at AArete LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Director - Pharmacy
AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.
Why AArete?
We are a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: "Arete." And excellence is exactly what we strive for.
Our success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete's "Culture of Care" takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. At AArete, we encourage you to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment.
The Role
As an AArete Director, you fill a pivotal role demonstrating in-depth practical and technical knowledge and project management and execution experience. The joint focus of this role is to successfully lead and co-lead business development conversations with existing and potential new clients and ensure teams execute project goals and deliver tangible financial results to clients. You will bring deep knowledge of managed care pharmacy, experience building strong client relationships, and insights gained through cross-industry and previous consulting experience. As a Director at AArete you will lead high performing teams, while mentoring and developing team members in both technical expertise and soft skills.
Work You'll Do
Leverage business contacts and relationships to secure, design and manage extensions and prospects for new business
Oversee the successful execution of multiple client projects
Lead internal teams and client facing meetings
Work with medical and pharmacy claims and other healthcare data to analyze and identify cost management opportunities
Secure and manage client projects while identifying and mitigating risk
Maintain strong profitability for each project
Coach multiple teams, mentor and develop staff by imparting functional knowledge, consulting skills and experience
Formulate and communicate our corporate vision, create a shared sense of purpose and inspire others
Contribute effectively to the development of new service offerings, marketing initiatives and proposals
Plan, manage and lead business development calls
Develop strong relationships with the clients that evolve beyond the contracted assignment and leverage this relationship to initiate future engagement opportunities
Actively participate in the recruiting process through interviewing, referrals, and other opportunities to promote AArete
Requirements
6-8 yearsMedicaid/Medicare/Exchange (or "government funded") managed care pharmacy experience with health systems, health plans, PBM contracting, rebates, formularies and pharmacy program management
Experience with various managed care pricing methodologies
Experience with advanced analytics using Excel, SQL, Snowflake
Experience with non-labor cost reduction/strategic sourcing
Have 8-10+ years of experience managing teams, projects and business development activities
Travel as required, up to 25%
Preferred Requirements
Consulting experience
Have earned a BA or BS degree, preferably with a Business or Finance related major
Benefits
Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
Own Your Day flexible work policy
Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Generous maternity/paternity leave options
Completely employer paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD
Charitable contribution matching program
New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
Video-free Fridays
Bike share discount program
About AArete
AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes.
AArete is guided by our deeply embedded principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.
We are proud to have earned a Great Place to Work Certification and named one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, Vault's Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Firms, Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.
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