Senior Manager - Academic and Professional Pharmacy Partnerships

CVS Health

7d • Remote

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. This position is 100% work from home and can be located anywhere in the USA. Position Summary The Senior Manager will lead enterprise-scale initiatives that strengthen CVS Health’s academic and professional partnerships. This role owns strategy, planning, and execution for complex programs, ensuring governance, measurable outcomes, and long-term sustainability. Acting as a trusted proxy for senior leadership, the Senior Manager represents CVS Health at high-visibility meetings and national conferences, requiring executive presence, dynamic communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7+ years leading cross‑functional program/project management in complex, matrixed organizations.
• 3+ years of people leadership (i.e., direct reports and/or formal matrix leadership).
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise rollouts with executive stakeholders, structured change management, and benefit realization.
• Executive communication, negotiation, risk/dependency management (i.e., project management), and value tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to represent senior leadership in high-stakes settings; proven executive presence and confidence in public speaking.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and academic leaders.
• Ability to travel +/- 25%
• BS in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare/retail pharmacy and/or academic partnerships; comfort operating across field/divisional structures.
• Industry exposure/involvement (e.g., healthcare, pharmacy, etc.) with academic institutions and/or professional associations.
• Demonstrated ability to design operating models, run governance, and manage audits/compliance.
• Experience planning/aligning leadership events and field enablement (e.g., breakout sessions at enterprise forums).
• Experience serving as a proxy or delegate for senior leadership in enterprise or industry forums.
• Advanced presentation and facilitation skills; ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Track record of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree