Senior Pharmacy Benefits Management Consultant
Chicago - 155 Wacker, United States
Company:
MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) team at Mercer. This role will be based in Chicago, Illinois or within a US city where we have a Mercer office location. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Senior Pharmacy Benefits Management Consultant
In this position, you will lead complex client engagements, managing overall service delivery and strategy while developing sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies. You will play a crucial role in addressing complex client issues and ensuring the profitability of client accounts.
We will count on you to:
- Lead complex client engagements, including managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking, and other studies.
- Assist in the development of sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies, driving the creation of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
- Determine the full scope of services provided to clients and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
- Be accountable for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects.
- Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and leading prospecting efforts with new clients.
- Establish effective carrier/vendor relationships to serve clients in benefits procurement and administration, including eligibility, claims, billing, plan implementation, contracts, plan changes, and necessary amendments.
- Provide mentoring and coaching to direct reports and project team members, delegating effectively to provide developmental opportunities.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor Degree
- 7+ years of relevant experience, in Pharmacy Benefits Management of Health and Benefits Consulting
- Client-facing experience within a consulting or Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) environment
- Analytical, communication, and listening skills
- Excellent organization and project management skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office products
What makes you stand out:
- Advanced degree in a related field or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CEBS, SHRM).
- Experience in developing innovative tools and solutions for client issues.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing team members.
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
3 days in office Hybrid role Hybrid work
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- Develop benefits strategies
- Ensure profitability
- Generate sales
- Lead client engagements
- Manage service delivery
- Mentor team members
- Project management
- Training
Administration Advising Analytical Benchmarking Benefits consulting Billing Business Client Engagement Client-Facing Experience Coaching Collaboration Communication Consulting Design Excel Financial evaluations Health Consulting Law Leadership Management Mentoring Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Organization Pharmacy benefits management Plan Design Power Project Management Renewal Strategies Retirement programs Sales Service Delivery Strategy Teams Training
Experience7 years
EducationAdvanced degree Bachelor Bachelor degree Business Degree Related Field Relevant experience Senior
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