Senior Director, Specialty Trade Partnerships

CVS Health Corporation; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity award program

Bonus/commission eligibility

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Director in Specialty Trade Relations to shape strategies and run high-impact negotiations. You will manage major pharma relationships, influence procurement economics, and drive cost efficiencies across provider networks in a remote/hybrid setting in Illinois and at Bloomington locations.

Responsibilities include developing contract strategies, leading executive discussions, and guiding account management while mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• 10+ years work experience.
• 8 years in specialty pharmacy, healthcare, contracting or pharma.
• Experience in business development and contracting with executive audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 20% per business needs.
• Strong execution, BI, collaboration and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate contract development and negotiation with pharma manufacturers.
• Guide manufacturer strategy, account management and cost management.
• Develop procurement, distribution strategies, tier and rebate-based arrangements, and formulary management.
• Drive financial and operational efficiencies through negotiation.
• Mentor junior colleagues and provide matrix supervision.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Pharma contracting

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Business development

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Director in Specialty Trade Relations to shape strategies and run high-impact negotiations. You will manage major pharma relationships, influence procurement economics, and drive cost efficiencies across provider networks in a remote/hybrid setting in Illinois and at Bloomington locations.

Responsibilities include developing contract strategies, leading executive discussions, and guiding account management while mentoring colleagues.