Sr. Strategic Advisor, Pharmacy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave and surrogacy/adoption‑

401k match including an annual company

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is seeking a seasoned pharmacy strategy leader to drive cost reduction, improve member outcomes, and support enterprise growth. You will develop and optimize pharmacy products, programs, and partnerships to create new revenue streams and enhance market competitiveness.

The role requires 6+ years in healthcare strategy or a related field (or a 4+ year master’s track) and a strong ability to analyze complex markets, regulatory trends, and financial

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

Healthcare strategy

Business development

Product innovation

Market development

Consulting

Pharmacy operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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.

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.

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

$89,174.00 - $142,679.00

About Us

It’s an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we’re leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care – in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well‑being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not‑for‑profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award‑winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, or have technical issues that prevent you from completing your application, please notify HR at [e-mail]. Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the 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 of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.