Senior Associate, Pharmacy Consulting

As a Pharmacy Consultant you will be at the forefront of managing pharmacy benefits projects for large, complex clients. You will position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management role by serving as the pivotal point on all projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

• 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
• 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


• 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
• Develop and/or review 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

The Requirements

• 5+ 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
• 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
• PharmD or RPh designation preferred but not required

The Requirements

• 5+ 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
• 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
• PharmD or RPh designation preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000 to $110,000 USD annually.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE, including disability/vets

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.