Provider Contracting Director, Retail Strategy and Contracting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Negotiate, develop, and implement strategies for managing contracts with network pharmacy providers.

• Offer strategic and operational assistance to the network product team.

• Collaborate in the creation, development, and upkeep of network products.

• Act as an escalation point for relationship issues concerning assigned network providers.

• Work collaboratively with leaders from Finance, Legal, Retail Network Operations, and Sales & Account Management.

• Ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality outputs and operational excellence for internal business partners.

• Oversee strategic pharmacy relationships, negotiations, contracting, initiatives, and strategies within chain and independent pharmacy communities.

• Lead and support initiatives aimed at achieving objectives and securing organizational backing for strategic retail initiatives.

• Partner with product teams on network product initiatives.

• Provide cross-functional support for the development and negotiation of contracts involving new products and networks.

• Offer strategic direction, leadership, and mentoring to team members.

• Oversee the team's budget.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in PBM, Pharmacy, and/or Managed Care.

• At least 2 years of management or leadership experience.

• Proven effective leadership and budgetary responsibility.

• Strong strategic thinking, conflict resolution, and negotiation capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient presentation skills for both internal and external leadership.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Exceptional project management capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.

• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, email, and spreadsheet software.

• Willingness to travel to pharmacy providers as necessary.

• A home internet connection via cable broadband or fiber optic service with a minimum of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload speeds when working remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for annual bonuses.

• Participation in a long-term incentive plan.

• Medical benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Access to well-being and behavioral health programs.

• 401(k) plan.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off annually.

• Paid holidays.

• Leaves of absence.

• Option for remote work.

• Requirement for cable broadband or fiber optic internet for home working.