Executive Director, Rebate & Drug Profitability Strategy

CVS Health Corporation; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Rebate Financial Strategy & Drug Profitability for a $70B+ rebate portfolio across the PBM business, shaping pricing strategy, margins, and long-term profitability with executive-facing insights.

You will partner with VP and CFO leadership, oversee governance, and translate pricing, utilization, contracts, and regulatory dynamics into actionable narratives for senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, PBM, managed care, or similarly complex industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L and presenting to SVP and C‑suite leadership, with proven ability to influence executive decisions through financial insights and strategic recommendations
• Deep fluency in PBM economics including rebate structures, network and channel pricing, pharma contracting, dispensing economics, and drug-level profitability drivers
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial modeling within a large, matrixed organization, with strong command of scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling
• Proven ability to translate complex financial, regulatory, and competitive data into clear, compelling executive communications and decision‑ready narratives
• Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with demonstrated success in talent development and organizational scaling
• Advanced financial modeling, analytical, problem-solving, and executive presentation skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and enterprise reporting tools
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and standardizing processes across cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization
• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, challenge assumptions, and drive alignment across complex business issues

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and performance for the $70B+ rebate portfolio.
• Partner with senior Finance and business leaders to drive margin optimization and long-term profitability.
• Deliver executive insights on financial performance, emerging risks, market dynamics, and regulatory impacts.
• Evaluate key drug and market trends to inform strategic planning and forecast accuracy.
• Lead enterprise drug profitability analytics and reporting strategy.
• Develop actionable insights into key profitability drivers, market dynamics, and financial performance.
• Deliver scenario modeling and executive decision support for strategic initiatives and investments.

Skills

Finance leadership

Executive communication

PBM economics

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership & talent development

Strategic storytelling

Governance frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Tableau

SQL

SAP

Anaplan

Job description

CVS Health Corporation is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Rebate Financial Strategy & Drug Profitability for a $70B+ rebate portfolio across the PBM business, shaping pricing strategy, margins, and long-term profitability with executive-facing insights.

You will partner with VP and CFO leadership, oversee governance, and translate pricing, utilization, contracts, and regulatory dynamics into actionable narratives for senior decision-makers.