Senior Medical Consultant - Pharmacist

Marsh McLennan; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive rewards package

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Senior Medical Consultant II – Pharmacist to join the Government Health Consulting (GHC) team. The role supports state Medicaid and CHIP programs with expert pharmacy leadership and offers hybrid work with three days in the office.

You will lead client deliverables, contribute to strategy and policy discussions, and mentor junior staff while staying current on regulations and market trends.

Qualifications

• An independent and unrestricted pharmacist license (RPh).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• State-level Medicaid pharmacy management experience is required, including regulations, waivers, state plan amendments, and/or state operations
• Expertise in analyzing large data sets and working comfortably with Excel is required
• Experience identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to client’s complex pharmacy-related challenges
• Knowledge of Medicaid policies, regulations, and program operations
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor early career staff
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as presenting information to clients/groups
• Ability to prioritize, handle, and pivot among multiple tasks in a demanding work environment with a proven track record in supporting or leading large, complex projects
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple project deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership, thought leadership, project team leadership, and targeted business development
• Lead and contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation with increasing ownership over time
• Participate as a team member and help lead projects as states develop, implement and improve their Medicaid and CHIP programs
• Be viewed by the client as an expert on Medicaid pharmacy program design in areas that may include policy, program operations, financial and budgeting aspects of Medicaid and CHIP programs
• Consider the implication of policy, legal, political or other changes on the operation of a State’s Medicaid pharmacy program
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring the team is within budget, on time, and producing work consistent with the scope of work
• Coordinate with client managers and other leaders to develop new business, including helping to define the proposal strategy
• Work with Division and Sector leadership to identify and secure staffing resources
• Stay current on market trends and the regulatory environment; bring a forward-looking perspective to counsel the internal client team and clients
• Become a trusted contributor on project teams by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful analysis
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries
• Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, communicating regularly and effectively with project teams
• Develop intellectual capital; lead or participate in the development of tools or processes
• Be responsible for motivating and encouraging team members; manage project team dynamics and nurture collaboration
• Provide real-time feedback to team members to support growth and to maintain quality performance

Skills

RPh license

5+ years experience

Medicaid pharmacy management

Excel

Strong communication

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Analytical thinking

Education

PharmD

Master's degree in health policy/public health

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Health Consulting (GHC) team at Marsh. This can be based anywhere near a Marsh office and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Remote work requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

As a Senior Medical Consultant II – Pharmacist, you will play a vital role as a core team member providing expert insights on complex projects for clients, which are primarily state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related state agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs. This is a great opportunity to join a global company known for its dynamic culture, excellent benefits, and commitment to professional growth where you can experience meaningful work alongside supportive leaders dedicated to your success!

Senior Medical Consultant II – Pharmacist

We will count on you to:

• Provide project leadership, thought leadership, project team leadership, and targeted business development
• Lead and contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation with increasing ownership over time
• Participate as a team member and help lead projects as states develop, implement and improve their Medicaid and CHIP programs,including managed care and fee-for-service reimbursement rate support(e.g. AAC, MAC, COD surveys, trend analysis)
• Be viewed by the client as an expert on Medicaid pharmacy program design in areas that may include policy, federal authorities, program operations, financial and budgeting aspects of Medicaid and CHIP programs
• Consider the implication of policy, legal, political or other changes on the operation of a State’s Medicaid pharmacy program.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring the team is within budget, on time, and producing work consistent with the scope of work; and ensuring communication with the client, project team, and client manager
• Coordinate with client managers and other leaders to develop new business, including helping to define the proposal strategy, drafting technical proposals, and identifying opportunities for expanded work with existing clients
• Work with Division and Sector leadership to identify and secure staffing resources, ensuring work is leveraged to the right skill and career level, and providing team members with opportunities to develop their skills and expertise
• Stay current on market trends and the regulatory environment; consider the implication of new trends or changes in policies or regulations on clients’ programs; and bring a forward-looking/strategic perspective to counsel the internal client team and clients
• Become a trusted contributor on project teams by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful analysis
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and inform program recommendations
• Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, communicating regularly and effectively with project teams
• Develop intellectual capital; lead or participate in the development of tools or processes that can be leveraged for multiple clients
• Be responsible for motivating and encouraging team members. Manage project team dynamics and nurture collaboration amongst team members, including subcontractors/vendors
• Provide real-time feedback to team members to support their growth and to maintain quality performance

What you need to have:

• An independent and unrestricted pharmacist license (RPh)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• State-levelMedicaid pharmacy management experience is required, including experience with regulations, waivers, state plan amendments, and/or state operations
• Expertise in analyzing large data sets and working comfortably with Excel is required
• Experience identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to client’s complex pharmacy-related challenges
• Knowledge of Medicaid policies, regulations, and program operations
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor early career staff
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as presenting information to clients/groups
• Ability to prioritize, handle, and pivot among multiple tasks in a demanding work environment with a proven track record in supporting or leading large, complex projects
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple project deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

What makes you stand out?

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)
• Previous Medicaid consulting experience
• Master’s degree in health policy, public policy, public health, business administration or related field
• Pharmacy benefit management(PBM)experience
• 340B drug pricing experience
• Subject matter expertise in value-based purchasing, alternative payment methodology, Medicaid managed care rate development, and/or Medicaid PBM procurement including CMS certification
• Project management and/or project leadership credentials
• Experience working with Medicaid actuaries

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $132,500 to $265,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.