Senior Consulting Pharmacist

Accountabilities: As a Senior Consulting Pharmacist, you will provide strategic expertise and leadership across pharmacy benefits consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality client solutions and successful project delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Design and oversee data-driven analyses using pharmacy claims data and complex modeling to address strategic pharmaceutical challenges, including PBM selection, contracting, management, and pharmacy plan design. Interpret analytical results and communicate meaningful insights to clients through presentations, discussions, and clear, concise written reports. Manage consulting projects, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations and that timelines and budgets remain on track. Identify business development opportunities with existing and prospective clients by understanding their specific needs and developing tailored solutions. Serve as a subject matter expert on pharmacy benefits and market developments, maintaining industry knowledge and a strong professional network. Represent the practice at industry meetings, professional forums, panels, and conferences. Lead, mentor, and develop consulting staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and supporting professional growth. Collaborate with practice leaders on workforce planning, employee development, performance evaluations, and compensation reviews. Requirements The ideal candidate combines extensive pharmacy benefits expertise with strong analytical, consulting, communication, and leadership capabilities. You should be comfortable managing complex projects and teams in a fast-changing professional environment. Key qualifications include: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited program. At least 15 years of experience in pharmacy benefits management (PBM) or the broader healthcare industry. Strong understanding of PBM performance indicators, pharmacy claims statistics, and the ability to interpret and explain their movements. In-depth knowledge of formularies, pharmacy claims data, claims nomenclature, and industry terminology, including NDC, AWP, PBM, and WAC. Understanding of claims data structures, claim adjudication processes, and their implications for downstream analyses. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to clients. Strong time management, organizational, and people management abilities. Demonstrated adaptability, integrity, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring current or future immigration support or visa sponsorship. Benefits The compensation and benefits package is designed to support employees' health, financial security, and overall well-being. Benefits include: Salary: National compensation range of $207,264–$352,308, depending on education, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and certifications. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Coverage available for employees, dependents, and domestic partners. 401(k) Plan: Employer matching contributions and profit-sharing opportunities. Discretionary Bonus Program: Additional compensation recognizing employee contributions. Paid Time Off: 15 days of annual PTO for full-time employees, accrued from the first day of employment. Paid Holidays: At least 10 paid holidays per year. Paid Parental Leave: Up to 11 weeks of paid leave for eligible employees. Family Building Benefits: Adoption and fertility assistance. Life Insurance and AD&D: Fully employer-paid premiums. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: Fully employer-paid coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings options for eligible healthcare, dependent care, and transportation expenses. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and professional challenges. Remote Work Flexibility: Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the United States.