Sr Pharmacy Strategy Consultant

Health Care Service Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation seeks a strategic professional to lead Medical Drug strategy development, planning and implementation to drive growth and affordability. You will analyze data from competitive intelligence, internal financials, and secondary sources, and build KPIs and performance metrics while coordinating with stakeholders to identify and implement projects.

The role integrates cross-functional collaboration, fast-paced execution, and development of market insights to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree / Master’s Degree / MBA with 5 years general industry experience or 2 years consulting experience at a top tier consulting firm.
• Strategy development/planning/implementation: knowledge of corporate strategy and transformation core skill sets; experience formulating, planning, and/or implementing strategy and transformative efforts.
• Analysis/synthesis/insight generation: ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, provide insights and implications, inform decision making, and make recommendations/prioritize new opportunities to pursue.
• Critical thinking/problem solving: ability to proactively identify and resolve complex problems with some oversight.
• Project management: experience managing complex projects with some oversight.
• Collaboration and interpersonal effectiveness: ability to build strong connections with people and teams, drive results across matrixed environment, and work with leadership.
• Communication skills: ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and visual channels.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities in a fast-paced organization.

Responsibilities

• Experience creation of sales enablement resources for payer that support employer sales and retention conversation
• Content development for RFPs
• Talking point development for market trends, medical drug strategy
• Development of training materials and facilitation of training
• Creation of a portfolio value story
• Program and performance management of medical drug value programs
• Expertise in analyzing various data sources (competitive intelligence, internal financials, secondary research, etc.) synthesizing data in a clear and actionable way, development of key performance indicators and performance metrics and partnering and coordinating with stakeholders to identify, solution and implement projects

Skills

Sales enablement

RFP content

Market talking points

Training development

Value storytelling

Program management

Data analysis

KPI development

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s / MBA

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose‑driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting leadership by delivering projects related to Medical Drug strategy development, planning and implementation to help drive growth, improve the affordability of our products and services, and react to shifting competitive trends and external forces in the Medical Drug space. The medical drug management team is focused on initiative/program development and implementation, liaison to network teams for facility contracting efforts for medical drug, liaison to national account sales team for assistance with medical drug value story, and performance management of medical drug programs. Candidates should have experience and be comfortable executing on strategy, performing discovery work, building business case, expertise in analyzing various data sources (competitive intelligence, internal financials, secondary research, etc.) synthesizing data in a clear and actionable way, development of key performance indicators and performance metrics and partnering and coordinating with stakeholders to identify, solution and implement projects.

Job Description

• Experience creation of sales enablement resources for payer that support employer sales and retention conversation
• Content development for RFPs
• Talking point development for market trends, medical drug strategy
• Development of training materials and facilitation of training
• Creation of a portfolio value story
• Program and performance management of medical drug value programs
• Expertise in analyzing various data sources (competitive intelligence, internal financials, secondary research, etc.) synthesizing data in a clear and actionable way, development of key performance indicators and performance metrics and partnering and coordinating with stakeholders to identify, solution and implement projects

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor degree / Master’s Degree / MBA and 5 years of general industry experience or 2 years consulting experience at a top tier consulting firm
• Strategy Development/Planning/Implementation: Knowledge of corporate strategy and/or transformation core skill sets; experience formulating, planning, and/or implementing strategy and transformative efforts.
• Analysis/Synthesis/Insight Generation: Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, provide insights and implications, inform decision making, and make recommendations/prioritize new opportunities to pursue.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Ability to proactively identify and resolve complex problems with some oversight.
• Project Management: Experience managing complex projects with some oversight.
• Collaboration and Interpersonal Effectiveness: Ability to build strong connections with people and teams, drive results by working across the matrixed environment, and work directly with leadership with some oversight.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and visual channels.
• Ability to work within a very fast‑paced, quickly evolving organization and manage multiple, complex priorities.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as MBA, MHA, MD, JD, or PhD.
• Experience in the healthcare industry, especially in the pharmacy value chain.
• Experience with corporate strategy, growth strategy, product strategy, or business case development.

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office, 2 days work from home #LI-TE1 #LI-Hybrid

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Pay Transparency Statement

From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.

• health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• pension plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• plus other incentives

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job‑related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Base Pay Range $92,700.00 - $167,500.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are a drug‑free and smoke‑free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high‑quality, cost‑effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug‑free and smoke‑free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.