Strategic Account Executive (SAE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to serve as the primary relationship manager and strategic advisor for the FEP Mail Order business. You will manage client satisfaction, performance, and contractual obligations.

Collaborate with Mail Operations, Customer Care, Clinical, Finance, Technology, Legal, and Product teams to drive performance, resolve complex issues and deliver value. The role requires executive presence and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization

Qualifications

• 7+ years of account management, healthcare, PBM, pharmacy operations, or client-facing leadership experience.
• Experience managing large, complex accounts, preferably within government programs, health plans, or Fortune 500 organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience presenting to executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for FEP Mail Order operations and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Lead business reviews, operational discussions, and executive-level presentations.
• Monitor and drive operational performance, contractual commitments, service guarantees, and client deliverables.
• Partner across business functions to resolve complex issues, mitigate risks, and ensure continuity of service.
• Translate operational, financial, and performance data into actionable business insights and client recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve member experience, operational efficiency, and client value.
• Support implementation of new products, programs, and technology solutions impacting the Mail Order business.
• Lead audit, compliance, and governance activities in support of contractual obligations.
• Drive strategic initiatives from planning through execution while ensuring stakeholder alignment and accountability.

Skills

Account management

Healthcare operations

Cross-functional leadership

Executive presentations

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary As the Strategic Account Executive (SAE), you'll serve as the primary relationship manager and strategic advisor for the FEP Mail Order business. You will be accountable for client satisfaction, operational performance, contractual compliance, and the execution of strategic initiatives that enhance member experience and deliver value to FEP. You'll partner with leaders across Mail Operations, Customer Care, Clinical, Finance, Technology, Legal, and Product teams to drive performance, resolve complex issues, and ensure successful delivery of contractual obligations. This position requires strong executive presence, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for FEP Mail Order operations and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Lead business reviews, operational discussions, and executive-level presentations.
• Monitor and drive operational performance, contractual commitments, service guarantees, and client deliverables.
• Partner across business functions to resolve complex issues, mitigate risks, and ensure continuity of service.
• Translate operational, financial, and performance data into actionable business insights and client recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve member experience, operational efficiency, and client value.
• Support implementation of new products, programs, and technology solutions impacting the Mail Order business.
• Lead audit, compliance, and governance activities in support of contractual obligations.
• Drive strategic initiatives from planning through execution while ensuring stakeholder alignment and accountability.

To be a candidate for this role you will possess the following: Strong analytical, financial, project management and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of account management, healthcare, PBM, pharmacy operations, or client-facing leadership experience.
• Experience managing large, complex accounts, preferably within government programs, health plans, or Fortune 500 organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience presenting to executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• PBM, Mail Service Pharmacy, or healthcare operations experience.
• Knowledge of government healthcare programs and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing contractual performance guarantees, audits, and governance programs.
• Proven success leading large-scale operational or strategic initiatives.
• Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $67,900.00 - $182,549.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/26/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.