Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs

CVS Health

About The Position

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary As Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs – Pharmacy and Healthcare Legal, you will serve as a strategic leader driving enterprise-wide pharmacy advocacy and innovative pharmacy initiatives with Boards of Pharmacy. This role is accountable for shaping and influencing pharmacy practice regulations across multiple states, building trusted relationships with regulatory bodies, and ensuring alignment with organization priorities. You must demonstrate a deep understanding of the pharmacy business, manage competing priorities, excel at deductive reasoning, and work collaboratively across the enterprise to deliver best in class results. The Executive Director will provide forward-thinking guidance, anticipate regulatory trend, and deliver innovative solutions that enable business growth while maintain compliance. In partnership with your direct report, you will manage relationships with Boards of Pharmacy across 12-16 states, represent CVS Health at Board meetings and conferences, present strategic initiatives, support licensure applications, and address inquires. You will educate Boards on national and state legislative trends, propose rulemaking, request pilot approvals, and secure favorable interpretations or waivers to advance enterprise objectives. As a key advisor to senior leadership, you will demonstrate exceptional executive presence, influence decision-making at all levels, and lead a high-performing direct report to execute advocacy strategies across multiple jurisdictions. Success in this role requires a visionary approach, deep subject matter expertise, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with agility and precision.

Requirements

Pharmacy Degree: BS Pharm or PharmD
8+ years pharmacy and healthcare experience, including knowledge of and experience regulatory laws
Experience advising on pharmacy, healthcare issues
Proven track record of influencing others with and without authority
Ability to think about the impact of decisions on the broader enterprise
Consistently demonstrates strong executive presence
Demonstrated business judgment and acumen
Superior oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple client areas
Superior problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated track record of high performance
Currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist
Regular and reliable attendance
Travel- Ability, and willingness, to travel regularly 40% of time

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor
Fellowship or Residency related to Pharmacy Regulatory Expertise providing regulatory research and analysis in the retail healthcare industry
Expertise providing regulatory support for Board of Pharmacy review
Experience working for a Fortune 5 company in professional practice, or a similar function for a retail pharmacy company

Responsibilities

SME for pharmacy, healthcare, and regulatory.
Superior writing and communication skills, exceptional organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
Work collaboratively in a large, complex corporate structure and to work sensitively with confidential matters.
Independent work style and ability to anticipate issues and create and implement methods for optimizing results and minimizing risks.
Conduct analysis and provide guidance related to state regulations for new and developing business initiatives.
Develop a deep understanding of the business and operational goals of assigned internal clients and work diligently to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients at all levels of the organization.
Lead under pressure, adapt to changing dynamics in real time, and find solutions that satisfy multiple ‘customers’ of the business
Work in a fast-paced environment to successfully manage many projects -- whether large or small, complex or simple -- simultaneously.
Mentor and develop direct report(s), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence in advocacy execution.
Any additional tasks as required by manager or supervisor

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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