Pharmacy Network Consultant Principal - Remote

At Prime Therapeutics (Prime), we are a different kind of PBM, with a purpose beyond profits and a unique ability to connect care for those we serve. Looking for a purpose-driven career? Come build the future of pharmacy with us.

Job Posting Title

Pharmacy Network Consultant Principal - Remote

Job Description

The Network Management Consultant is responsible for development, performance and management of Prime's retail, mail, and quality-based networks aligning with Prime's Supply Chain Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and network management strategies. This includes development of network contracts, participation requirements, analysis of pharmacies, and ensuring contract and regulatory compliance. This position is accountable for creation and management of pharmacy contracts and negotiations to ensure competitiveness and serves as the liaison between Prime's Network Management and Specialty teams.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate market competitive high-profile and/or complex pharmacy agreements across all channels including retail, mail, and quality based and lines of business aligning with Supply Chain COGS strategies

• Lead and implement network initiatives by facilitating and performing network analyses, contracting activities and fee schedule development aligning with strategy, priorities and projects goals

• Partner with Prime's reporting and analytics teams to develop network vendor loading rules inclusive of approved preferred pharmacies; maintain key compliance criteria and implement quarterly reporting processes for all contracted network retail pharmacies

• Analyze network retail pharmacy quarterly reports to ensure compliance with reporting and participation requirements; collaborate with Clinical Program Directors to identify potential performance gaps; work with internal and external partners to develop and manage corrective action plans

• Responsible for effectively managing the pharmacy contract from negotiation of all terms, ensuring Prime and Pharmacy compliance and document retention aligning with Prime's Record Information Management (RIM) policies

• Work closely with Prime's legal team to update contract documents including agreements and applications for utilization in contracting/re-contracting activities based on new network participation requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required

• 8 years of Network Management experience within Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), healthcare or other highly regulated industry; including 5 years of managed care experience in medical or pharmacy network contracting

Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills

• Demonstrated understanding of network reporting and analysis for specialty pharmacy

• Demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility; form working relationships with all levels of an organization

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on highly complex contract language and agreements; strong attention to detail

• Enhanced organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and interpret complex data; ability to analyze network information and synthesize it into meaningful information for a variety for audiences

• Ability to work with confidential data and maintain privacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, healthcare or related area of study

• Demonstrated understanding of retail pharmacy contract language and pharmacy reimbursement methodologies

• Pharmacy contracting experience within a PBM or other related healthcare industry

• Knowledge of and experience within PBM industry, Medicaid, and Medicare

• Experience negotiating pharmacy solicitation contracts

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures

Every employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. In addition, Prime retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job.

Potential pay for this position ranges from $94,000.00 - $160,000.00 based on experience and skills.

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Prime Therapeutics LLC?is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. _?

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer._

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

At Prime Therapeutics (Prime), we are a different kind of PBM. We're reimagining pharmacy solutions to provide the care we would want for our loved ones. That purpose energizes our team and creates limitless opportunities to make a difference.

We know that people make all the difference. If you're ready for a purpose-driven career and are passionate about simplifying health care, let's build the future of pharmacy together.

Prime Therapeutics LLC?is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to?race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. ?? ?

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1.866.469.1257 or email [email protected].