McKesson

Sr. Account Operations Manager - Prior Authorization Network

McKesson$75K — $126K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years in account operations, management, or customer success
  • Proven ability to manage customer relationships in fast-paced settings
  • Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong organizational skills to handle multiple accounts and deliverables

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact for operational management of complex customer accounts
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 15 to 25 accounts, balancing urgent needs and business impact
  • Partner with pharmacy clients and vendors to support prior authorization services
  • Support customers using CoverMyMeds solutions connected through Relay Health
  • Ensure execution of contractual deliverables according to specified terms
  • Act as escalation point for customer program concerns, coordinating solutions with internal teams
  • Use data and reports to identify trends and provide insights to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive competitive compensation package
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on continuous improvement in service delivery
  • Engagement with a wide range of pharmacy clients and technologies
Full Job Description
The Senior Account Operations Manager - PA Network plays a key role in managing complex customer relationships for CoverMyMeds solutions that support pharmacy clients and prior authorization services. This role serves as a primary operational contact for a portfolio of pharmacy customers, including national and regional pharmacy chains and pharmacy management system/software vendor platforms.

In this role, you will help ensure customers receive value from the services they have contracted for, maintain strong day-to-day operational execution, and support healthy program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong client-facing account management experience, sound judgment, data fluency, and the ability to manage escalations and customer conversations with professionalism and confidence.

This position partners closely with cross-functional teams across CoverMyMeds and McKesson to resolve issues, monitor program performance, support contracted deliverables, and advocate for customer needs while balancing operational execution and business objectives.

What You'll Do:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operational management of a portfolio of complex customer accounts and programs
  • Manage a book of business that may include approximately 15 to 25 customer accounts, balancing urgency, customer needs, program performance, and business impact
  • Partner with pharmacy clients, including retail, national, and regional chains, as well as pharmacy management system or software vendor platforms, in support of prior authorization services
  • Support customers using CoverMyMeds prior authorization solutions and services connected through the Relay Health switch
  • Own execution of contractual deliverables, helping ensure programs are running according to contract terms, billing expectations, timelines, and customer requirements
  • Act as a point of escalation for customer program concerns by investigating issues, coordinating with internal partners, and communicating outcomes clearly and professionally
  • Use data, reports, and program performance insights to identify trends, surface opportunities, and help tell a clear story to customers and internal stakeholders
  • Lead or participate in customer meetings, business reviews, and performance discussions focused on outcomes, program health, and future opportunities
  • Maintain account plans and customer information using Salesforce and other internal tools, ensuring account details, program activity, and follow-up items remain current and organized
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as implementation, client support, sales, product, analytics, technology, and other business partners to resolve issues and improve the customer experience
  • Promote continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements, operational risks, and opportunities to improve service delivery for customer


Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and typically requires 4+ years of experience in account operations, account management, customer success, sales, or a closely related client-facing role
  • Experience managing customer relationships in a fast-paced environment where responsiveness, follow-through, prioritization, and sound judgment are critical
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, translating program information, data, and operational details into clear business terms
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deliverables, escalations, and follow-up items without losing sight of customer commitments


Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Experience managing complex or high-value customer relationships, strategic accounts, or large books of business
  • Background in healthcare, health technology, pharmacy, pharmacy benefits management, claims adjudication, reimbursement, prior authorization, or related pharmacy market environments
  • Familiarity with pharmacy clients, pharmacy management systems, pharmacy network operations, or services delivered through pharmacy technology platform
  • Knowledge of NCPDP standards is a plus, particularly as they relate to claims adjudication and pharmacy transaction formatting
  • Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and translating insights into customer-friendly narratives or business recommendations
  • Experience conducting or supporting business reviews, quarterly business reviews, program performance conversations, or executive-level customer discussions
  • Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, as well as reporting or analytics tools such as Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, or proprietary business applications
  • Ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across product, analytics, technology, sales, implementation, support, and other internal teams
  • Ability to handle escalations, difficult customer conversations, operational issues, and program concerns with composure, professionalism, and a consultative mindset
  • Pharmacy or pharmacy technician experience is a plus, but not required


We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$75,800 - $126,300

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.

McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
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