Strategic Account Executive (SAE) - Federal Employee Program (FEP) Specialty Pharmacy Program

CVSHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 75,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Strategic Account Executive (SAE) for the Federal Employee Program (FEP) Specialty Pharmacy Program. The SAE will serve as the senior liaison with FEP for their Specialty Pharmacy line of business and interface with executive leadership to grow and protect the client relationship.

Responsibilities include leading the account team, delivering regular drug trend and financial reports, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and building trusted partnerships with client

Qualifications

• 7+ years of client-facing experience.
• 1+ years of specialty pharmacy experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic account team and own client satisfaction and service delivery.
• Develop and deliver regular reporting on drug trend and financial performance.
• Offer cost-saving solutions using consultative selling and CVS Caremark programs.
• Formulate responses to program questions with internal partners.
• Build relationships with key client stakeholders to foster trust in CVS Caremark.
• Translate program requirements into impacts on plan administration and member experience.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Specialty pharmacy experience

Problem solving

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Execution and delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Job Description

As a Strategic Account Executive (SAE) for the Federal Employee Program (FEP) Specialty Pharmacy Program, you will serve as the senior level liaison with FEP for their Specialty Pharmacy Program line of business. This is an excellent opportunity to interface with Executive Leadership both internally and externally. As a seasoned healthcare professional, you will use your years of expertise to grow our business through retention and by offering cost saving solutions to existing clients. You will accomplish this through:

• Leading the strategic account team (including account management, and operations) as the quarterback and having full ownership for client satisfaction and service delivery.
• Developing and delivering regular reporting to clients on their drug trend and financial performance and facilitating the identification of client cost-saving opportunities.
• Offering cost saving solutions by utilizing your consultative selling skills while recommending CVS Caremark solutions to meet key client needs.
• Formulating responses to program-related questions through collaboration with primary internal partners and Specialty Pharmacy Program subject matter experts.
• Building strong relationships with key client stakeholders and, using your strong pharmacy and healthcare background, creating a collaborative environment of trust in the support that CVS Caremark provides related to the Specialty Pharmacy Program line of business.
• Applying your consultative skills to translate program requirements into impacts on plan administration, member experience, and specialty pharmacy performance.

Your success as a Strategic Account Executive - FEP Specialty Pharmacy Program will be driven by your ability to retain your assigned book of business and achieve above-average client satisfaction scores. You will function as a leader for the account team, and your ability to influence others to deliver results for your client will also be a key factor in your success.

Your understanding of specialty pharmacy operations, client benefit strategies, clinical programs, and the member experience, as well as keeping up to date on market trends, will enable you to position CVS Caremark programs and solutions effectively to client decision makers. The contributions you will make as a Strategic Account Executive will position CVS Caremark for long-term growth in the competitive pharmacy and healthcare marketplace.

This position has the ability to work remotely within major metropolitan areas or in a Corporate Hub. You must have the ability to travel up to 40 percent of the time.

Required Qualifications

• 7 + years of client-facing experience
• 1 + years of specialty pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork
• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills

Strategic Planning Professional (CSPP) preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification/equivalent experience

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$75,400.00 - $165,954.00

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.

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: 10/31/2026

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