Pharmacy Account Director - Commercial Employer Group

Pharmacy Account Director – Commercial Employer Group Field‑based role enabling associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites as required, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. Travel requirement: up to 50% across Central Time Zones. Alternate locations may be considered with ideal candidates located in Central Time Zones. The Pharmacy Account Director serves as a strategic clinical consultant for commercial employer group clients, providing pharmacy benefit expertise, utilization management insights, and recommendations to improve plan performance and manage pharmacy trends. The director partners closely with account management, sales, clients, consultants, and brokers to deliver consultative pharmacy solutions, support client retention and growth objectives, and strengthen client relationships through clinical leadership and industry expertise. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary clinical pharmacy consultant for assigned commercial employer group clients, providing strategic guidance on pharmacy benefit performance, utilization trends, emerging therapies, and cost‑management opportunities. Partner closely with account management, sales, consultants, and brokers to support client relationships, deliver pharmacy benefit insights, and communicate the value of PBM programs and clinical solutions. Develop and deliver client‑facing presentations, annual reviews, pharmacy trend updates, and strategic recommendations to employer groups, consultants, and broker partners. Provide ongoing clinical support to regional decision makers and support PBM field sales teams during RFP processes, finalist presentations, and client consultations. Analyze pharmacy utilization data and assist in the development of recommendations for outcomes‑based savings opportunities, trend management strategies, and clinical program enhancements. Collaborate with internal business partners to evaluate and support therapeutic programs, utilization management initiatives, and pharmacy solutions that improve client outcomes and financial performance. Respond to client and internal stakeholder inquiries regarding pharmacy benefits, formulary strategy, specialty pharmacy management, and clinical program performance. Support internal health plan penetration, retention, and growth objectives through strong consultative relationships and clinical expertise. Work in person or virtually in Illinois or Minnesota; salary range $156,816.00 to $235,224.00. Associate role expects strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, problem‑solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills. Minimum Requirements BA/BS and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences Active Pharmacy License is strongly preferred. Prior experience working at a PBM and/or as a pharmacy benefit consultant preferred. Experience working with brokers or consultants preferred. Prior client‑facing experience preferred. Experience working within the Commercial space preferred. Strong leadership/managerial skills and ability to motivate/coach other staff strongly preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills, problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and organized preferred. Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, time management, and attention to detail skills preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other business productivity tools used to analyze data and deliver client presentations preferred. Benefits In addition to salary, Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. Equal Employment Opportunity Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr JobRx, Inc.