Senior Pharmacy Benefits Management Financial Consultant
Chicago - 155 Wacker, United States
Company:
MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our MercerRx Pharmacy Practice at Mercer. This role will be based in Minnesota. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
As a Senior Pharmacy Financial Consultant, you will serve as a senior resource within AFG, focusing on reviewing policy and modeling issues related to pharmacy trends. You will lead consulting engagements with large employers regarding the financial evaluation of pharmacy benefit plans and assist in negotiations with benefits carriers and vendors.
We will count on you to:
- Manage pharmacy projects and junior staff in program reviews, financial assessments, implementations, plan design analyses, and financial projections.
- Establish effective relationships with carriers and vendors to enhance client benefits procurement and administration.
- Leverage Mercer's size and reputation to negotiate competitive rates and coverage options from carriers and vendors.
- Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies while effectively communicating industry financial trends to clients and Mercer H&B consultants.
What you need to have:
- BA/BS degree required; master’s degree highly valued.
- Experience in Pharmacy Financial Consulting is preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in financial analysis consulting.
- Superior analytical and mathematical skills, along with excellent organizational and project management abilities.
What makes you stand out:
- Actuarial expertise is a plus.
- Underwriting experience is advantageous.
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 At least three days a week in the 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- Collaboration
- Develop benefits strategies
- Financial analysis
- Lead consulting engagements
- Manage pharmacy projects
- Negotiate
- Negotiate with vendors
- Project management
- Training
Actuarial Administration Advising Analysis Analytical Benefits design Business Collaboration Consulting Design Financial analysis Financial evaluation Financial Projections Law Management Mathematical Negotiation Organizational Pharmacy benefits management Pharmacy financial consulting Plan Design Power Project Management Renewal Strategies Retirement programs Strategy Teams Training Underwriting
Experience7 years
EducationB.A. BA/BS BA/BS degree B.S. Business Degree Junior Master Master's Senior
Certifications TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9