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Position Summary
CVS Health is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to serve as Senior Manager, Pharmacy Transformation within the Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness (PCW) portfolio. This role is responsible for directly leading and driving efforts on researching and identifying potential opportunities for new growth, building the business case for implementation and change, and influence strategic decisions with a bias towards execution.
The role is responsible for leading teams and joining forces with key partners to identify and scrutinize new products & programs that address patient needs in the market. This leader will be focused on incubating new growth opportunities over a long-term horizon, balancing innovation with operational feasibility and patient-centricity to deliver first to market, long-term value. The role will also be responsible for building future talent within the PCW organization and leading with curiosity, strategic discipline, agility and growth mindset.
The leader will be responsible for providing direction to 1-2 colleagues. They must have strong project management and governance skillsets and be able to effectively lead multiple workstreams at the same time. They must also be comfortable working in vague, white space, and undefined scopes and be able to work with agility while applying structure. They must also be resilient and be comfortable with change. The leader must be able to set clear milestones and action plans and know how to drive their team accordingly.
You will make an impact by:
- Help support and drive the vision for new pharmacy transformation opportunities within the PCW portfolio.
- Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap focused on innovation, operational feasibility, and patient-centric solutions.
- Research and analyze market trends, patient needs, and competitive landscape to identify new products and programs.
- Build robust business cases for new initiatives, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and implementation planning.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, technology, and clinical teams to align on growth priorities.
- Influence senior leadership decisions through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
- Lead the incubation of new growth initiatives from concept to pilot, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
- Balance innovation with scalability and compliance to deliver first-to-market solutions.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team within the PCW organization.
- Foster a culture of curiosity, agility, and growth mindset to prepare future leaders.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational standards in all new initiatives.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with new growth strategies.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
- Champion patient-centric innovation that addresses evolving customer needs.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, retail, or consumer innovation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in health care (pharmacy and outside of pharmacy) or in private equity, venture capital, and consulting with focuses on emerging technologies and health care are strongly preferred
- Strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and executional discipline
- Understanding of patient behavior, pharmacy operations, and clinical adherence dynamics
- Communication and stakeholder management skills and ability to influence strategy in a large and complex organization
- Demonstrated experience delivering results as a leader and individual contributor
- Extensive change management experience and ability to lead through change
- Proven experience developing and executing strategies in a matrix operating model
- Experience in margin optimization, consumer experience design, or pharmacy innovation preferred
- Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, etc.) preferred.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, retail, or consumer innovation
- Bachelor's degree
- Healthcare experience, including pharmacy or related healthcare sectors
- Experience in private equity, venture capital, or consulting focused on emerging technologies and healthcare
- Strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and executional discipline
- Understanding of patient behavior, pharmacy operations, and clinical adherence dynamics
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence strategy
- Demonstrated leadership and individual contributor experience delivering results
- Extensive change management experience
- Experience developing and executing strategies in a matrix operating model
- Experience in margin optimization, consumer experience design, or pharmacy innovation
- Advanced degree such as MBA, MPH, or PharmD
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, plus no-cost preventive care and virtual primary and mental-health services. Wellness offerings extend to MinuteClinic programs, gym discounts, and multiple no-cost counseling sessions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources such as confidential counseling, 24/7 support, fitness programs, and employee discounts are presented as part of a broad package. Education assistance, tuition reimbursement, and options to earn certain degrees with no out-of-pocket tuition further enhance total rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) savings plan with possible employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan. Financial coaching and related tools are highlighted to support long-term financial security.
CVS Health Insights
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
