Lead Pharmacist (PBM) Consultant

Marsh McLennan • Chicago, IL

84d • $132,500 - $265,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Pharmacy Benefits Management team at Mercer. This role will be based in one of our US Mercer locations. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Lead Pharmacist (PBM) Consultant position is a critical new addition to our Pharmacy Benefits Management practice. This role involves significant external and internal interaction with clients, Mercer consultants, and other resources, with the goal of establishing Mercer as the preeminent consultant regarding all issues related to pharmacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of consulting or other relevant experience in the pharmacy managed care industry.
• Superior analytical, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or PharmD highly valued.
• Strong client-facing experience.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead strategic pharmacy advisor for a group of select mid-market and national accounts, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design review, contract renewal, business placement, and benchmarking.
• Identify current provider performance gaps and make recommendations to control spend and trend.
• Upsell Mercer pharmacy solutions.
• Leverage Mercer's size and reputation to negotiate highly competitive pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contracts.
• Lead successful regional and national marketing pursuits.
• Delegate effectively to provide developmental opportunities to team members.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to project team members.
• Manage day-to-day account/project management for key MercerRx clients.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree