Lead Director, Pharmaceutical Contracting

CVS Health

Director level role leading negotiations on high-value rebate contracts for CVS Health. Managing relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and collaborating with internal teams in complex contract negotiations.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $231,540 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discussions and engage in strategic negotiations on high-value rebate contracts for Commercial, Health Exchange, and Managed Medicaid segments.
Manage the business relationship with pharmaceutical manufacturers and contracting for discounts on branded pharmaceutical products.
Engage with cross functional teams across the organization.
Partner on high profile negotiation strategies.
Assist Trade leadership in meeting financial goals, including rebate generation.
Work closely with the Executive Director and Vice President of Trade Relations in negotiation strategies with market access functions of branded pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional related experience
8+ years experience in managed care which may include PBM, Pharma, market access, account management, specialty pharmacy, or health plan.
Ability up to 10-20% travel as necessary, per business needs
MBA, PharmD preferred
8+ years of experience negotiating contracts in the healthcare or PBM space
Strong knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical rebates, purchasing, and prescription benefit designs
Familiarity with pharmaceutical pricing and reporting of pharmaceutical products
Bachelor's degree required, will consider equivalent work experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
other resources, based on eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationrebate generationpharmaceutical pricingprescription benefit designaccount managementmarket accessmanaged carespecialty pharmacypharmaceutical reporting

Soft Skills

strategic negotiationcross-functional collaborationrelationship managementfinancial goal achievement

Certifications

MBAPharmD