Senior Pharmacy Strategy & Growth Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina seeks a Senior Strategic Advisor to leverage deep pharmacy industry expertise, identify cost-of-care savings, and develop revenue-generating programs. You will lead strategic initiatives and collaborate across the enterprise to drive value.

The role requires 5+ years in healthcare strategy or 3+ years with a master's, with strong leadership, analysis, and stakeholder-management skills.

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 the same area.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs from opportunity assessment through execution and value realization.
• Strategic thinker with experience in pharmacy health plan operations, PBM, pharmacy strategy, or healthcare consulting.

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 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 stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with PBMs, vendors, and partners to accelerate innovation and value creation.
• Lead the execution, measurement, and continuous improvement of strategic initiatives delivering enterprise value.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Healthcare strategy

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Medicare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina seeks a Senior Strategic Advisor to leverage deep pharmacy industry expertise, identify cost-of-care savings, and develop revenue-generating programs. You will lead strategic initiatives and collaborate across the enterprise to drive value.

The role requires 5+ years in healthcare strategy or 3+ years with a master's, with strong leadership, analysis, and stakeholder-management skills.