Pharmacy Consultant – Lead Associate

Responsibilities:

•    Provide value-added consulting expertise on large, sophisticated pharmacy benefit projects including:
•    Pharmacy benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies
•    Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement and negotiation
•    Audits of PBM performance (financial and operational)
•    Strategy for specialty pharmacy products
•    Evaluation of onsite pharmacies at client locations
•    Serve as lead day to day contact for clients; materially contribute to project plan creation and lead the team on delivery; ensure progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards
•    Support the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities with new clients as part of a broader team
•    Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
•    Review analytical work, mentor and develop junior associates
•    Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital
•    Contribute pharmacy and related perspectives to broader health and benefits projects including health management strategy
 

The Requirements: 
•    5+ years’ experience and success in the design/management of large group pharmacy benefit plans gained in a consulting, brokerage or carrier/pharmacy benefit manager environment
•    Proven experience creating project plans and successfully leading teams in execution of the project against plan guidelines  
•    Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships
•    Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
•    Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
•    Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
•    Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
•    Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills