Pharmacy Programs Lead & Strategy Consultant

Blue Shield of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Program Manager, Consultant for the Pharmacy Strategy and Operations team to support Commercial and Government Markets. You will lead programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives with executives, product cycle managers, and sales teams to ensure timely delivery and value realization.

The role requires deep program management experience in pharmacy or health programs, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience; Master’s preferred.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience in pharmacy or health program management/consulting.
• Deep understanding of program and resource management, strong business acumen, and team focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership, guidance, and manage all aspects of a given program, including requirements gathering, business case creation, and implementation.
• Develop resourcing strategies to ensure optimum support for projects and day-to-day activities.
• Review program budget variance and scope change requests, and participate in budget resolution.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Program Manager, Consultant for the Pharmacy Strategy and Operations team to support Commercial and Government Markets. You will lead programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives with executives, product cycle managers, and sales teams to ensure timely delivery and value realization.

The role requires deep program management experience in pharmacy or health programs, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced,