Lead Director, New Business Development, Life Sciences Innovation

Lead Director, New Business Development, Life Sciences Innovation

Responsible for advancing enterprise growth through innovative partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Works closely with the Executive Director of New Business Development, Life Sciences Innovation, evaluating partnership opportunities, defining vision and strategy, developing business cases, and advancing new programs from concept through execution.

Manages a high‑performing team of two Senior Managers and builds strong cross‑functional relationships across the enterprise. Monitors healthcare trends, identifies opportunities where CVS Health can win, develops business cases for priority ideas, and incubates and launches high‑impact initiatives.

• 8+ years of experience in Strategy and/or Corporate Development within healthcare, focusing on PBM or pharmaceutical segments.
• 10+ years of overall professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing analyses, presentations, and support material to recommend strategy or change initiatives, and generating new ideas and potential deals.
• Experience bringing non‑traditional ideas to leadership and obtaining buy‑in (e.g., investment).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, communicate, and present to senior leaders internally and to external business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships across all levels within an organization and with relevant external constituents.
• Analytical, communication, and entrepreneurial skillsets; operates comfortably in ambiguous environments.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturer business challenges and ability to deliver innovative, value‑driven solutions.
• Direct or matrix leadership of people or stakeholder partners.
• Ability to manage risk, ambiguity, and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining focus and execution momentum.
• Mature problem‑solving, analytical, oral and written communication, and presentation skills; advanced MS Office skills.

• Experience generating new ideas, backed by business cases, and shepherding them to in‑market launch, especially within large organizations.
• Strong understanding of the life sciences ecosystem, including regulatory, compliance, patient access, pricing, reimbursement, commercialization dynamics, and relevant clinical or technical workflows.
• Proven experience collaborating with internal business leaders and cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and contract innovative new business partnership models.
• Track record of successfully negotiating and executing contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers across access, affordability, education, and related patient support initiatives.
• At least 5 years of experience in managed care (PBM, Pharma, market access, account management, specialty pharmacy, or health plan).
• MBA or management consulting experience.

Bachelor’s Degree required;
Master’s Degree preferred.

10–15% travel.

$ – $ (Base salary; award target in equity program; eligible for bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program).

Full‑time position eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs and other resources based on eligibility.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.