CVS Health

Lead Director, Pharmacy Evolution

CVS Health$100K — $231K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • Preferred experience in health care, private equity, venture capital, and consulting
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Experience leading teams and managing change in complex environments
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • Preferred advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Drive the vision for transforming the Retail Pharmacy portfolio
  • Develop a strategic roadmap prioritizing innovation and patient-centric solutions
  • Research market trends to identify new products and programs
  • Build robust business cases for new initiatives
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align on growth priorities
  • Influence senior leadership decisions with data-driven insights
  • Lead incubation of new growth initiatives from concept to pilot
  • Foster a culture of curiosity and growth within the team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off to ensure work-life balance
  • Retirement savings options for long-term financial security
  • Wellness programs supporting physical and emotional well-being
  • Resources for colleagues and their families based on eligibility
Full Job Description
CVS Health is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to serve as Lead Director, Pharmacy Evolution within the Retail Pharmacy portfolio. This role is responsible for directly leading and driving efforts on researching and identifying potential opportunities for new growth, building the business case for implementation and change, and influence strategic decisions with a bias towards execution. The role is responsible for leading teams and joining forces with key partners to identify and scrutinize new products & programs that address patient needs in the market. This leader will be focused on incubating new growth opportunities over a long-term horizon, balancing innovation with operational feasibility and patient-centricity to deliver first to market, long-term value. The role will also be responsible for building future talent within the Pharmacy Growth organization and leading with curiosity, strategic discipline, agility and growth mindset. The leader will be responsible for a team of 2-5 people. They must have strong project management and governance skillsets and be able to effectively lead multiple workstreams at the same time. They must also be comfortable working in vague, white space, and undefined scopes and be able to work with agility while applying structure. They must also be resilient and be comfortable with change. The leader must be able to set clear milestones and action plans and know how to drive their team accordingly. You will make an impact by: - Drive the vision for new pharmacy transformation opportunities within the Retail Pharmacy portfolio. - Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap focused on innovation, operational feasibility, and patient-centric solutions. - Research and analyze market trends, patient needs, and competitive landscape to identify new products and programs. - Build robust business cases for new initiatives, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and implementation planning. - Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, technology, and clinical teams to align on growth priorities. - Influence senior leadership decisions through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations. - Lead the incubation of new growth initiatives from concept to pilot, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes. - Balance innovation with scalability and compliance to deliver first-to-market solutions. - Build and mentor a high-performing team within the Rx Growth organization. - Foster a culture of curiosity, agility, and growth mindset to prepare future leaders. - Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational standards in all new initiatives. - Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with new growth strategies. - Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions. - Champion patient-centric innovation that addresses evolving customer needs. Required Qualifications - 10+ years of relevant work experience Preferred Qualifications - Experience in health care (pharmacy and outside of pharmacy) or in private equity, venture capital, and consulting with focuses on emerging technologies and health care are strongly preferred - Strong strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and executional discipline, with deep understanding of patient behavior, pharmacy operations, and clinical adherence dynamics - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills and ability to influence strategy in a large and complex organization - Demonstrated experience delivering results as a leader and individual contributor, with extensive change management experience and ability to lead through change - Proven experience developing and executing strategies in a matrix operating model, with experience in margin optimization, consumer experience design, or pharmacy innovation preferred Education - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience - Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, etc.) preferred Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $100,000.00 - $231,540.00 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. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/07/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

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300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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