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WTW

Pharmacy Consultant- Senior Associate

WTW, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Description

As 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 lead day to day contact for clients; materially contribute to project plan creation and lead the team on delivery; ensure progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards

Support the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities with new clients as part of a broader team

Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams

Review analytical work, mentor and develop Analysts and Senior Analysts

Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital

Contribute pharmacy and related perspectives to broader health and benefits projects including health management strategy

Qualifications

The Requirements

PharmD or RPh designation

7+ 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

Proven experience creating project plans and successfully leading teams in execution of the project against plan guidelines

Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships

Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients

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

Experience in training/mentoring junior staff

Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

Availability to travel on an as needed basis

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework

State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

CEBS designation desired

This role will be working remotely within the posted locations.

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