Marsh McLennan

Employee Health & Benefits Strategic Pharmacy Consultant

Marsh McLennan$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent career experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years in pharmacy or PBMs, with at least 5 years in sales operations or account management.
  • Deep knowledge of PBM contracts and clinical pharmacy.
  • Experience in leading teams and managing projects.
  • Polished communication skills for simplifying complex ideas.
  • Strategic thinker with innovation and questioning mindset.
  • Strong collaboration skills with management.
  • Commitment to staying current in pharmacy developments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary pharmacy benefits consultant for clients and MMA SE field offices.
  • Lead vendor procurement and negotiations for PBM market bids and RFPs.
  • Conduct pharmacy analytics with partners to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Present pharmacy consulting results and recommendations to clients and teams.
  • Collaborate with clinical pharmacists and teams on pharmacy strategies.
  • Deliver training sessions on clinical and pharmacy topics for MMA SE colleagues.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and strategic partners.
  • Drive growth in pharmacy benefits revenue in new client engagements.
  • Develop new pharmacy approaches and explore partnerships with solution vendors.
  • Mentor consultants within the pharmacy practice.
  • Assist in day-to-day operations of the pharmacy practice and support process improvements.
  • Implement operational policies to enhance efficiency and service quality.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401K and company match program
  • Company-paid life and disability
  • Generous paid time off programs
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Volunteer paid time off (VTO)
  • Career mobility
  • Employee networking groups
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Charitable contribution match programs
  • Stock purchase opportunities
Full Job Description

Applicants must be within driving distance to our Alpharetta, GA office to be considered for this role and have the ability to commute to the office a minimum of three days per week.

 

A day in the life.

 

As an Employee Health & Benefits Strategic Pharmacy Consultant, you will:

  • Function as a primary pharmacy benefits consultant and strategic partner for MMA SE field offices and a book of clients, managing pharmacy benefit programs end-to-end.
  • Lead client pharmacy market bids, RFPs, and Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement and negotiations.
  • Conduct pharmacy analytics with the SE Pharmacy Practice analytic partners of PBM financial and operational performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Present results, recommendations, and overall pharmacy benefit consulting to clients, prospects, and internal teams during several types of meetings.
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external clinical pharmacists, actuarial, financial, analytics, health management, and wellbeing teams to develop multi-year integrated pharmacy and clinical strategies.
  • Co-lead regular training sessions for MMA SE colleagues on clinical and pharmacy topics to enhance knowledge and support.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with MMA SE offices, producers, client teams, and strategic partners.
  • Drive growth by serving as the pharmacy benefits expert in new client pursuits, crafting tailored messaging and solutions with the Regional Director of Pharmacy to expand pharmacy benefits revenue.
  • Contribute pharmacy insights to broader health and benefits strategy and growth initiatives.
  • Develop new pharmacy approaches and engage with new solution vendors to explore strategic partnerships and solution opportunities.
  • Demonstrate leadership by mentoring other consultants within the pharmacy practice.
  • Support strategic partnerships through their launch, maintenance, and enhancement.
  • Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy practice, including coordinating workflow, supporting process improvements, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with pharmacy practice leadership to implement operational policies and procedures that enhance efficiency and service quality.
  • Support resource planning and allocation to meet client demands and project timelines effectively.

 

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent career experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of direct experience in pharmacy, PBMs, or related industries, including at least 5 years in a sales operations or account management role with proven success.
  • Deep knowledge of PBM contracts, clinical pharmacy, or experience in analysis and negotiations related to pharmacy manufacturers and products.
  • Experience leading teams, managing projects, and developing strategic partnerships.
  • Consultative presence with polished written and oral communication skills, capable of simplifying complex ideas.
  • Strategic thinker who challenges the status quo by asking tough questions and innovating solutions.
  • Strong influence and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with management and cross-functional teams at all levels.
  • Commitment to staying current with developments in pharmacy and broader health and benefits plan strategies, contributing to new tools and approaches.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Willingness to travel as needed, this role’s travel expectation is no more than 25%.
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of hire.

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

 

Valuable benefits.

 

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work. 

Some benefits included in this role are:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401K and company match program
  • Company-paid life and disability
  • Generous paid time off programs
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Volunteer paid time off (VTO)
  • Career mobility
  • Employee networking groups
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Charitable contribution match programs
  • Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://bit.ly/3Qpcjmw

Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:

  • https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma/
  • https://www.facebook.com/LifeatMMA
  • https://twitter.com/marsh_mma
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency/

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan Careers

Join the exceptional team at Marsh McLennan, a global leader in professional services, offering unparalleled job opportunities in insurance, risk management, and consultancy. As the company propels forward, it invites dedicated professionals to contribute to a culture of innovation, leadership, and growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Marsh McLennan, you will engage with complex challenges that push the boundaries of your skills and knowledge. Our team thrives on diversity and the shared goal of delivering impactful solutions to our clients worldwide. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity training and leadership development, ensuring every team member is equipped for success.

Explore Professional Growth

Marsh McLennan is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether you are seeking a position that offers a path to leadership or looking for robust internship programs to kickstart your career, Marsh McLennan provides the resources and global platform to propel your ambitions into achievements. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and continuous professional development of all staff, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.

Innovative Work Environment

Our company is at the forefront of industry innovation. The collaboration between experienced professionals and fresh talent generates dynamic solutions that keep Marsh McLennan at the cutting edge of the industry. Our team is encouraged to lead with creativity and embrace new ideas, driving the company’s legacy of pioneering industry-first solutions.

Join Our Team

Marsh McLennan is hiring! Explore the multitude of job opportunities on our careers page, from strategic advisory roles to operational excellence positions. We look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Enhance your career with Marsh McLennan, where your skills will be honed through challenging projects and high-impact strategies.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking at Marsh McLennan opens doors to enriching connections and countless opportunities within the industry. Our professionals benefit from an environment that fosters networking through events, professional groups, and collaborative projects. With Marsh McLennan, career advancement is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to apply? Make sure your resume highlights your most relevant experiences and skills tailored to the position you are applying for. Our interview process is designed to understand your capabilities and fit with our team’s goals and values. Prepare to discuss how your background, experiences, and professional aspirations align with the opportunities at Marsh McLennan.

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Learn more about Marsh McLennan
Size
83,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2 billion
Founded
1914
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$17.2 billion
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