Senior Healthcare Strategy Leader - Cost & Growth

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Strategic Advisor to leverage deep pharmacy industry expertise to identify and advance innovative cost-of-care savings opportunities, develop revenue-generating pharmacy products and programs, and lead strategic initiatives that drive enterprise value through collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in healthcare strategy or an equivalent Master's with 3+ years, plus proven cross-functional leadership and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation, market development, consulting, pharmacy operations, or related strategic functions.
• OR master's degree with 3+ years in healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation, market development, consulting, pharmacy operations, or related strategic functions.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs, projects, and strategic initiatives from opportunity assessment through execution and value realization.
• Strategic and innovative thought leader with experience in pharmacy health plan operations, PBM, pharmacy strategy, or healthcare consulting; strong business development, product strategy, financial analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong preference for Medicare experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead innovative pharmacy strategies that reduce cost of care, improve member outcomes, and support enterprise growth.
• Develop and optimize pharmacy products, programs, and partnerships to create new revenue streams and enhance market competitiveness.
• Evaluate emerging industry, regulatory, and technology trends to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Conduct complex financial, operational, and market analyses to support strategic decision-making and investment priorities.
• Present strategic recommendations and business insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with PBMs, vendors, and partners to accelerate innovation and value creation.
• Serve as a pharmacy strategy expert and collaborate across the enterprise to advance business objectives.
• Lead the execution, measurement, and continuous improvement of strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable enterprise value.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Healthcare strategy

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters degree

Job description

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Strategic Advisor to leverage deep pharmacy industry expertise to identify and advance innovative cost-of-care savings opportunities, develop revenue-generating pharmacy products and programs, and lead strategic initiatives that drive enterprise value through collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in healthcare strategy or an equivalent Master's with 3+ years, plus proven cross-functional leadership and strategic thinking.