Strategic Pharmacy Growth Leader

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Des Moines (IA); On-site; 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 to identify cost-of-care savings opportunities, 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.

The role requires experience in healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in healthcare strategy or related field.
• OR master's degree with 3+ years in healthcare strategy or related field.
• 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.
• Strong preference for Medicare experience.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is seeking a Senior Strategic Advisor to leverage deep pharmacy industry expertise to identify cost-of-care savings opportunities, 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.

The role requires experience in healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation,