Willis Towers Watson
Senior Associate- Pharmacy Consulting
Willis Towers Watson, Boston, New York, United States,
DescriptionAs a Pharmacy Consultant you will be at the forefront of managing pharmacy benefits projects for large, complex clients and leverage your experience as a pharmacy benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management. You will participate in new business activities and the creation of new intellectual capital. You will position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as the pivotal point on all projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.
The Role
Provide value-added consulting expertise on large, sophisticated Pharmacy benefit projects including:
Pharmacy benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies
Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement and negotiation
Audits of PBM performance (financial and operational)
Strategy for Specialty pharmacy products
Evaluation of onsite pharmacies at client locations
Serve as a day to day contact for clients; materially contribute to project plan creation and delivery; ensure progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Contribute pharmacy and related perspectives to broader health and benefits projects including health management strategy
QualificationsRequirements:
Certified Pharmacy technician license preferred
3+ years’ experience and success in the design/management of large group pharmacy benefit plans gained in a consulting, brokerage or carrier/pharmacy benefit manager environment, Rx division of a health plan, PBM
Proven experience creating project plans and execution of the project against plan guidelines
Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships
Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
Availability to travel on an as needed basis
Bachelor’s degree required
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
CEBS designation desired
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The Role
Provide value-added consulting expertise on large, sophisticated Pharmacy benefit projects including:
Pharmacy benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies
Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement and negotiation
Audits of PBM performance (financial and operational)
Strategy for Specialty pharmacy products
Evaluation of onsite pharmacies at client locations
Serve as a day to day contact for clients; materially contribute to project plan creation and delivery; ensure progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Contribute pharmacy and related perspectives to broader health and benefits projects including health management strategy
QualificationsRequirements:
Certified Pharmacy technician license preferred
3+ years’ experience and success in the design/management of large group pharmacy benefit plans gained in a consulting, brokerage or carrier/pharmacy benefit manager environment, Rx division of a health plan, PBM
Proven experience creating project plans and execution of the project against plan guidelines
Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships
Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
Availability to travel on an as needed basis
Bachelor’s degree required
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
CEBS designation desired
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