Lead Director, Trade Industry Analysis; REMOTE

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Do you want to make a large impact in your next role? Join CVS Health, a Fortune 4 company, as a Lead Director in the Trade Strategy and Operations organization! The Lead Director of Trade Industry Analysis role is a highly visible opportunity in our Trade Value Strategy team, responsible for driving strategies to advance financial performance and profitability for both clients and the PBM organization.

As the prescription drug landscape changes with new high‑cost therapies, increasing pressure to reduce pharmaceutical costs and the evolving policy landscape, the right person for this role is a highly motivated, forward‑thinker who can identify opportunities and leverage matrix partners to develop innovative strategies effectively and efficiently. You will use your abilities to deliver actionable insights to Trade Value Strategy Leadership and the broader Trade organization.

Identification and evaluation of strategies to optimize client value in response to pharmaceutical market events. Collaboration with other PBM functional areas to assess trade and formulary strategy initiatives to improve client net costs. Communication of analytical results and insights to senior business leaders and clear explanation of technical concepts to leaders with varied backgrounds.

• Develop or enhance processes and reporting to understand and drive management of rebate and margin impacts of formulary strategies, pharmaceutical manufacturer contract changes, public policy changes, and other internal initiatives or external market events.
• Assess pharmaceutical industry trends to develop relevant insights and determine potential implications on future rebate value, and develop financial impact analyses and recommendations to support strategic planning and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with Trade Relations, Formulary Strategy, and Trade Finance teams to investigate opportunities to optimize rebate value and/or drive lowest net cost for clients.
• Lead a team that designs, develops, and delivers analytic solutions to inform rebate strategies and evaluate opportunities that will improve rebate and net cost performance.
• Serve as cross‑functional partner to other business functions such as Supply Chain, Government Affairs, and Communications to assess and align on the impact of market events, policy changes, and trade strategies.
• Promote development of team members through coaching, training, and leadership opportunities.

Will consider 100% remote from anywhere in the U.S. Residence within a commutable distance to one of the following offices is preferred:

• RI – Woonsocket
• IL – Chicago
• MN – Bloomington

• 10+ years of experience in managed care, which may include pharmaceutical market access, pharmacy benefit management, formulary and rebate strategy setting, or with a focus on financial strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the evolving pharmaceutical regulatory environment.
• Advanced capabilities using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel‑based modeling.
• Experience in managing complex work processes in a past‑faced matrix environment.
• Experience making informed recommendations and decisions in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Experience developing analyses and presentations to explain business issues and/or recommend strategies.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage with and influence internal stakeholders of varying backgrounds, demonstrating deep analytical understanding in a consumable way.

• 8+ years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturer market access strategy.
• 3+ years experience in…