Willis Towers Watson

Pharmacy Consulting, Manager

Willis Towers Watson • $90K — $140K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in clinical strategy, pharmacy benefit management, and consulting
  • Strong understanding of the US pharmacy benefit management ecosystem
  • Preferred experience as a PBM account executive
  • Strategic thinker, comfortable challenging established norms
  • Ability to distill complex information into actionable insights in a fast-paced environment
  • Passionate about improving patient outcomes and client relationships
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly around technical and clinical topics
  • Experience in training and mentoring junior staff

Responsibilities

  • Lead pharmacy engagements for small to medium clients; contribute significantly to large clients
  • Support clients with pharmacy benefit analysis, clinical strategies, and cost-saving initiatives
  • Develop and implement PBM vendor procurement and negotiate contracts
  • Conduct audits of PBM performance to ensure quality and efficiency
  • Present findings and strategies clearly in client meetings, driving improvement in plan performance
  • Influence key client decision-makers by aligning solutions with their needs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally, enhancing internal and external relationships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid holidays and flexible paid time off options
  • Short-term and long-term disability leave coverage
  • Contributory pension plan and 401k savings plan options
  • Access to wellness programs and life resources like EAPs and identity theft protection
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

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 a portfolio 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 and demonstrates 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


About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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