VP, Pharmacy Strategy & Large Account Leader

Lockton Companies; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton Companies in Plano, TX is seeking a VP, Lead Consultant to lead our Pharmacy practice and manage a complex, large book of business. The role requires expert consultation on health and welfare plan design, pricing, vendor analysis and negotiations, and leading RFPs.

The ideal candidate has 12–15 years in PBMs or health plans, strong leadership, and proven ability to drive client satisfaction and retention while mentoring team members. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in business related field.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent organization, communication and negotiation skills.
• Firm working knowledge of welfare benefits in multiple product lines and risk/insurance basics.
• Knowledgeable on compliance requirements and federal/state legislation.
• Willingness to travel for client/vendor entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a higher volume of designated, large/complex book of business with assistance from account team.
• Consult on large, complex clients including health and welfare plan design, pricing, benchmarking studies and negotiations, plan renewals and vendor analysis/management.
• Act as an expert within the Pharmacy practice and consult with internal SMEs on complex strategies to optimize client satisfaction and retention.
• Generate new business by collaborating with Producers in prospect meetings, leading the RFP process.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Compliance knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business related field

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (preferred)

Job description

Lockton Companies in Plano, TX is seeking a VP, Lead Consultant to lead our Pharmacy practice and manage a complex, large book of business. The role requires expert consultation on health and welfare plan design, pricing, vendor analysis and negotiations, and leading RFPs.

The ideal candidate has 12–15 years in PBMs or health plans, strong leadership, and proven ability to drive client satisfaction and retention while mentoring team members. Travel will be required.