Senior Manager, Pharmacy Programs & Growth

Blue Shield of CA; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California seeks a Sr. Manager, Program and Project Management to lead pharmacy accounts and sales support, report to the Director, Pharmacy Services, and drive membership growth and retention.

You will oversee a team, shape account management for employer groups, and contribute to new membership initiatives for fully insured and self-funded plans. The role emphasizes leadership development, critical thinking, and building high-performing teams, with a focus on results the right

Qualifications

• Requires a college degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience including 4 years of management.
• Experience presenting pharmacy program value to clients, brokers, and consultants.
• Experience in pharmacy benefit client contracting with understanding of contracting tactics and marketplace requirements.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written skills with the ability to understand and convey complex ideas to audience with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong business acumen with proven experience in strategy development and planning.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy accounts and sales support team to support employer group account management and client renewal.
• Support pharmacy membership growth and retention strategies and initiatives.
• Play a key role in developing and supporting pharmacy product and initiative strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop great leaders and foster continuous learning.

Skills

Presentation skills

Effective communication

Strategic planning

Business acumen

Leadership

Pharmacy industry knowledge

MS Office

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Blue Shield of California seeks a Sr. Manager, Program and Project Management to lead pharmacy accounts and sales support, report to the Director, Pharmacy Services, and drive membership growth and retention.

You will oversee a team, shape account management for employer groups, and contribute to new membership initiatives for fully insured and self-funded plans. The role emphasizes leadership development, critical thinking, and building high-performing teams, with a focus on results the right