SVP Pharmacy Supply Chain (Remote)

Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

The hiring range for this role is: 201,392.00 - 282,440.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.Synergie Medication Collective is a medication contracting organization founded by a group of Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliated companies. Synergie is focused on improving affordability and access to prescription drugs covered under the medical and pharmacy benefits for nearly 100 million Americans.

The Senior Vice President Pharmacy Supply Chain serves as a senior leader shaping the success of our organization. Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team in setting and driving organizational vision and execution. Role is responsible for driving strategy and activity for the economics, implementation, operational excellence, and quality client satisfaction of Synergie's pharmacy supply chain solutions, including leading engagement with Synergie's pharmacy network providers and other pharmacy supply chain vendors. Leads these functions to ensure efficiency, scalability, and service excellence of Synergie's business model. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as a key leader in driving the growth of a significant startup in a critical and emerging segment of healthcare.Primary Job Functions

• Leads the strategy, implementation, operations, and financial analysis of Synergie's pharmacy supply chain pricing contracts on behalf of Synergie's health plan clients and their pharmacy benefit administrators.
• Leads the strategic implementation of processes to assure effective management of pharmacy supply chain and support the alignment of drug contract compliance, and communication of strategies to Plan participants.
• Collaborates across the Blue Cross Blue Shield organization to ensure operational and financial success with the various plan stakeholders related to Synergie.
• Develops and implements operational policies, procedures, and best practices in collaboration with plan stakeholders to optimize performance and outcomes related to Synergie's pharmacy supply chain offering.
• Responsible for the financial and operational performance of Synergie's pharmacy supply chain products, monitoring, assessing, and identifying areas for Plan optimization and taking proactive measures to enhance efficiency.
• Builds and develops a small team, ensuring operational excellence, and providing impactful coaching/leadership by fostering a culture aligned with Synergie's guiding values of service and performance.Education, Experience and CertificationEducationRequired: Bachelors DegreePreferred: Masters DegreeExperienceRequired:15 years' experience of demonstrated success in senior healthcare finance, underwriting and/or operations or supply chain leadership.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience in the prescription drug delivery industry, using computer-based tools for data management and analysis
  • Prior project/program leadership experience that demonstrates the ability to set priorities and meet objectives for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
  • Strong background in pharmacy benefits management, pharmacy networks and healthcare payer pricing, underwriting or operations
  • Knowledge of financial accounting and controls, auditing, customer services operations, claim processing, market research, benefits delivery, quality assurance and contract administration
  • Experience working with Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans preferred
  • Proven track record of successfully executing growth initiatives in a complex healthcare environment
  • Strong leadership of teams through setting a vision, coaching, and delivering results
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills; outstanding time management skills
  • Hands-on, 'roll up your sleeves' approach to solving business challenges
  • The ability to effectively influence health plan leaders for alignment and positive outcomes
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to operate in a dynamic high-speed environment.
  • Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Technical proficiency with information technologies (e.g., Microsoft software applications)Financial ResponsibilitiesRevenue Responsibility: NoBudget Responsibility: YesPeople Management: Yes#LI-Remote

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