Senior Manager - Clinical Development (Pharmacist)

CVS Health • Pittsburgh, PA

38d • $128,750 - $239,250 • Hybrid

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 The Oncology/Medical Specialty Clinical Development Sr. Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance, and execution of utilization management programs. This will include both the clinical content of the programs as well as the operational actions needed to ensure the programs are implemented correctly. Knowledge of utilization management interventions including prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limits, and Oncology and medical Specialty drug UM processes is required. The leader will feel comfortable partnering in a matrix relationship with colleagues at all levels and teams. This is a hybrid role, based in-office 3 days/wk with the opportunity to work from home the remaining days. Candidate must reside in commutable distance to our Buffalo Grove, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, or New York, NY office locations.

Requirements

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing in state of residence
• 5+ years pharmacist experience within PBM environment
• 3+ years demonstrated people leadership experience within PBM environment
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) or eligible for BCOP certification
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of utilization management and formulary, including prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limits, and Oncology and medical Specialty drug UM processes is required
• Demonstrated understanding of: State and Federal governing rules and regulations
• In-depth understanding of Oncology and medical Specialty drugs specific to utilization management and formulary
• Managing teams within a matrixed environment
• Partnering across multiple stakeholders and varied levels
• Communication and presenting of strategies to Leadership
• Excellent written and oral communication with proven ability to distill complex concepts to leaders, colleagues and peers
• Office technology and software, including Rx Claim and Medispan
• manage multiple complex, ongoing projects
• meet timelines for critical deliverables
• manage direct reports to achieve team and enterprise goals
• work cross-functionally while maintaining and improving inter-departmental relationships

Nice To Haves

• PGY1 Managed Care Residency
• 5+ years people leadership experience

Responsibilities

• overseeing the development, maintenance, and execution of utilization management programs
• clinical content of the programs
• operational actions needed to ensure the programs are implemented correctly
• partnering in a matrix relationship with colleagues at all levels and teams

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees