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AArete

Consultant, Pharmacy

chicago, IL

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Description

Consultant, Pharmacy

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture

We're a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S. and India. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: "Arete." And excellence is exactly what we strive for.

We're celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes' World's Best Management Consulting Firms - and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete's "Culture of Care" takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.

AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment.

The Role

Support pharmacy consulting engagements that help clients solve complex pharmacy and healthcare challenges. In this role, the individual will be responsible will be expected to analyze pharmacy claims, build documentation and workflows, and leverage tools such as Excel to support project delivery.

Work You'll Do

Support the development of pharmacy operational workflows

Leveraging and conducting data analysis to uncover insights and develop potential solutions for clients

Identifying potential solutions to business challenges through research, interviews, internal collaboration with other AArete teams and data analysis

Support process improvements and automation initiatives

Conduct research on current events, changes in regulatory requirements and market trends impacting health plan reimbursement

Contribute to the preparation of client ready deliverables with clear and actionable insight

Exercise sound judgement and clear and direct communication in all aspects of your work

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

2+ years of healthcare experience plus exposure to pharmacy benefits, PBMs, managed care, specialty pharmacy or health plan operations

Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis

Bachelor's Degree oradditionalyears of experience in lieu of degree

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

Strong preference for experience in the payer and healthcare industry, including candidates with provider backgrounds who have worked with payers (e.g., managed care contracting)

Basic proficiency in SQL

Pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist

Prior consulting experience

Based in Chicago, IL, and able to work from our Chicago office as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays

Own Your Day flexible work policy

Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match

Generous paid parental leave options

Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

Charitable contribution matching program

New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program

Bike share discount program

The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $105,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors, including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available.

We put humans at the center of our work

We're a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.

But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

And we've been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.

We've earned a Great Place to Work Certification and been named a World's Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault's Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

Learn more about our award-winning culture

AArete, LLC ("AArete") may utilize Artificial Intelligence/Automated Decision-Making Technology/Automated Employment Decision Technology tools and resources ("AI" or "tools" or "resources") to assist humans in generating job descriptions and postings, recruitment, analyzation of information, screening candidates, evaluation of candidate information, and assisting humans in the selection of potential candidates by all levels of AArete employees for all positions.

AArete may use Microsoft Co-Pilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, LinkedIn Recruiter AI and Hiring Assistant, Jobvite Talent Fit and AArete HireSense. AArete may use all the information you provide. Submission of information to AArete shall serve as consent to AArete's use of AI tools and resources. AArete complies with all applicable law and does not use AI to discriminate against any individual and does not use location or geographic data like zip codes to act in a discriminatory or illegal manner. Your personal data may be used in relation to prospective employment with AArete and will only be retained for so long as legally necessary.

AArete shall comply with its posted privacy policies and candidates may contact Recruiting or Privacy Departments, as identified below, to request accommodations or to exercise any of your applicable rights, pursuant to applicable law:

Recruiting: (emailprotected)

Privacy: (emailprotected)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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chicago, IL, 60290, US

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