Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions

ProAct - PBM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAct - PBM is seeking a Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions to lead strategic direction and growth for Vertex. This position will oversee pharmacy solution development, drive market expansion, and ensure alignment with corporate goals.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the PBM industry and possess strong strategic leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing vendor partnerships and enhancing financial performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the PBM, GPO, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of PBM economics, including rebates and underwriting.
• Leadership skills to build and manage a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Vertex.
• Monitor market dynamics to inform proactive strategy.
• Oversee development of formulary, rebate, and analytics solutions.
• Lead negotiation and management of key vendor relationships.
• Drive growth and profitability across Vertex.

Skills

Strategic leadership and market positioning

PBM economics (rebates, formulary, underwriting)

Executive communication and stakeholder management

Product commercialization and go-to-market strategy

Financial acumen and data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA in a healthcare-related field or Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Scope of Responsibilities

The Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions will provide executive leadership of Vertex, including strategy, growth, and performance of all pharmacy solutions offerings. In this role, they will be responsible for developing and executing upon divisional plans to meet and exceed overall corporate goals.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions serves as the divisional leader for Vertex, operating as a core division within KPH Healthcare Services. The Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions is responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, and growth of Vertex. This role drives the development, commercialization, and execution of pharmacy solutions, including formulary strategy, rebate optimization, and analytics offerings. The Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions will lead market expansion efforts, establish key partnerships, and ensure alignment with broader organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  
  
  
  • Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Vertex
  
  
  • Monitor market dynamics and competitive landscape to inform proactive strategy
  
  
  • Identify and launch new pharmacy solution offerings aligned with market needs
  
  
  
  


• Product & Solutions Development
  
  
  
  • Oversee development and commercialization of formulary, rebate and analytics solutions
  
  
  • Establish scalable, market-ready products for employer, consultant, and health plan segments
  
  
  • Drive innovation across PBM-aligned solution sets
  
  
  
  


• Partnership & Vendor Strategy
  
  
  
  • Lead negotiation and management of key vendor relationships
  
  
  • Optimize rebate GPO and formulary partnerships
  
  
  • Identify new strategic alliances to expand capabilities
  
  
  
  


• Commercial & Market Growth
  
  
  
  • Lead and support enterprise sales strategy and client engagement
  
  
  • Align with internal sales leadership and external consulting partners
  
  
  • Develop go-to-market strategies for Vertex solutions
  
  
  
  


• Analytics & Financial Insights
  
  
  
  • Oversee rebate analytics and underwriting strategy
  
  
  • Translate data insights into market-facing value propositions
  
  
  
  


• Organizational Leadership
  
  
  
  • Build and lead a high-performing team
  
  
  • Establish structure, accountability, and performance metrics
  
  
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with ProAct teams
  
  
  • Oversee day-to-day operational execution within Vertex while maintaining accountability for overall performance
  
  
  
  


• Financial Performance
  
  
  
  • Drive growth, margin optimization and overall profitability across Vertex
  
  
  • Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
  
  
  
  


• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Skills Required

• Strategic leadership and market positioning


• PBM economics (rebates, formulary, underwriting)


• Executive communication and stakeholder management


• Product commercialization and go-to-market strategy


• Financial acumen and data-driven decision making

Education/Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree


• Preferred: MBA in healthcare related field, or Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy


• At least 10 years of experience in the PBM, GPO or related industry