We are seeking a
Director, Strategic Programs to lead the design, execution, and strategic optimization of high-priority advisory and insight-generation initiatives within our Pharmacy and Managed Care business unit. This role drives the strategic direction of advisory boards, roundtables, and special programs while translating stakeholder insights into new content concepts, strategic initiatives, and business development opportunities. The ideal candidate combines clinical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder engagement to help shape programs that generate meaningful market intelligence and support organizational growth.
What You'll DoLead Strategic Programs & Advisory Initiatives- Design and lead advisory boards, roundtables, and special initiatives across therapeutic areas.
- Define program objectives aligned with organizational priorities for growth, market differentiation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Support recruitment of appropriate clinical, pharmacy, payer, and health system participants.
- Partner with internal teams including operations, marketing, sales, content, and professional relations to ensure program alignment and successful execution.
- Maintain strategic ownership of program goals, outcomes, and overall impact.
Drive Clinical & Content Strategy- Provide clinical and practice perspective across pharmacy, managed care, and care delivery environments.
- Identify emerging trends in clinical practice, care delivery models, policy, reimbursement, and operational challenges.
- Ensure advisory and strategic programs reflect real-world decision-making and evolving market dynamics.
- Help shape program agendas and discussion frameworks to generate meaningful insights.
Generate Strategic Insights & Market Intelligence- Participate in advisory sessions and moderate discussions when appropriate.
- Extract key themes, unmet needs, and operational challenges from stakeholder conversations.
- Develop executive-level insight summaries highlighting market trends, practice gaps, and strategic implications.
- Maintain visibility into emerging issues and opportunities across therapeutic areas relevant to pharmacy and managed care audiences.
Support Business Development & Growth Initiatives- Translate stakeholder insights into new program concepts, content opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
- Develop opportunity briefs and recommendations to support sales and business development teams.
- Identify high-value stakeholders and potential long-term partnership opportunities.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure insights align with client priorities and market needs.
What Sets You Apart- Advanced healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, MPH, or equivalent).
- 3-8+ years of experience in medical affairs, managed care, health system pharmacy, medical communications, or healthcare strategy roles.
- Strong understanding of healthcare delivery, payer dynamics, and pharmacy practice environments.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex clinical and market information into actionable insights.
- Experience working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, content, or business development teams.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Ability to work across multiple therapeutic areas in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proficiency in AI-powered tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) and the ability to leverage emerging technologies to enhance research, analysis, and workflow efficiency.
Compensation Range:$125,000 - $145,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.
Benefits Overview:We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
- Vision coverage through VSP
- Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
- MyPHA through Converging Health
- FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Pet discount program with PetAssure
- Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
- Fertility benefits through Progyny
- Commuter benefits
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
- Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub
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