Associate Director, Pharmacy Consulting

DescriptionWillis Towers Watson is looking for an energetic individual with growth, pharmacy, clinical and client facing expertise to join our growing team. As a Pharmacy Consultant you will be at the forefront of managing pharmacy benefits projects for clients and leverage your experience as a pharmacy benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management. You will participate in new business activities and the creation of new intellectual capital. You will position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as the subject matter expert on pharmacy projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions. The ideal candidate is a patient-centric problem solver who possesses the ability to balance client clinical needs and business growth. You will collaborate with a strong team of highly experienced consultants within the practice as well as engage in cross-functional activities. A pharmacist is strongly preferred but not required.Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.The RoleLead client Pharmacy engagements for a portfolio of Medium sized clients and/or significantly contributes to large clients in support of Pharmacy benefit plan analysis, design, clinical and cost savings strategiesPharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) vendor procurement and negotiationAudits of PBM performance (financial and operational)Strategy for Specialty and other pharmacy projectsSupport clients in navigating pharmacy concepts, strategies and results that effectively drive action and improve plan performance, by preparing teams for meetings or directly presenting in meetingsHas advanced experience across all Pharmacy activities and demonstrates knowledge of emerging trends and best practicesUnderstand client needs and preferences; anticipate questions in advance and identify solutionsInfluence key client decision makers by soliciting their perspectives and addressing their stated needsLeverage advanced knowledge of industry trends, available products/solutions and carrier/vendor differentiators to inform and influence client Pharmacy strategiesDevelop and maintain ongoing relationships with employer and vendor primary contacts to build and enhance WTW and Health & Benefit’s brandProvides leadership to more junior colleagues on pharmacy concepts, strategies and toolsConduct final quality reviews for all types of Pharmacy deliverablesBuild relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teamsActively support new business and prospecting activitiesContribute to intellectual capital developmentContribute pharmacy and other related perspectives to the broader health and benefits strategy and growthQualifications10+ years’ experience in clinical strategy, pharmacy benefit management, analytics, growth and consultingDeep understanding of the pharmacy benefit management and US healthcare ecosystems, either at a PBM, health plan, health tech company or as a benefits consultantA dynamic, strategic thinker not afraid to challenge the status quo by asking the hard questionsAble to change ambiguity into clarity, action and outcomes in a high paced environment that requires the ability to multitask and prioritizePassionate about patient outcomes, client relationships and working with cross functional teamsEngaging speaking skills with an ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively; ability to speak credibly about clinical, technical, financial aspects of Willis Towers Watson’s offeringsExperience in training/mentoring junior staffExcellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPointAvailability to travel on an as needed basisBachelor’s degree required, Master’s and/or PharmD degree preferredFor pharmacists; actively licensed in home state and in good standingState Life and Health license required within 90 days of joiningThis position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been pany BenefitsWTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time OffRetirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.EOE, including disability/vets #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-24