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Position Summary

The Lead Director, Manufacturer Strategy is a critical member of the Trade Strategy team, which is tasked with leveraging CVS Health’s size and scale to create differentiated, one-of-a-kind solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturers that reduce the costs of goods and make pharmaceuticals more accessible for CVS customers, clients, members, and patients across the CVS Health enterprise. This strategic leader supports the Executive Director and VP of Trade Strategy and Operations in driving Trade strategy and informing negotiations through manufacturer intelligence.

An important aspect of the Lead Director, Manufacturer Strategy role is in developing and nurturing strong relationships throughout the Trade organization to develop rich insights and translate them into impactful initiatives. Initiatives can range from new and novel programs with pharmaceutical manufacturers to broader pharma supply chain strategy. The Lead Director, Manufacturer Strategy is expected to be entrepreneurial and analytical, and able to develop their team’s skills to draw insights from disparate sources of data and develop manufacturer strategy from them. Additionally, the Lead Director, Manufacturer Strategy must operate independently with a high attention to detail and strong executive-level communications.

Required Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in managed care which may include PBM, Pharma, market access, account management, specialty pharmacy, or health plan experience
• Demonstrated experience in root cause investigation, problem-solving, analysis and synthesis; experience making recommendations to the leadership team
• Demonstrated success preparing material and presentations for the business in a way that adds value, is easily understood by others who may not have the same background or expertise, and improves the operational efficiency of the business
• Demonstrated experience communicating complex issues and relaying information in an effective manner
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience engaging and interacting with internal and external partners as well as senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience exercising independent judgement and initiative to construct and execute complex analyses, manage multiple projects and priorities at once

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the coordination of cross-functional team members and key decision makers and the ability to elevate critical issues
• Demonstrated success utilizing written and verbal communication skills to conduct presentations
• MBA or Management consulting experience

Education

Bachelor Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$100,000.00 - $231,500.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. 

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. 

You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.

CVS Health is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions. CVS Health can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services through ColleagueRelations@CVSHealth.com If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution.