Senior test lead - pharmacy management

Elevance Health; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks a Senior Test Lead for its Pharmacy Benefit Manager department. This role involves managing projects aimed at improving pharmacy care, overseeing test strategies, and leading teams across various locations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the healthcare domain, particularly in pharmacy benefit management, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years process improvement or project-related experience.
• Experience in US Healthcare domain supporting pharmacy benefit management.
• Strong leadership and management experience in testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with project stakeholders and implement test strategies.
• Conduct reviews of test scenarios and metrics reporting.
• Lead coordination across onshore and offshore resources.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Analytical

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in a related field

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

Senior Test Lead - Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, CarelonRx (formerly IngenioRx) leverages the power of new technologies and a strong, clinical-first lens to deliver member-centered, lasting pharmacy care.

The Senior Test Lead (Business Change Manager Senior) will be responsible for working with management to identify and implement varied projects, programs, and plans that support the achievement of business unit and enterprise goals.

How you will make an impact:

• Manage relationships with project/program stakeholders (IT and business).

• Develop and implement test strategies, schedules, and plans, ensuring testing activities remain on track.

• Lead test design and execution, coordinating across onshore and offshore resources and participating hands-on as needed.

• Conduct reviews of test scenarios and results, reporting metrics and status to stakeholders.

• Identify and address potential issues, changes, and scope impacts while managing defect triage processes.

• Coordinate test data needs and provisioning with the Test Data Management team.

• Provide expert guidance and direction to team members, leading efforts to adopt best practices.

• Develop processes and systems to support business needs and conduct cost/benefit analyses to guide decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 8 years process improvement, business change or project-related experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• 8+ years of experience in the US Healthcare domain (Commercial/Medicaid/Medicare) supporting pharmacy benefit management (PBM), including benefit administration, enrollment and claims processing

• 3 years of proven leadership and management experience in end-to-end pharmacy testing and defining comprehensive test plans.

• Proficient in supporting testing for cloud-based applications and working with globally dispersed teams.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, facilitation, and analytical skills.

• Capable of preparing and presenting testing status and metrics reports to stakeholders effectively.

• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and collaborate within matrix teams; familiarity with Agile methodologies.

• Experience with test automation tools and test data management is desirable.

• Experience in successfully developing and managing projects with significant operating budget and knowledge of process redesign strongly preferred

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $86,448 to $163,872.

Locations: District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Illinois; New Jersey; Maryland; Minnesota; New York

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws _._

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such an amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.