Senior Manager, Business Strategy - Pharmaceutical Contracting & Purchasing

CVS Health

16d

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. Overview The Senior Manager, Business Strategy - Pharmaceutical Contracting and Purchasing will serve as a critical extension of the Chief of Staff (Executive Director, Business Strategy) to accelerate execution of enterprise and Trade strategic priorities. This role combines high‑caliber writing, executive‑ready communication, analytical rigor, and disciplined project management to drive execution across a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives. This position is ideal for a high‑performing strategist and operator who thrives in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment; excels at transforming ideas into structured, actionable work; and is energized by supporting senior leadership through clear storytelling, strong business judgment, and operational discipline.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, healthcare, PBM, or related analytical fields.
• Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to craft executive‑ready materials.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong skills in structured problem solving, analytical reasoning, and business intelligence.
• Proven project management experience with ability to drive work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort navigating a complex, matrixed organization with discretion and professionalism.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and bias for action.
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork.
• Growth mindset of agility and developing yourself and others
• Bachelors or equivalent experience required. With more advanced degree, less experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Analytical Execution Conduct structured analyses (quantitative and qualitative) to support decision‑making, including market assessments and financial implications.
• Synthesize complex information into crisp, compelling storylines; draft leadership materials, executive briefings, and strategic narratives for the Chief of Staff and EVP.
• Operational Support Support preparations for executive forums, enterprise reviews, and leadership touchpoints.
• Help maintain strategic prioritization frameworks, operating rhythms, and governance processes for Trade leadership.
• Identify gaps in processes, alignment, or information flow and recommend solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and clarity.
• Provide backup executive administrative support to the Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Contracting & Purchasing (Trade), as needed
• Executive Communication & Presentation Development Develop high‑quality presentations, meeting briefs, and readouts for the EVP, Trade leadership, and cross‑functional executive audiences.
• Ensure communication materials reflect strategic clarity, logical rigor, and a consistent executive voice.
• Draft and refine messaging for internal communications and external engagements, articulating the Trade narrative Project & Initiative Management Helps develop a strategic planning framework that defines timelines, milestones, and metrics in support of business objectives.
• Manage timelines, agendas, and action items from management process to ensure appropriate attendees, materials, and follow-up items are prepared and delivered in a timely manner.
• Monitor initiative performance, escalate obstacles, and support problem‑solving to maintain momentum.
• Provide project management on selected high priority initiatives in support of business goals.
• Monitor progress towards strategic and operational goals and prioritize critical issues for leadership action.

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: Mid Level