Pharmacy Director

Job Description

As a Pharmacy Director, you will contribute to new strategic and innovative directions for our pharmacy business while leading large, highly visible client engagements.

You will serve as a key voice to the marketplace of one of the world's leading HR consulting firms and have the ability to contribute to the evolution of pharmacy and broader health care delivery in North America.

You will grow our solutions portfolio with a focus on driving client value and revenue. The ideal candidate brings influence and strategic thinking to address unique client needs in the pharmacy space and to more broadly evolve our practice.

You will collaborate with a strong team of highly experienced consultants within the pharmacy practice as well as engage in cross functional activities with other health and benefits colleagues and subject matter experts who together deliver unparalleled value to our clients and the broader pharmacy community.

A pharmacist degree and license in good standing is required for this role.

The Role

Serve as part of a team of consultants as the lead pharmacy strategic partner and trusted advisor to large, complex clients in the design and management of their pharmacy benefit programs including :

• Pharmacy benefit plan analysis, design, and cost savings strategies
• Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement and negotiation
• Audits of PBM performance (financial and operational)
• Strategy for effectively managing pharmacy benefits aligned with broader health care goals
• Specialty drug management
• Materially grow pharmacy benefits revenue through serving as the pharmacy benefits expert in new client pursuits by crafting and selling solutions to meet their needs
• Oversee the design and delivery of project plans; finalize and present deliverables to clients
• Contribute to marketing of WTW by speaking at conferences, writing articles and otherwise promoting the company
• Spearhead the development of new pharmacy tools and approaches; collaborate with executive leadership at vendors and clients in creation of the next generation of solutions
• Meet with vendors to understand the opportunities for strategic partnerships and pharmacy solution opportunities including potential for technology enablement
• Partner closely with solutions, health equity and wellbeing, health analytics and other related cross functional WTW teams to define a multi-year strategy for expanding the comprehensiveness of our integrated pharmacy and clinical offerings
• Own product research, development, deployment and outcomes measurement within the assigned time period and with an assigned goal
• Contribute pharmacy and related perspectives to broader health and benefits strategy and growth
• Manage strategic partnerships, including launch, maintenance and enhancements
• Demonstrate extensive leadership ability by directly managing and / or mentoring other consultants

Qualifications

The Requirements

• 10+ years' experience and success in the design / management of large group pharmacy benefit plans gained in consulting or brokerage environment
• Proven ability to generate revenue
• Track record of success in managing and growing large client relationships
• Proven experience in successfully leading a global team and projects, and strategic partnership development and growth
• An executive presence with polished and well developed written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively
• A dynamic strategic thinker not afraid to challenge the status quo by asking hard questions and deconstructing and rebuilding current solutions as necessary
• Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization as well as cross functional teams
• Interest and aptitude in keeping abreast of the latest developments in pharmacy and broader health and benefits plan strategy and contributing to the development of new tools and approaches
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Power Point
• Ability to travel
• Bachelor's of Pharmacy or PharmD degree required
• For pharmacists, actively licensed in home state and in good standing
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits information for this position is being included in accordance with requirements of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Please note that the salary range listed relate specifically to roles located in Colorado and that salary ranges for similar positions located in other WTW locations may vary.

In addition, salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to individual competencies, education / professional certifications, experience and performance in the role.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $170,000- $215,000 USD per year".

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient / appropriate candidate slate has been identified."

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).

EOE, including disability / vets