Gravie

We partner with brokers across the nation to improve the way people purchase and access healthcare.

Senior Vice President, Pharmacy

Vice PresidentVice PresidentFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Minnesota

Posted

175 days ago

Salary

$270K - $450K / year

Postgraduate Degree15 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive pharmacy strategy aligned with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics • Partner with executive leadership on long-term strategies for affordability, risk management, and competitive differentiation in pharmacy benefit design • Serve as a thought leader on emerging trends in pharmacy (e.g., biosimilars, gene therapies, specialty drug management, value-based contracting) • Oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations, including formulary development, utilization management, and clinical pharmacy programs • Lead relationships with PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and other strategic vendors, ensuring strong performance, compliance, and financial accountability • Ensure pharmacy programs are member-centered, clinically sound, cost-effective, and operationally efficient • Drive strategies to manage drug trends and medical/pharmacy integration, balancing affordability with access and quality of care • Partner with Actuarial, Finance, and Product teams to forecast pharmacy spend and inform pricing, product design, and value-based initiatives • Oversee development of innovative contracting models with pharmaceutical manufacturers, including outcomes-based agreements • Maintain oversight of pharmacy reporting, audits, and risk management processes • Build and lead a high-performing pharmacy team across clinical, operational, and strategic functions • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability

Job Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy benefit management, health plan pharmacy operations, or related healthcare environment
  • Deep knowledge of PBM relationships, formulary management, specialty pharmacy, and medical-pharmacy integration
  • Proven ability to design and execute strategies that deliver both clinical and financial outcomes
  • Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence boards, regulators, and industry stakeholders
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams
  • Advanced degree in Pharmacy (PharmD or equivalent); active pharmacist license strongly preferred
  • Experience overseeing pharmacy operations, formulary development, utilization management, and clinical pharmacy programs
  • Experience leading relationships with PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and other strategic vendors
  • Experience with forecasting pharmacy spend, partnering with Actuarial/Finance/Product teams
  • Experience with innovative contracting models, including outcomes-based agreements
  • Previous experience at a high growth company (extra credit)

Benefits

  • Standard health and wellness benefits
  • Alternative medicine coverage
  • Flexible PTO
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k program
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Transportation perks
  • Education reimbursement
  • 1 week of paid paw-ternity leave
  • Eligible to participate in Gravie’s annual bonus program
  • Stock options may be awarded
  • Above average total rewards package
  • Opportunities for career growth

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