Senior Advisor, Payer Contracting – Specialty Pharmacy

Cardinal Health

Senior advisor developing Cardinal Health’s national specialty pharmacy payer network. Negotiating contracts and strategic partnerships for advanced specialty drugs and cell and gene therapies.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeLaVergne • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $87,700 - $137,830 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in payer contracting strategy and relationship management within the specialty pharmacy sector, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, business development, and revenue growth. Proven ability to cultivate strategic partnerships and deliver measurable results in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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Payer Contracting StrategySpecialty Pharmacy Business DevelopmentContract NegotiationAccount ManagementPayer Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Payer ContractingSpecialty Pharmacy ReimbursementLimited-Distribution Drug ModelsBusiness DevelopmentContract Execution

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingExecutive CommunicationIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

BABS

Industry Keywords

PBMMedicare AdvantageMedicaid Managed CareHealthcare Account ManagementPayer Network Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the payer contracting strategy for Cardinal Health's specialty pharmacy business
Build a national payer network from the ground up
Identify, cultivate, and own strategic relationships with commercial payers, PBMs, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid managed care organizations, and other payer stakeholders
Lead negotiations and execution of specialty pharmacy participation agreements, reimbursement contracts, and other payer arrangements
Own the payer contracting pipeline and deliver goals for contracted lives, executed agreements, network expansion, and revenue growth
Serve as relationship owner for key payer accounts and conduct regular business reviews
Partner with Advanced Therapy Solutions, Legal, and Finance teams on contract implementation and account performance
Monitor market, reimbursement, and network trends and provide strategic recommendations
Develop and enhance specialty pharmacy capabilities supporting CGT product distribution and administration
Partner with CGT manufacturers to expand distribution channels and access to innovative therapies

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA, BS or equivalent experience in a related field preferred
8+ years of experience in specialty payer contracting, PBM payer relations, specialty pharmacy business development, and/or healthcare account management preferred
Demonstrated success negotiating and executing payer contracts and specialty pharmacy participation agreements for limited and exclusive drug agreements
Proven track record developing strategic payer relationships and delivering measurable business growth through account development and contract execution
Established relationships with payer and PBM executives
Experience working within specialty pharmacy, provider, health system, payer, PBM, or related healthcare organizations
Knowledge of specialty pharmacy reimbursement, payer network management, and limited-distribution drug (LDD) models
Strong contract negotiation, business development, account management, and executive communication skills
Ability to work independently in a highly entrepreneurial, growth-oriented environment and achieve defined performance targets
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and make sound recommendations
Ability to travel as needed, up to 60%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs