AArete
divh2Director, Pharmacy/h2pAArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture. Were a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: Aret. And excellence is exactly what we strive for./ppOur success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AAretes Culture of Care takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment./ph3The Role/h3pAs an AArete Director, you fill a pivotal role leveraging deep practical and technical expertise in healthcare, combined with strong project management and execution skills. The joint focus of this role is to successfully lead or co-lead business development conversations with existing and potential new clients and ensure teams execute project goals and deliver tangible financial results to clients. You will bring extensive knowledge of managed care pharmacy, a proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, and valuable insights gained through cross-industry experience and prior consulting experience. As a Director at AArete you will lead high performing teams, fostering excellence while mentoring and developing team members in both technical capabilities and soft skills./ph3Work Youll Do/h3ulliLeverage business contacts and relationships to secure, design and manage extensions and prospects for new business/liliOversee the successful execution of multiple client projects/liliWork in a matrix management environment, leading internal teams and client facing meetings/liliWork with medical and pharmacy claims and other healthcare data to analyze and identify cost management opportunities/liliSecure and manage client projects while identifying and mitigating risk/liliMaintain strong profitability for each project/liliCoach multiple teams, mentor and develop staff by imparting functional knowledge, consulting skills and experience/liliFormulate and communicate our corporate vision, create a shared sense of purpose and inspire others/liliContribute effectively to the development of new service offerings, marketing initiatives and proposals/liliPlan, manage and lead business development discussions/liliDevelop strong relationships with the clients that evolve beyond the contracted assignment and leverage this relationship to initiate future engagement opportunities/liliActively participate in the recruiting process through interviewing, referrals, and other opportunities to promote AArete/liliOther duties as assigned/li/ulh3Requirements/h3ulliB.S. degree in Healthcare related field or Finance/lili8-10 years Medicaid/Medicare/Exchange (or government funded) and Commercial managed care pharmacy experience within health systems, health plans, and PBMs/liliPrevious healthcare consulting experience/liliDemonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives in managed care pharmacy/liliDemonstrated expertise in managed care pharmacy including PBM contracting, formulary strategy, rebate contracting, utilization management, clinical programs, analytics and reporting, and regulatory compliance/liliStrong cross-industry perspective, with insights gained from prior experience and work with diverse healthcare stakeholders (payers, PBMs, health systems, manufacturers)/liliExperience with various drug pricing methodologies and reference files (Medi-Span, NCPDP, CMS)/liliProven ability to analyze complex healthcare and pharmacy data (e.g., medical and PBM claims, utilization, cost trends, formulary and rebate performance), identify cost drivers and translate findings into actionable cost reduction strategies./liliHave 8-10+ years of experience managing teams, projects and business development activities/liliDirect client interaction, including travel to client location or AArete offices/liliMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship/li/ulh3Preferred Requirements/h3ulliLicensed Pharmacist/liliAdvanced degree in Healthcare Administration or Business/liliProven success in driving revenue growth through business development and client retention strategies/liliExpertise in data analytics and financial modeling to support managed care decision-making/liliPrior leadership experience in a consulting environment, with responsibility for PL or service line growth/liliStrong understanding of emerging trends in healthcare policy, pharmacy benefit management, and value-based care/liliBased in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed/li/ulh3Compensation
Benefits/h3ulliFlexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays/liliOwn Your Day flexible work policy/liliCompetitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match/liliGenerous paid parental leave options/liliEmployer paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD/liliCharitable contribution matching program/liliNew client commission opportunities and referral bonus program/liliBike share discount program/li/ulpThe estimated base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $200,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations./ppAArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available./ppWe put humans at the center of our work. Were a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy
change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results./ppBut what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion./ppAnd weve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine./ppWeve earned a Great Place to Work Certification and been named a Worlds Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vaults Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crains Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazines Fastest Growing Firms./ppWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran./p/div
Benefits/h3ulliFlexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays/liliOwn Your Day flexible work policy/liliCompetitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match/liliGenerous paid parental leave options/liliEmployer paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD/liliCharitable contribution matching program/liliNew client commission opportunities and referral bonus program/liliBike share discount program/li/ulpThe estimated base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $200,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations./ppAArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available./ppWe put humans at the center of our work. Were a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy
change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results./ppBut what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion./ppAnd weve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine./ppWeve earned a Great Place to Work Certification and been named a Worlds Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vaults Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crains Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazines Fastest Growing Firms./ppWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran./p/div