Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alera Group, Inc. is a leading broker of U.S. business focused on Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. The Pharmacy Strategic Account Executive will act as the primary advisor to employer groups, guiding them in navigating pharmacy benefit management complexities and helping them optimize their pharmacy spend.
Responsibilities
- Own a book of employer group from strategy through renewal. You are the primary point of contact and the person accountable for outcomes
- Build and execute account plans that reflect each client's business goals, not a generic template
- Know their plan design, their trends, their risk tolerance, and their decision-making process cold
- Analyze pharmacy benefit data and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations. Clients should walk away from every meeting knowing what to do and why
- Lead client meetings, quarterly business reviews, and annual planning sessions with confidence and preparation. No winging it
- Identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts and support the development of new business with broker partners
- Monitor PBM contract performance, formulary changes, utilization trends, and regulatory developments. Bring insights to clients before they have to ask
- Partner with internal clinical, analytics, and operations teams to deliver solutions. You are the quarterback, not a solo act
- Contribute to the growth of the practice by sharing what you learn, helping develop junior talent, and raising the floor for the whole team
Skills
- Seven or more years of experience in pharmacy benefit management, PBM consulting, or a directly related field
- Demonstrated success managing complex, senior-level client relationships with accountability for retention and growth
- Deep knowledge of PBM contract structures, formulary design, pharmacy pricing, and cost management strategies
- Ability to present complex clinical and financial information clearly to non-technical audiences
- Comfort operating independently in a remote, fast-moving environment where you set your own pace
- PharmD or clinical pharmacy background
- Prior experience at a PBM, pharmacy consulting firm, or benefits consultancy
- Familiarity with specialty pharmacy, value-based care models, and employer-facing Rx cost strategies
- Experience working with or alongside benefits brokers and insurance carriers
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Role-specific learning paths
- Leadership development programs
- Technical and compliance training
- Industry certifications and continuing education support
- Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
Company Overview
Alera Group is a growing leader, reimagining the complex risk management, insurance and financial services delivery experience through intentional collaboration connecting clients to holistic solutions that protect and grow all they value most. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://aleragroup.com.