Payer Partnerships Account Executive

9005 CVS Pharmacy, Inc.; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Payer Relations Account Executive in Rhode Island to drive new business growth within payer networks. The role builds relationships with pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, and Medicaid programs to secure agreements and strengthen partnerships.

Qualified candidates have 7+ years in sales or related fields, with a proven ability to source and close deals and present data-driven business cases. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sales, business development, account management, healthcare contracting, or a related field.
• Proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing new business agreements with measurable results.
• Experience developing data-driven business cases and presenting recommendations to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence decision-making with senior external partners.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to work independently and navigate complex commercial discussions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and advance new business opportunities with pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, discount providers, and state Medicaid programs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities, including forecasting potential business impact and tracking progress toward goals.
• Develop and present business cases and proposals that align service, quality, network design, and volume commitments with customer needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate market opportunities, assess competitive positioning, and support contract negotiations.
• Facilitate smooth transitions of newly executed agreements to ongoing account management teams and support performance reviews during the initial contract lifecycle.
• Travel: Up to 20% travel required.

Skills

7+ years experience in sales

Education

Bachelor's degree / equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Payer Relations Account Executive in Rhode Island to drive new business growth within payer networks. The role builds relationships with pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, and Medicaid programs to secure agreements and strengthen partnerships.

Qualified candidates have 7+ years in sales or related fields, with a proven ability to source and close deals and present data-driven business cases. Travel up to 20% may be required.