Senior Pharmacy Benefits Consultant

Marsh McLennan

Senior Pharmacy Benefits Consultant advising mid-market and national clients on PBM strategy, contracts, and plan design. Leading pharmacy consulting engagements and client deliverables for Mercer.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,000 - $302,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contract negotiation, strategic planning, and client account management. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor members, and deliver innovative pharmacy solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Contract NegotiationClient Account ManagementStrategic PlanningProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Pharmacy Managed Care ExperienceFinancial EvaluationsPlan Design ReviewBenchmarkingService Delivery Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsListening SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsTechnology-Enabled Solutions

Industry Keywords

Mid-Market AccountsNational AccountsProvider Performance GapsMercer Pharmacy SolutionsMarket Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the lead strategic pharmacy advisor for select mid-market and national accounts
Manage overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design review, contract renewal, business placement, and benchmarking
Identify provider performance gaps and recommend ways to control spend and trend
Upsell Mercer pharmacy solutions
Negotiate competitive Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contracts
Lead regional and national marketing pursuits
Delegate effectively to provide developmental opportunities to team members
Mentor and coach project team members
Manage key MercerRx client accounts and projects day to day
Assist with new solution development based on marketplace developments
Manage internal resources to create client deliverables, including pricing, clinical, and Health & Benefits resources
Handle quick deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
Interact with clients, Mercer consultants, and other internal and external resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree
8+ years of consulting or other relevant experience in the pharmacy managed care industry
Superior analytical, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills
Strong client-facing experience
Excellent organization and project management skills
Ability to prioritize and simultaneously handle multiple and complex projects in a demanding work environment
Ability to thrive in an environment embracing AI and technology-enabled tools