Senior Lead Pharmacist (PBM) Consultant
Chicago - 155 Wacker, United States
Company:
MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Pharmacy Benefits Management team at Mercer. This role will be based in one of our Mercer locations. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Senior Lead Pharmacist (PBM) Consultant
The Senior Lead Pharmacist (PBM) Consultant position is a critical new addition to our Pharmacy Benefits Management practice. This role involves significant external and internal interaction with clients, Mercer consultants, and other resources, with the goal of establishing Mercer as the preeminent consultant regarding all issues related to pharmacy.
We will count on you to:
• Act as the lead strategic pharmacy advisor for a group of select mid-market and national accounts, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design review, contract renewal, business placement, and benchmarking.
• Identify current provider performance gaps and make recommendations to control spend and trend.
• Upsell Mercer pharmacy solutions.
• Leverage Mercer’s size and reputation to negotiate highly competitive Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contracts.
• Lead successful regional and national marketing pursuits.
• Delegate effectively to provide developmental opportunities to team members.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to project team members.
• Manage day-to-day account/project management for key MercerRx clients.
What you need to have:
• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Minimum of 12 years of consulting or other relevant experience in the pharmacy managed care industry.
• Superior analytical, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
What makes you stand out:
• MBA or PharmD highly valued.
• Strong client-facing experience.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
Why join our team:
• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Job Profile
Hybrid role Hybrid work Minimum in-office requirement
Benefits/Perks401k savings Career opportunities Development opportunities Disability Employee Assistance Programs Flexibility Flexible work Flexible work environment Health and welfare Health and welfare benefits Hybrid work Inclusive culture Interesting work Performance-based incentives Professional development Professional development opportunities Retirement programs Supportive leaders Training Tuition Assistance Well-being rewards
Tasks- Delegate tasks
- Identify performance gaps
- Lead marketing pursuits
- Lead strategic pharmacy advisor
- Manage account/project
- Manage service delivery
- Mentor team members
- Negotiate
- Negotiate contracts
- Project management
- Training
- Upsell pharmacy solutions
Advising Analytical Benchmarking Business Client-Facing Experience Coaching Collaboration Communication Consulting Design Law Managed Care Management Marketing Mentoring Negotiation Organization Pharmacy benefit management Pharmacy benefits management Plan Design Power Project Management Retirement programs Service Delivery Strategic planning Strategy Teams Training
Experience12 years
EducationBachelor Bachelor of Science Business Degree Marketing MBA Pharm.D Relevant experience Senior
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