Pharmacy Business Consultant

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a senior-level strategist for Pharmacy Services to lead and drive key initiatives. The role requires collaboration across multiple teams, guiding analyses, and delivering actionable recommendations with timely implementation across the organization.

The position supports hybrid or remote work options; onsite presence is expected within a 50-mile radius of an office for three days a week (Tue/Wed/Thu).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, healthcare or related field.
• 5–7 years in Managed Care or Health Insurance; 1–3 years in Pharmacy Operations.
• Strong oral and written communication; collaborative problem solving; self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Conduct opportunity analyses and develop the strategic plan for pharmacy initiatives.
• Interface with stakeholders in other business areas to advance strategic pharmacy initiatives.
• Conduct outcomes analyses to measure performance against goals for initiatives.
• Provide project updates to Pharmacy management and leadership.
• Mentor less experienced members of the Pharmacy team.

Skills

Oral & Written Communication Skills

Self Starter

Collaborative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Economics or Healthcare

Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Economics or Healthcare

Job description

**JOB SUMMARY** This job leads and/or participates in the development and execution of key strategic initiatives for Pharmacy Services. The incumbent engages in multiple cross-functional projects and will be expected to work in a collaborative, highly matrixed manner. Directs the opportunity analysis and outcomes reporting for pharmacy's strategic initiatives. In the course of contributing to these projects, the incumbent may be expected to fulfill many different types of roles, ranging from project leadership, problem-solving, data analysis and interpretation, providing recommendations, communicating project updates to the pharmacy leadership team and completing implementation tasks within the specified timeframe. Builds relationships with personnel in other business units of the organization, and will be expected to work with little to no supervision. Will likely play a supportive role in shaping the overall strategy and value proposition for Pharmacy Services and is also expected to serve as a mentor to less experienced members of the Pharmacy business team. **This role can be hybrid or remote - If you live within 50 miles of an office you are required to be onsite 3 days a week - T, W, Th.** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Conduct opportunity analyses and use these analyses to develop the strategic plan for pharmacy.* Interface with stakeholders in other business areas to advance strategic initiatives for pharmacy services.* Conduct outcomes analyses for strategic initiatives to determine how the initiative is performing relative to predetermined goals .* Provide project updates to Pharmacy management.* Serve as a mentor to less experienced members of the Pharmacy team.* Other duties as assigned. **EDUCATION** **Required*** Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Economics, Healthcare or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree **Preferred*** Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Economics or Healthcare. **EXPERIENCE** **Required*** 5 - 7 years Managed Care Or* 5 - 7 years Health Insurance Industry* 1 - 3 years Pharmacy Operation **Preferred*** 7 - 10 years Managed Care Or* 7 - 10 years Health Insurance Industry* 3 - 5 years Pharmacy Operation **LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS** **Required*** None **Preferred*** None **SKILLS*** Oral & Written Communication Skills* Self Starter* Collaborative Problem Solving **Language** **(other than English)**None **Travel Required**0% - 25% **PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS** **Position Type**Office-Based or Remote - If you live within 50 miles of an office you are required to be onsite 3 days a week - T, W, Th. Teaches / trains others regularlyOccasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteOccasionally Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)Never Physical work site requiredYes Lifting: up to 10 poundsFrequently Lifting: 10 to 25 poundsOccasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 poundsDoes Not Apply ***Disclaimer:** The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement:** This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.* As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. This role can be hybrid or remote - If you live within 50 miles of an office you are required to be onsite 3 days a week - T, W, Th.**Pay Range Minimum:**$108,600.00**Pay Range Maximum:**$180,600.00*Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.*