Retail Provider Contracting Advisor - Express Scripts - Remote

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advisor, Provider Contracting is responsible for the renewal and ongoing management contracting activities of assigned retail providers and supporting ESI's strategic initiatives related to network access.

Direct interface with industry executives from the respective account, managing the contracting relationship with assigned providers.

Assume a role in overall performance management, strategic planning and analytical development as it relates to ESI's performance of the provider contract.

Coordinate management of Supply Chain functions, including, but not limited to, reporting and operations.

Manage retail provider client-specific custom initiatives related to network contracting and solicitations, often in a condensed time frame.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Strategic development, execution, analysis and assignment of work plan initiatives including but not limited to network development, provider contracting/re-contracting.


* Provide direction and supervision of network goals pertaining to contract language/structure revisions and re-contracting.


* Maintain working strategic knowledge and operational understanding of assigned chains necessary to provide insight to their individual financial influence and the relationship to the global impact for ESI and its clients.


* Serve as project manager and liaison to ESI clients and Sales & Account Management, for purposes of executing strategic network initiatives and custom network requirements.


* Represent Network Contracting in the development and presentation of the Express Scripts message at various venues including retail corporate meetings and national conventions such as NCPDP and NACDS.

QUALIFICATIONS


* Bachelor's/Master's degree in related field strongly preferred.


* At least 3 years of retail pharmacy contracting experience strongly preferred.


* Knowledge of the healthcare, PBM industry and products.


* Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills.


* Ability to manage and motivate indirect reports.


* Problem solving and analytical skills.


* Project management/organizational skills.


* Ability to work cross-functionally to resolve complex client issues.


* Strong focus on customer service.


* Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines.


* Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 91,200 - 152,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

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