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

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Trade Client Strategy Director to improve access to medical benefit drugs. This role involves consulting with various teams, managing policies, and ensuring compliance with contracts, requiring a pharmacy degree and significant experience in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and 11 holidays

Generous 401(k) matching

Lifestyle spending account

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in healthcare, PBM, or related fields.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Client Relations team on trade inquiries.
• Manage medical and pharmacy policies for compliance.
• Support Client Relations team on trade inquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building ability

Ability to apply clinical data

Education

Pharmacy degree

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) matching, a lifestyle spending account, and other benefits to eligible employees.

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

About Synergie Medication Collective

Synergie is a new medication contracting organization founded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliated companies, focused on improving affordability and access to costly medical benefit drugs for nearly 100 million Americans. The Trade Client Strategy Director liaises with participants, manages clinical policies, implements trade strategies, and collaborates with the Client Relations team on trade-related inquiries. The role involves establishing partnerships, supporting clinical decision-making, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer contracts.

Primary Job Functions

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

Stakeholder Partnerships

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

Education, Experience, and Certification

• Pharmacy degree and Pharm D. preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in healthcare, PBM, utilization management, contracting, or related fields.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Ability to apply clinical data to drive financial value.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Travel requirement: Up to 10%. Work is generally remote.

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