Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CVS Health is building a world of health around every individual, and they are seeking a Lead Director, New Business Development in Life Sciences Innovation. This strategic leadership role is responsible for advancing enterprise growth through innovative partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and managing a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
- Drive enterprise growth through strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Support the Executive Director by evaluating partnership opportunities from external companies, internal leadership priorities, and enterprise strategy teams
- Define the vision and strategy for pharma-facing initiatives, develop business cases, and advance new programs from concept through execution
- Manage a high-performing team of two Senior Managers while building strong cross-functional relationships across the enterprise
- Monitor healthcare trends, identify where CVS Health is best positioned to win, develop business cases for priority ideas, and incubate and launch high-impact initiatives
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in in Strategy and/or Corporate Development within healthcare, with focus on expertise and experience working in the PBM or pharmaceutical segments
- 10+ years of overall professional experience
- Demonstrated experience developing analyses, presentations, and support material to successfully recommend strategy or change initiatives and ability to generate new ideas and new potential deals
- Demonstrated experience in bringing new, ‘non-traditional' ideas to leadership and successfully obtaining buy-in (e.g., investment)
- Strong executive presence with the ability to effectively influence, communicate, and present to senior leaders both internally and with external business partners
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships across all levels within an organization and with relevant external constituents
- Demonstrated analytical, communication, and entrepreneurial skillsets; must operate comfortably in ambiguous environments
- Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturer business challenges, with the ability to proactively identify and deliver innovative, value‑driven solutions
- Direct leadership of people or matrix leadership of stakeholder partners
- Ability to manage risk, ambiguity, and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining focus and execution momentum
- Mature problem solving, analytical, oral and written communication, and presentation skills; advanced MS Office skills
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Demonstrated experience in generating new ideas, backed by business cases, and shepherding them to in-market launch, especially within large organizations
- Strong understanding of the life sciences ecosystem, including regulatory and compliance, as well as patient access, pricing, reimbursement, commercialization dynamics, and relevant clinical, scientific, or technical workflows
- Proven experience collaborating with internal business leaders and cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and contract innovative new business partnership models
- Proven track record of successfully negotiating and executing contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers across access, affordability, education, and related patient support initiatives
- At least 5 years of experience in managed care which may include PBM, Pharma, market access, account management, specialty pharmacy, or health plan experience
- MBA or management consulting experience
Benefits
- Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above
- Includes an award target in the company’s equity award program
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families
- Benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility
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