Clinical Development Pharmacist

As a Clinical Development Pharmacist, you will create and maintain clinical content for specialty and traditional drugs covered under the pharmacy and medical benefit. You will use and develop a strong knowledge of specialty and traditional pharmaceuticals, disease management and therapeutics. Knowledge of utilization management interventions including prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limits and formulary exception is required.

Additionally, you will work in a matrix relationship with business partners and product teams to identify, develop, and monitor the impact of programs on supporting drug coverage through the pharmacy and medical benefit. You should have experience interpreting drug information to support UM. Knowledge of regulations impacting UM for Medicare, Medicaid and Exchange clients is preferred. It will be necessary to create clinical content for all business segments (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and Marketplace) including standard and client requested programs with the ability to be consultative to product owners, account management and clients. Knowledge of formulary management and strategy to support existing and newly created formularies is required.This is a hybrid role, based out of either our Buffalo Grove, IL or Pittsburgh, PA office locations. Colleague would work 3 days per week in office, with the ability to work remotely the other 2 days. Must reside in commutable distance to Buffalo Grove, IL or Pittsburgh, PA.

We offer a competitive benefit package including vacation, 10 paid holidays per year, health/dental/vision insurance, employee discounted stock purchase program, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and 20-30% employee discount at all CVS stores.Required Qualifications:- Active pharmacist license that is in good standing
- 2+ years of demonstrated managed care experience

- Prior Authorization experience
- 1+ years demonstrated experience with clinical therapeutics for specialty drugs
- Proven proficiency in literature search and evidence-based medicine with strong oral and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications :

- Residency or BCPS.
- Knowledge of PBM and benefit design preferred
- 3+ years of Managed Care or PBM experienceEducation :

B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$118,000.00 - $206,250.00This 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.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 peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefitsWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/21/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.