Pharmacy Consulting, Manager

WTW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Consultant, Manager to lead pharmacy benefits projects for clients, provide expert recommendations on plan design, and help grow intellectual capital in the health benefits practice.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, senior relationship management, and mentoring junior staff; pharmacist background is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in clinical strategy, pharmacy benefit management, analytics and consulting.
• Deep understanding of US healthcare ecosystems and PBM/vendor landscape.
• PBM account executive experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client Pharmacy engagements for Small to Medium clients or large clients; develop pharmacy benefit plan analyses and cost-saving strategies.
• Oversee PBM vendor procurement, negotiation, and implementation.
• Audit PBM performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Advise on specialty pharmacy product strategies and client education.

Skills

Clinical strategy

PBM knowledge

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PharmD preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Role:

Willis Towers Watson is looking for an energetic individual with growth, pharmacy, clinical and client facing expertise to join our growing team. As a Pharmacy Consultant, Manager you will be at the forefront of managing pharmacy benefits projects for clients and leverage your experience as a pharmacy benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management. You will participate in new business activities and the creation of new intellectual capital. You will position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as the subject matter expert on pharmacy projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions. The ideal candidate is a patient-centric problem solver who possesses the ability to balance client clinical needs and business growth. You will collaborate with a strong team of highly experienced consultants within the practice as well as engage in cross-functional activities. A pharmacist is preferred but not required.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific

job opportunity

Responsibilities:

• Lead client Pharmacy engagements for a portfolio of Small to Medium clients and/or significantly contributes to large clients in support of:

• Pharmacy benefit plan analysis, design, clinical and cost savings strategies

• Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement, negotiation, and implementation

• Audits of PBM performance (financial and operational)

• Strategy for Specialty pharmacy products

• Support clients in navigating pharmacy concepts, strategies and results that effectively drive action and improve plan performance, by preparing teams for meetings or directly presenting in meetings

• Has advanced experience across all Pharmacy activities and demonstrates knowledge of emerging trends and best practices

• Understand client needs and preferences; anticipate questions in advance and identify solutions

• Influence key client decision makers by soliciting their perspectives and addressing their stated needs

• Leverage advanced knowledge of industry trends, available products/solutions and carrier/vendor differentiators to inform and influence client Pharmacy strategies

• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with employer and vendor primary contacts to build and enhance WTW and Health & Benefit’s brand

• Provides leadership to more junior colleagues on pharmacy concepts, strategies and tools

• Conduct final quality reviews for all types of Pharmacy deliverables

• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams

• Actively support new business and prospecting activities

• Contribute to intellectual capital development

• Contribute pharmacy and other related perspectives to the broader health and benefits strategy and growth

Qualifications

The Requirements:

• 8+ years’ experience in clinical strategy, pharmacy benefit management, analytics, growth and consulting

• Deep understanding of the pharmacy benefit management and US healthcare ecosystems, either at a PBM, health plan, health tech company or as a benefits consultant

• PBM account executive experience strongly preferred

• A dynamic, strategic thinker not afraid to challenge the status quo by asking the hard questions

• Able to change ambiguity into clarity, action and outcomes in a high paced environment that requires the ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Passionate about patient outcomes, client relationships and working with cross functional teams

• Engaging speaking skills with an ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively; ability to speak credibly about clinical, technical, financial aspects of Willis Towers Watson’s offerings

• Experience in training/mentoring junior staff

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

• Availability to travel on an as needed basis

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s and/or PharmD degree preferred

• For pharmacists; actively licensed in home state and in good standing

• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$140,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus

Company Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off

• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE, including disability/vets