CVS Health

Senior Manager - Strategy & Innovation

CVS Health$67K — $182K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, US
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in strategic problem solving, new product development, or management consulting
  • 7+ years of project management or cross-team initiative success
  • Experience in matrixed environments supporting cross-functional teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for executive presentations
  • Proven analytical skills to synthesize data and derive insights
  • Ability to consistently deliver value and exceed performance metrics
  • Demonstrated relationship management skills across varying organizational levels

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation and operational excellence from ideation to delivery
  • Evaluate, design, and implement new strategies
  • Work across teams to identify needs and develop solutions
  • Track progress against milestones and analyze outcomes
  • Create executive presentations and readouts for leadership
  • Develop dashboards for performance monitoring
  • Conduct deep analytics for process improvement and innovation opportunities

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • A comprehensive package designed to support physical and emotional well-being
Full Job Description
** This position is fully remote, applicants can live anywhere in the United States ** Must have the ability to work Eastern Time Zone hours as needed for meetings.

Accountable for driving innovation and operational excellence from ideation to delivery for small to large scale, complex, high value initiatives and parts of larger initiatives that impact the delivery of products and services to the internal and external environment.
  • Evaluating, designing, and implementing new innovative ideas and strategies
  • Partnering cross-functionally to identify colleague and customer needs and develop solutions and tactics to drive growth
  • Tracking progress against key milestones, and creating and implementing value-based metrics and analysis to measure outcomes
  • Delivering quantitative and qualitative analyses with slide presentations and storytelling that will simplify complex problems into simple for solutions for leadership to weigh in on
  • Assisting in creating executive level readouts and presentation materials for leadership
  • Developing dashboards to be leveraged by key stakeholders to monitor performance of our business
  • Conducting deep dive analytics to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement
  • Performing root cause analysis and ad hoc research to diagnose gaps in our workflow and patient experience
  • Simplifying complex datasets and identifying actionable insights that drive value


This job might be for you if:
  • You're energized by being part of a large cross functional team working in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy working in teams with a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds. You listen to others' ideas with an open mind.
  • You're a leader. And you know this means more than leading people. You know that it means taking initiative with a project - anticipating the next steps and taking action before asked. You also know that it can mean leading from behind and stepping in with much needed support.
  • You enjoy solving complex problems. If you don't know how to do something, you work to find the answers. You don't get frustrated easily when something doesn't go the way you planned.
  • You can take complicated concepts and communicate them effectively to a variety of audiences. You write well. You pay attention to the details. You can articulate your thoughts eloquently. You have a track record of successfully influencing senior leadership and clients.
  • You are self-motivated. You take ownership of your work and your team's work. You pay attention to the details.
  • You enjoy spending your weekends reading the health section of the paper or listening to healthcare podcasts. You're interested in tracking how the industry is evolving and like understanding the intricacies of it.
  • You love numbers and can track a multitude of key operational and financial metrics with ease
  • You "think big" and encourage others to take calculated risks in exploring unconventional ideas and challenging the status quo


Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in a role that involves strategic problem solving or new product development or in management consulting
  • 7+ years of demonstrated organizational skills (e.g. project management experience or managing cross-team/department initiatives with demonstrated success)
  • 7+ years supporting cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effectively communicate key messages across all levels of the organization including executive leaders and internal/external stake holders.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership team members.
  • Strong data and analytics skills to synthesize information and derive key insights.
  • High ability to consistently produce and create value and meet/exceed committed performance
  • High ability to drive new innovation in highly cross-functional environments
  • Demonstrated relationship management skills; capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated relationship management skills at the senior level; capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated leadership with relevant initiatives: Business process, enterprise business project strategic planning and analysis, risk management, public health, process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma certification), management/consulting.
  • Demonstrated superior business process, project management.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully implementing change in complex organizations.
  • Experience with enterprise-wide and/or cross-functional large scale initiatives including Gen AI products with high degree of complexity.


Education
  • Masters degree preferred, but not required
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience


Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$67,900.00 - $182,549.00

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: 08/28/2026

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.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

At CVS Health, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives, driving innovation in healthcare services and solutions.

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Whether you’re looking for a position in pharmacy services, corporate leadership, or in-store management, CVS Health offers a variety of employment opportunities that will help you harness your skills and thrive professionally. Our job opportunities span across a wide range of professional fields and geographic locations, ensuring that your career at CVS Health aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle.

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CVS Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, industry-leading experts, and comprehensive diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate. We support career advancement through professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities for networking and internal mobility.

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Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and success. From health and wellness benefits to professional development programs, CVS Health is dedicated to ensuring our team members have the resources they need. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making CVS Health a place where you can grow and succeed.

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Size
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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