Sr. Strategic Advisor, Pharmacy

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy strategies that reduce care costs, improve member outcomes, and support enterprise growth.
• Develop and optimize pharmacy products, programs, and partnerships to create revenue and enhance competitiveness.
• Assess industry, regulatory, and technology trends for opportunities and risks.
• Conduct complex financial, operational, and market analyses for strategic decisions and investment priorities.
• Present recommendations and business insights to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with PBMs, vendors, and partners; collaborate across the enterprise.
• Lead strategic initiatives through execution, measurement, and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years in a related strategic function, or a master’s degree plus 4+ years in a related strategic function.
• Related fields include healthcare strategy, business development, product innovation, market development, consulting, and pharmacy operations.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives from opportunity assessment through execution and value realization.
• Experience in pharmacy health plan operations, PBM, pharmacy strategy, or healthcare consulting is preferred.
• Ideal candidates bring strategic thinking, business development, product strategy, financial analysis, and stakeholder management experience.

Work arrangement

• Hybrid-Flex roles work in the office at least two days each week; Remote-Flex roles work virtually with a few office visits each year.
• Which arrangement applies depends on the role’s nature and distance from Durham headquarters; onsite expectations are discussed during interviews.

Compensation

• Annual base salary range is $89,174 to $142,679, with an annual incentive bonus based on corporate goals and individual performance.
• Compensation decisions consider experience, training, specialized skills, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) match.