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

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; Virginia (MN); 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 trade strategies. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and drive rebate programs, supporting clinical decision-making. Candidates should possess a pharmacy degree and relevant experience in healthcare or PBM.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) match

Lifestyle spending account

Annual bonus incentive pay

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in healthcare, PBM, utilization management, or contracting.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Client Relations on trade inquiries and initiatives.
• Manage medical and pharmacy policies to ensure contract compliance.
• Support Client Relations with trade inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Clinical Data Application

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Pharmacy degree and Pharm D. 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 also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the range may depend on 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: Compensation amounts are considered wages only when earned, vested, and determinable. Bonus, commissions, or other compensation are at the company's discretion and may be modified.

About Synergie Medication Collective

Synergie is a new medication contracting organization founded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliated companies to improve access and affordability of costly medical benefit drugs used in clinical settings for nearly 100 million Americans. The Trade Client Strategy Director manages clinical policies, implements trade strategies, and collaborates with the Client Relations team for trade-related inquiries, ensuring compliance with manufacturer contracts. This role involves establishing cross-functional partnerships to drive rebate programs and serving as the primary trade contact for participant activities, supporting clinical decision-making to ensure contract compliance.

Primary Job Functions

1. Consult with Client Relations on trade inquiries and initiatives.
2. Understand rebate and formulary strategies and communicate effectively with health plan participants.
3. Possess knowledge of PBM operations, drug, and utilization management strategies.
4. Interpret pharmaceutical manufacturer contracts and align terms with utilization management policies.
5. Manage medical and pharmacy policies to ensure contract compliance.
6. Support Client Relations with trade inquiries.

Stakeholder Partnerships

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

Education, Experience, and Certification

• Pharmacy degree and Pharm D. preferred.
• 5-7 years in healthcare, PBM, utilization management, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, and health plans.
• Understanding of contract language and risk mitigation.

Travel up to 10%. Work is generally remote.

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