Remote Associate Director, Health Plan Contracting

Merck; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Integrated Account Management Customer Manager to manage end-to-end contract lifecycles for health plan and PBM contracts. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, financial acumen, and negotiated terms with NAD oversight, delivering customer-focused contracting solutions.

This position can be hybrid or remote within commutable distance constraints, with a standard relocation/ travel guidance; it supports internal and external stakeholders and drives profitable

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent.
• Proven account management capability with PBM, MCO, and Health Plan accounts.
• Proven ability to negotiate, finalize, and execute on contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and negotiate utilization-based contracts.
• Coordinate with NAD and internal stakeholders to drive contracting activities.
• Evaluate account performance and optimize net sales for company products.
• Develop and implement Customer Account Plans.
• Establish relationships with internal and external contract decision makers.

Skills

Account Management

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Payer Marketing

Cross-Functional Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Merck is seeking an Integrated Account Management Customer Manager to manage end-to-end contract lifecycles for health plan and PBM contracts. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, financial acumen, and negotiated terms with NAD oversight, delivering customer-focused contracting solutions.

This position can be hybrid or remote within commutable distance constraints, with a standard relocation/ travel guidance; it supports internal and external stakeholders and drives profitable