Sr. Strategic Advisor, Pharmacy

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes strategic analysis, cross-functional leadership, and strong partnerships with PBMs and vendors, with a hybrid/Remote-Flex work model

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation, market development, consulting, pharmacy operations, or related strategic functions.
• OR master's degree with 4+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation, market development, consulting, pharmacy operations, or related strategic functions.

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 emerging 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 key stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with PBMs, vendors, and partners to accelerate innovation and value creation.
• Serve as a pharmacy strategy expert and collaborate across the enterprise to advance business objectives.
• Lead the execution, measurement, and continuous improvement of strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable enterprise value.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

We're hiring a Senior Strategic Advisor! This individual will leverage deep pharmacy industry expertise to identify and advance innovative cost-of-care savings opportunities. You will also develop revenue-generating pharmacy products and programs, optimize existing solutions for greater impact and efficiency, and lead strategic initiatives that drive enterprise value through internal and external collaboration.

What You'll Do

• 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 emerging 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 key stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with PBMs, vendors, and partners to accelerate innovation and value creation.
• Serve as a pharmacy strategy expert and collaborate across the enterprise to advance business objectives.
• Lead the execution, measurement, and continuous improvement of strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable enterprise value.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation, market development, consulting, pharmacy operations, or related strategic functions.
• OR master's degree with 4+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation, market development, consulting, pharmacy operations, or related strategic functions.

Bonus Points (preferred qualifications)

• Experience leading cross-functional programs, projects, and strategic initiatives from opportunity assessment through execution and value realization
• The ideal candidate is a strategic and innovative thought leader with experience in pharmacy health plan operations, PBM, pharmacy strategy, or healthcare consulting. They possess strong business development, product strategy, financial analysis acumen, and stakeholder management skills, with a successful track record of identifying and implementing opportunities that reduce cost of care, generate revenue, and create sustainable business value.

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution
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Where You'll Work

Our Hybrid-Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose - giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection - that supports a workplace that's flexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid-Flex role, you'll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote-Flex role, you'll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid-Flex or Remote-Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$89,174.00 - $142,679.00

Skills

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