SanMar is hiring a Sr. Pharmacy Benefit Consultant to act as the primary strategic advisor for our most significant clients. In this role, you will cultivate multi-level relationships and develop customized pharmacy benefit strategies, leveraging your deep industry expertise to provide exceptional value. Our mission is to relentlessly advocate for our clients as we partner together to develop innovative drug management solutions.

What You'll Do

Identify and maintain multi-level client relationships, developing a deep understanding of client business and culture.
Develop and implement customized strategic plans based on unique client needs.
Lead vendor strategies, including procurement, contract negotiation, and performance management.
Use analytical tools to identify and present opportunities for trend management, cost savings, and eliminating wasteful spending.
Lead the development and management of the RFP process for clients, from creation to vendor selection and contract execution.
Lead and participate in ongoing client meetings, including vendor reviews and strategy sessions.
Review PBM and other vendor-provided pharmacy program indicators and reports.
Support clients in creating and using customized clinical programs.
Renew client relationships by creating strategy, scope of services, and fee structure.
Lead the review process for new and renewing vendor contracts through final execution.
Cultivate revenue opportunities to support segment growth and assess service expansion within existing clients.
Participate in conferences and internal workgroups to develop new programs and showcase experience.
Provide oversight during account implementation to ensure vendor requirements are met.
Identify and escalate issues for appropriate resolution.

What We're Looking For

Extensive knowledge of Pharmacy Benefit Management, specialty pharmacy, and large employer environments with a minimum of 7 years experience.
Pharmacy background with a bachelor’s degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and client relationship management.
Strong experience and skills working with and presenting to corporate executives.
Ability to develop strategies and implement programs for client pharmacy benefit programs.
Strong clinical and financial analysis skills.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.