Strategic Advisor: Specialty Pharmacy Network

Blue Cross NC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 89,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Bonus

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Competitive health benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross NC seeks a senior strategy professional to help design specialty pharmacy networks and contracting strategies that improve affordability while preserving member access. You will analyze network performance, develop cost-reduction plans, and present recommendations to senior leadership across enterprise stakeholders.

Collaboration with PBMs, pharmacies, and vendors is essential. This role requires strategic thinking, market insight, and strong communication to translate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, analyze, evaluate, and implement specialty pharmacy network strategies and contracting opportunities that support affordability goals.
• Develop and execute specialty pharmacy network optimization strategies, including network design and market-based reimbursement methodologies.
• Support strategic planning, financial and qualitative analysis, and business case development for contracting decisions.
• Translate network dynamics into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Present network strategies and affordability opportunities to executives and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other departments and external partners to advance affordability solutions.
• Identify and monitor industry trends affecting network performance and cost management.
• Engage with specialty pharmacies, PBMs, vendors, and providers to evaluate opportunities and resolve challenges.

Skills

Healthcare Consulting

Healthcare Financial Management

Healthcare Industry

Healthcare Innovation

Healthcare Management

Healthcare Reimbursement

Healthcare Strategic Planning

Health Outcomes

Medical Reimbursement

Performance Metrics

Provider Reimbursement

Reimbursement

Reporting and Analysis

Regulatory Awareness

Strategic Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Blue Cross NC seeks a senior strategy professional to help design specialty pharmacy networks and contracting strategies that improve affordability while preserving member access. You will analyze network performance, develop cost-reduction plans, and present recommendations to senior leadership across enterprise stakeholders.

Collaboration with PBMs, pharmacies, and vendors is essential. This role requires strategic thinking, market insight, and strong communication to translate complex