Employee Benefits Pharmacy Consultant

Description and Requirements USI is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Pharmacy Consultant to join our team in a unique succession opportunity created by an upcoming retirement. This role offers the rare opportunity to work alongside a tenured pharmacy consultant during a planned transition, allowing for meaningful knowledge transfer, mentorship, and client relationship continuity. Requirements USI is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Pharmacy Consultant to join our team in a unique succession opportunity created by an upcoming retirement. This role offers the rare opportunity to work alongside a tenured pharmacy consultant during a planned transition, allowing for meaningful knowledge transfer, mentorship, and client relationship continuity. General Description Client-facing employee benefits position that independently analyzes prescription drug information. Deliver financial solutions for clients with self-funded medical plans. Assist USI Health and Welfare consultants provide solutions that lower the cost of pharmacy benefits. Align Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contracts with clients’ strategic goals. Responsibilities Participate in prospecting activities with sales consultants. Articulate the USI pharmacy value proposition and solutions within the sales process. Includes participation in discovery meetings, capabilities presentations and conceptual/finalist meetings. Act as a resource for sales executives. Develop strategic plans and solutions for prospects and clients. Work closely with internal account management team. Ensure strategic objectives of prospects and clients are clearly articulated. Ensure all prospect deliverables provide proactive solutions in line with strategic objectives. Lead client PBM RFP process. Market services to carriers. Assist with educating team members and clients about prescription drug benefits. Conduct contract reviews and make observations and recommendations for improvement. Act as subject matter expert on pharmacy solutions within USI proprietary database. Conduct formulary and specialty drug review for select clients. Provide recommendations and solutions to meet client’s needs. Assist with negotiations with Carriers and Pharmacy Benefit Manager's for preferred deals. Monitor new drug approvals and keep the USI team educated. Oversee patient assistance programs for specialty medications and recommend partners and approaches. Develop and maintain excellent carrier relationships. Provide guidance and support to newly hired pharmacy team members as needed. Keep current with industry information, new products, legislation, coverage, and technology. Support clients throughout USI's Central Region through a hybrid work model, with travel as needed for client meetings, presentations, and strategic planning sessions. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities 5 years + of relevant experience in pharmacy consulting or PBM or brokerage experience with a focus on pharmacy consulting or clinical or specialized pharmacist or related field. Detail oriented. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction. Ability to manage and negotiate multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations for clients. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables. Why USI? With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs. Unrivaled Resources and Support What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage® , a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact. Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need. Deep Community Engagement We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future. Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Our award-winning I’m With U diversity and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025). Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025). Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025). Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025). Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of our latest industry awards and recognitions! USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time . Salary Range: $150,000-195,000.00 This is a bonus-eligible position with a target incentive of 10% Applications accepted through 09/01/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr USI Insurance Services