Employee Health & Benefits Strategic Pharmacy Consultant

Marsh McLennan

Employee Health & Benefits Strategic Pharmacy Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency managing pharmacy benefit programs. Leading analytics, vendor negotiations, and client consulting for diverse health solutions.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeAlpharetta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as a primary pharmacy benefits consultant and strategic partner for MMA SE field offices and a book of clients, managing pharmacy benefit programs end-to-end
Lead client pharmacy market bids, RFPs, and Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement and negotiations
Conduct pharmacy analytics with the SE Pharmacy Practice analytic partners of PBM financial and operational performance to identify cost-saving opportunities
Present results, recommendations, and overall pharmacy benefit consulting to clients, prospects, and internal teams during several types of meetings
Collaborate closely with internal and external clinical pharmacists, actuarial, financial, analytics, health management, and wellbeing teams to develop multi-year integrated pharmacy and clinical strategies
Co-lead regular training sessions for MMA SE colleagues on clinical and pharmacy topics to enhance knowledge and support
Build and maintain strong relationships with MMA SE offices, producers, client teams, and strategic partners
Drive growth by serving as the pharmacy benefits expert in new client pursuits, crafting tailored messaging and solutions with the Regional Director of Pharmacy to expand pharmacy benefits revenue
Contribute pharmacy insights to broader health and benefits strategy and growth initiatives
Develop new pharmacy approaches and engage with new solution vendors to explore strategic partnerships and solution opportunities
Demonstrate leadership by mentoring other consultants within the pharmacy practice
Support strategic partnerships through their launch, maintenance, and enhancement
Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy practice, including coordinating workflow, supporting process improvements, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Collaborate with pharmacy practice leadership to implement operational policies and procedures that enhance efficiency and service quality
Support resource planning and allocation to meet client demands and project timelines effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent career experience
Minimum of 8 years of direct experience in pharmacy, PBMs, or related industries, including at least 5 years in a sales operations or account management role with proven success
Deep knowledge of PBM contracts, clinical pharmacy, or experience in analysis and negotiations related to pharmacy manufacturers and products
Experience leading teams, managing projects, and developing strategic partnerships
Consultative presence with polished written and oral communication skills, capable of simplifying complex ideas
Strategic thinker who challenges the status quo by asking tough questions and innovating solutions
Strong influence and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with management and cross-functional teams at all levels
Commitment to staying current with developments in pharmacy and broader health and benefits plan strategies, contributing to new tools and approaches
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel as needed, this role’s travel expectation is no more than 25%
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of hire

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Hard Skills & Tools

pharmacy benefits managementpharmacy analyticsvendor procurementcontract negotiationproject managementstrategic partnership developmentclinical pharmacy knowledgecost-saving analysissales operationsaccount management

Soft Skills

leadershipconsultative presencewritten communicationoral communicationstrategic thinkinginfluence skillscollaboration skillsrelationship buildingmentoringproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeState Life and Health license