partners
Requirements
10+ years of experience in pharmacy consulting, PBM strategy, or clinical pharmacy leadership
Expertise in drug trend analysis, clinical program evaluation, benefit design, and PBM contracting
Strong commercial presence with the ability to simplify complex topics for non-clinical audiences
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team
Strong communication and presentation skills
comfortable leading meetings from the C-suite to analysts
Proven track record of driving revenue growth without compromising quality
P&L ownership
PharmD strongly preferred
Experience selling consulting or advisory services
Experience working within or alongside employer groups and brokers
Knowledge of analytics platforms, drug utilization reviews, and audit methodologies
A bachelor's degree in business or related fields (e.g., finance, marketing, or operations) is preferred but not required
Industry designations like Certified Consultant Pharmacist (CCP), Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) are encouraged
A graduate degree or MBA is beneficial but not necessary
Nice to have
PharmD strongly preferred
Experience selling consulting or advisory services
Experience working within or alongside employer groups and brokers
Knowledge of analytics platforms, drug utilization reviews, and audit methodologies