[Remote] VP, Pharmacy Consulting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alera Group is a rapidly growing company in the insurance and consulting sector, seeking a VP of Pharmacy Consulting to lead their pharmacy consulting services. This role is focused on driving revenue growth, managing a high-performing sales team, and ensuring clinical integrity while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a visible, active “player” in the market - join sales meetings, lead finalist presentations, and serve as the clinical face of the practice
• Build strong partnerships with internal producers, earning trust through clarity, humility, and real expertise
• Develop a repeatable, compelling commercial story for Pharmacy Consulting
• Identify new revenue streams, products, and innovations to expand relevance and market share
• P&L ownership, accountable for revenue growth and margin
• Develop a long range strategy for pharmacy services, including pricing, products, talent, analytics, and delivery
• Ensure clinical rigor across all recommendations, client deliverables, and service models
• Oversee quality control, compliance, and alignment with industry best practices
• Maintain a high bar for accuracy, clarity, and ethical standards
• Partner with cross functional teams in analytics, communications, voluntary benefits, tech, and PE due diligence to enhance cross sell opportunities
• Lead, mentor, and elevate a team of clinical pharmacists, analysts, consultants, and client facing specialists
• Build a culture of accountability, curiosity, and pride in results
• Develop talent pathways and successor readiness within the team
• Provide feedback with clarity and care
• Model the behavior expected - preparation, follow through, and client obsession
• Serve as a thought leader in pharmacy trends, PBM strategy, specialty trends, cost containment, and plan design
• Meet directly with key clients and prospects to influence decisions and secure wins
• Represent the firm at conferences, associations, webinars, and industry forums
• Strengthen relationships with PBMs, carriers, specialty vendors, and strategic partners

Skills

• 10+ years of experience in pharmacy consulting, PBM strategy, or clinical pharmacy leadership
• Expertise in drug trend analysis, clinical program evaluation, benefit design, and PBM contracting
• Strong commercial presence with the ability to simplify complex topics for non‑clinical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and inspire a high‑performing team
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable leading meetings from the C‑suite to analysts
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth without compromising quality
• P&L ownership
• PharmD strongly preferred
• Experience selling consulting or advisory services
• Experience working within or alongside employer groups and brokers
• Knowledge of analytics platforms, drug utilization reviews, and audit methodologies
• A bachelor's degree in business or related fields (e.g., finance, marketing, or operations) is preferred but not required
• Industry designations like Certified Consultant Pharmacist (CCP), Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) are encouraged
• A graduate degree or MBA is beneficial but not necessary

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

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