Senior Manager, Account Management ( Specialty Pharmacy)

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

** Prefer qualified candidates to be a licensed pharmacist or have a background with specialty pharmacy working with pharmacy manufactures. **

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Position Purpose: Acts as the Account Director for various programs and provides leadership, strategic direction and oversight of the account managers in the Account Management team. Collaborates with internal operations and clinical teams to develop and execute best practices, promote client solutions and satisfaction, and develop and deploy on-going training for account managers.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and oversee all pharmacy program implementations, client relationship management, Quarterly Business Reviews and client strategies.
• Develop skills and capabilities of Account Managers including analytical problem solving, client relationship management, program implementation excellence, trend management, formulary and rebate management.
• Develops tools and processes to enhance the clinical program management and relationship management capabilities of the Account Management team which include reporting, specialty trend management, rebate management and quarterly business reviews.
• Oversee escalated client issues unresolved by the Account Managers and follow-up with appropriate solutions.
• Review and provide feedback on Request for Proposal responses related to programs, trend management, account management and long-term strategy management.
• Analyze data to support client meetings and presentations and lead client presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health care administration or equivalent. PharmD or MBA is preferred. 4+ years of PBM Account Management or clinical management including managing teams of clinicians, preferably pharmacists. PBM, Specialty Pharmacy, Health Plan, Managed Care, and Managed Medicaid experience preferred. Previous management experience which includes responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff. Strong understanding of clinical analytics, formulary rebate, and formulary maintenance preferred.
License/Certification: Current state’s Pharmacist license with no restrictions preferred.

Pay Range: $107,700.00 - $199,300.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act