About this opportunity
Willis Towers Watson lists this Pharmacy Consulting, Manager opportunity in arlington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
The Role:
Willis Towers Watson is looking for an energetic individual with growth, pharmacy, clinical and client facing expertise to join our growing team. As a Pharmacy Consultant, Manager you will be at the forefront of managing pharmacy benefits projects for 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 subject matter expert on pharmacy projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions. The ideal candidate is a patient-centric problem solver who possesses the ability to balance client clinical needs and business growth.You will collaborate with a strong team of highly experienced consultants within the practice as well as engage in cross-functional activities. A pharmacist is preferred but not required.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and\/or assistance is not offered for this specific
job opportunity
Responsibilities:
Lead client Pharmacy engagements for aportfolio of Small to Medium clients and\/or significantly contributes to large clients in support of: Pharmacy benefit plan analysis, design, clinical and cost savings strategies Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement, negotiation, and implementation
Audits of PBM performance (financial and operational)
Strategy for Specialty pharmacy products
Support clients in navigating pharmacy concepts, strategies and results that effectively drive action and improve plan performance, by preparing teams for meetings or directly presenting in meetings
Has advanced experience across all Pharmacy activities anddemonstrates knowledge of emerging trends and best practices
Understand client needs and preferences; anticipate questions in advance and identify solutions
Influence key client decision makers by soliciting their perspectives and addressing their stated needs
Leverage advanced knowledge of industry trends, available products\/solutions and carrier\/vendor differentiators to inform and influence client Pharmacy strategies
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with employer and vendor primary contacts to build and enhance WTW and Health & Benefit’s brand
Provides leadership to more junior colleagues on pharmacy concepts, strategies and tools
Conduct final quality reviews for all types of Pharmacy deliverables
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Actively support new business and prospecting activities
Contribute to intellectual capital development
Contribute pharmacy and other related perspectives to the broader health and benefits strategy and growth
Qualifications
The Requirements:
8+ years’ experience in clinical strategy, pharmacy benefit management, analytics, growth and consulting
Deep understanding of the pharmacy benefit management and US healthcare ecosystems, either at a PBM, health plan, health tech company or as a benefits consultant
PBM account executive experience strongly preferred
A dynamic, strategic thinker not afraid to challenge the status quo by asking the hard questions
Able to change ambiguity into clarity, action and outcomes in a high paced environment that requires the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Passionate about patient outcomes, client relationships and working with cross functional teams
Engaging speaking skills with an ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively; ability to speak credibly about clinical, technical, financial aspects of Willis Towers Watson’s offerings
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, Master’s and\/or PharmD degree preferred
For pharmacists; actively licensed in home state and in good standing
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
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.
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 base 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.
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$140,000 USD per year.
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 paid 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:Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans
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
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Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22201, US
Who can apply
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