Lead Director, Specialty Trade Relations

CVS Health Corporation; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Equity award program

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Director Specialty Trade Relations to shape strategies with specialty manufacturers in a high-impact role based in Bloomington, MN. You will oversee procurement, distribution strategies, and cost management while driving opportunities with blood products manufacturers.

You will collaborate across business units, lead negotiations, and mentor colleagues, balancing multiple initiatives and ensuring alignment with corporate goals and patient access priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years work experience in healthcare or pharma contracting.
• Experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Achieve pharma contracting targets with measurable impact.
• Develop complex strategies aligning with organizational goals.
• Instruct account management to control drug and medical supply costs.
• Apply advanced pharma contracting knowledge to establish supplier contracts.
• Devise negotiation strategies to drive efficiency.
• Mentor junior staff and provide matrix supervision.

Skills

Executive presentations

Business development

Contract negotiations

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Director Specialty Trade Relations to shape strategies with specialty manufacturers in a high-impact role based in Bloomington, MN. You will oversee procurement, distribution strategies, and cost management while driving opportunities with blood products manufacturers.

You will collaborate across business units, lead negotiations, and mentor colleagues, balancing multiple initiatives and ensuring alignment with corporate goals and patient access priorities.