Senior Manager, Trade Contract Advisory

Lifelancer; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus or incentive program

Equity award opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CVS Health seeks a Senior Manager, Trade Contract Advisory (Remote) to support PBM Client Underwriting with strategic advisory on trade-related topics, contract language and market insights. You will partner across functions to inform pricing, formulary strategies and response to market conduct inquiries.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong analytical capabilities, and experience with pharmacy benefit management strategies, RFPs, and risk management in a complex regulatory

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong execution, planning and delivery skills.
• Analytical and business intelligence capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication of insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory on Trade implications of PBM pricing and client requests.
• Contribute insights to inform Underwriting RFP strategy and rebate value.
• Ensure Trade-related contractual requirements are addressed in RFPs.
• Serve as Trade liaison to Compliance and stakeholders; lead response efforts.
• Provide input on underwriting assumptions affecting rebate value.
• Analyze market intelligence to support formulary initiatives.
• Collaborate with Trade, Underwriting, and Finance on ecosystem initiatives.
• Maintain and improve RFP support and advisory workflows.

Skills

8+ years experience

Strong execution

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: United States

Job Title: Senior Manager, Trade Contract Advisory (REMOTE)

Job Location: Work at Home, Rhode Island, United States

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full time

Job Seniority Level:

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Role Summary

Supports the development and execution of strategic advisory on Trade-related topics (pharmaceutical purchasing and contracting) for the PBM Client Underwriting organization. Contributes to strategies by analyzing market intelligence and data insights, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering actionable recommendations. Develops appropriate responses and documentation to address Trade-related requests arising from state Market Conduct Examinations. Manages processes and ensures consistent delivery of insights to support business outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic advisory on Trade implications of PBM client pricing strategies and client requests, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to address business needs
• Contribute formulary, rebate, and other Trade insights to inform Underwriting RFP strategy and enhance rebate value for prospects and renewing clients
• Ensure Trade-related contractual requirements are appropriately addressed within RFP responses
• Serve as Trade liaison to Compliance team and other pertinent stakeholders on growing work to support state Market Conduct Exam inquiries, leading Trade response efforts on requests and follow-ups
• Provide input on key Underwriting assumptions that may impact future rebate value
• Analyze and apply market intelligence to support strategies for formulary initiatives
• Partner with Trade, Underwriting, and Finance teams to support Connected PBM Ecosystem initiatives and ensure alignment across functions
• Maintain and improve processes related to RFP support, advisory workflows, and Trade-related deliverables
  

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong execution and delivery skills (planning, organizing, and supporting workstreams)
• Strong analytical and business intelligence capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with sound judgment
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills with ability to clearly convey insights and recommendations
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; or equivalent experience
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with pharmacy benefit management, prescription drug rebates, prescription drug spend, and/or formulary strategies
• 7+ years of overall professional experience
• Experience reviewing and redlining contract language, in partnership with Legal, to manage risk and align with business objectives
• Exposure and/or knowledge of the evolving pharmaceutical regulatory environment

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$67,900.00 - $182,549.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/22/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.