Senior Legal Counsel - Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)

CVS Health•Island, KY
•$175,100 - $334,750

About The Position

As a Senior Legal Counsel, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), you will provide legal guidance, interpretation, advice, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and senior/executive management regarding federal and state regulations in the healthcare industry. You will serve as a subject matter expert, providing legal advice and interpretation of newly enacted legal requirements.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of legal attorney experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting.
  • Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Mastery of collaboration and teamwork.
  • Mastery of growth mindset skills, including agility and developing yourself and others.
  • Mastery of execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting.
  • Mastery of business intelligence.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) required.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

  • In-depth knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards governing health plans and healthcare, including the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, state any-willing-provider laws, and other state provider-network issues.
  • Experience working with state and federal government agencies and healthcare laws and regulations.
  • Experience working with PBMs, the pharmacy division of a health plan, and/or health plans.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced legal advice and counsel to promote company mandates and protect the company’s overall interests.
  • Prepare communications with state regulators, examiners, and/or consultants, often on short timelines.
  • Research and analyze state laws and regulations.
  • Perform legal review and assessment of adverse state market conduct examination findings and consent orders.
  • Identify and review legal risks for business areas and subject matter experts to assess market conduct impact and corrective action plans.
  • Provide legal expertise on company-wide initiatives, including legal research and advice related to various parts of the CVS Health enterprise.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the Law Department, Compliance, Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and business operations teams to implement new laws and regulations for assigned areas.
  • Assist with onboarding junior-level staff to support the development of departmental capabilities.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program eligibility
  • Company equity award program

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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