Senior Trade Strategy Lead – PBM & Underwriting

7505 Caremark, L.L.C.; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

CVS Health in Rhode Island is seeking a senior strategist to support trade-related advisory for the PBM Client Underwriting function. You will analyze market intelligence, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and craft responses to state market conduct requests to drive better underwriting outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence across legal, finance, and operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, Underlining, 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

Job description

CVS Health in Rhode Island is seeking a senior strategist to support trade-related advisory for the PBM Client Underwriting function. You will analyze market intelligence, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and craft responses to state market conduct requests to drive better underwriting outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence across legal, finance, and operations.