Director, Trade Client Strategy - Synergie Medication Collective (Fully Remote)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Trade Client Strategy Director to manage clinical policies and collaborate with various teams to enhance drug benefit programs. This role requires a Pharmacy degree and significant experience in healthcare and pharmaceutical contracting. The position is primarily remote, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Generous 401(k) match

Lifestyle spending account

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in healthcare, PBM, or pharmaceutical contracting.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Client Relations on trade inquiries and initiatives.
• Manage clinical policies with participants.
• Support Client Relations for trade-related inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Clinical Data Application

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Pharmacy degree

PharmD preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The hiring range for this role is:

$155,000.00 - $175,000.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range, and this range may be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the range may depend on factors including competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual bonus incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, a generous 401(k) match, a lifestyle spending account, and other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No pay amount is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. Bonus, commission, or other compensation remains at the company's sole discretion unless paid, and may be modified at the company's discretion, consistent with law.

About Synergie Medication Collective

Synergie is a new organization founded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliated companies, focused on improving access and affordability to costly medical benefit drugs administered in clinical settings for nearly 100 million Americans. The Trade Client Strategy Director manages clinical policies, implements trade strategies, and collaborates with client relations for inquiries related to manufacturer contracts, drug policies, rebate qualification, and cross-benefit management. The role involves establishing partnerships with internal teams to develop and execute rebate programs, serving as the primary trade contact for participant activities, and supporting clinical decision-making.

Primary Job Functions

1. Consult with Client Relations on trade inquiries, initiatives, and opportunities with participants.

2. Understand the impact of rebate and formulary strategies and communicate effectively with health plan participants.

3. Have working knowledge of PBM operations, drug, and utilization management strategies and policies.

4. Interpret pharmaceutical manufacturer drug contracts and align terms with UM policies.

5. Manage clinical policies with participants to ensure contract compliance.

6. Support Client Relations for trade-related inquiries.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Analytics Team: Collaborate on drug trends and utilization data.
• Client Relations: Serve as primary contact for participant questions.
• Clinical Team: Review clinical data and policy requirements.
• Invoicing Team: Maintain policy library and support inquiries.
• Product Team: Provide policy support for therapies and outcomes programs.

Education, Experience, and Certification

• Pharmacy degree and PharmD preferred.
• 5-7 years in healthcare, PBM, pharmaceutical contracting, or related fields.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Application of clinical data for financial value.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Pharmacy residency or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PBM industry, Medicaid, Medicare, and health plans.
• Understanding of contract language and risk mitigation.

Travel up to 10%. Work is generally remote.

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