Senior Manager, Business Strategy - Pharmaceutical Contracting & Purchasing

Overview

The Senior Manager, Business Strategy - Pharmaceutical Contracting and Purchasing will serve as a critical extension of the Chief of Staff (Executive Director, Business Strategy) to accelerate execution of enterprise and Trade strategic priorities. This role combines high-caliber writing, executive-ready communication, analytical rigor, and disciplined project management to drive execution across a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives. This position is ideal for a high-performing strategist and operator who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment; excels at transforming ideas into structured, actionable work; and is energized by supporting senior leadership through clear storytelling, strong business judgment, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Analytical Execution
• Conduct structured analyses (quantitative and qualitative) to support decision-making, including market assessments and financial implications.
• Synthesize complex information into crisp, compelling storylines; draft leadership materials, executive briefings, and strategic narratives for the Chief of Staff and EVP.
• Operational Support
• Support preparations for executive forums, enterprise reviews, and leadership touchpoints.
• Help maintain strategic prioritization frameworks, operating rhythms, and governance processes for Trade leadership.
• Identify gaps in processes, alignment, or information flow and recommend solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and clarity.
• Provide backup executive administrative support to the Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Contracting & Purchasing (Trade), as needed
• Executive Communication & Presentation Development
• Develop high-quality presentations, meeting briefs, and readouts for the EVP, Trade leadership, and cross-functional executive audiences.
• Ensure communication materials reflect strategic clarity, logical rigor, and a consistent executive voice.
• Draft and refine messaging for internal communications and external engagements, articulating the Trade narrative
• Project & Initiative Management
• Helps develop a strategic planning framework that defines timelines, milestones, and metrics in support of business objectives.
• Manage timelines, agendas, and action items from management process to ensure appropriate attendees, materials, and follow-up items are prepared and delivered in a timely manner.
• Monitor initiative performance, escalate obstacles, and support problem-solving to maintain momentum.
• Provide project management on selected high priority initiatives in support of business goals.
• Monitor progress towards strategic and operational goals and prioritize critical issues for leadership action.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, healthcare, PBM, or related analytical fields.
• Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to craft executive-ready materials.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong skills in structured problem solving, analytical reasoning, and business intelligence.
• Proven project management experience with ability to drive work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort navigating a complex, matrixed organization with discretion and professionalism.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and bias for action.
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork.
• Growth mindset of agility and developing yourself and others

Education

• Bachelors or equivalent experience required. With more advanced degree, less experience may be required.

Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $67,900.00 - $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. Great benefits for great people We 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.

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