Assistant Vice President – Pharmacy Analytics

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

. Serve as a trusted advisor to employer clients on pharmacy benefit strategy, plan design, and cost management opportunities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced pharmacy financial modeling and analytical skills, with a thorough understanding of PBM contracting, rebate programs, and specialty drug management. Capable of translating complex pharmacy concepts into actionable recommendations while managing multiple projects and client deliverables effectively.

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Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) ConsultingAdvanced Pharmacy Financial ModelingPBM Contracting and Rebate ProgramsPharmacy Analytics CapabilitiesClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Pharmacy Benefit StrategyFinancial AnalysisData InterpretationContract ReviewPricing MethodologiesClaim-Level ModelingRebate ReconciliationMarket ChecksProject ManagementAnalytical Workflow Oversight

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsRelationship ManagementPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointPharmacy Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)Specialty PharmacyBiosimilarsGLP-1 MedicationsCell and Gene TherapiesFinancial TermsContract StructuresPharmacy Pricing MethodologiesEmerging Market TrendsPharmacy Claims Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to employer clients on pharmacy benefit strategy, plan design, and cost management opportunities
Lead and support PBM market checks, renewals, procurement projects, and formal RFP processes
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy Analytics practice for Howden’s middle market teams, including workflow planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery oversight
Manage intake, scoping, and work assignment for PBM RFPs, rebate reconciliations, market checks, contract reviews, and other financial analyses
Analyze PBM financial proposals, pricing guarantees, rebate arrangements, dispensing fees, and contractual terms
Develop, maintain, and oversee claim-level and aggregate financial models
Establish modeling standards, documented assumptions, quality-control procedures, and peer-review processes
Interpret PBM claims, eligibility, formulary, rebate, specialty, and financial data; identify data-quality issues; and translate findings into client recommendations and executive-level deliverables
Provide strategic guidance on specialty pharmacy, biosimilars, GLP-1 medications, cell and gene therapies, and emerging market trends
Review and negotiate pharmacy contract provisions and performance guarantees
Prepare and present client deliverables, executive summaries, and recommendations to employer leadership teams
Support finalist presentations, vendor evaluations, and implementation activities
Collaborate with account teams, producers, and subject matter experts to identify growth opportunities and deliver client service
Build and maintain relationships with PBMs, specialty pharmacies, clinical vendors, and other strategic partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in pharmacy consulting, PBM account management, PBM underwriting, pricing, trade relations, clinical strategy, or related pharmacy benefit roles
Demonstrated knowledge of PBM contracting, rebate programs, pharmacy pricing methodologies, and specialty drug management
Advanced pharmacy financial modeling and analytical skills
Experience building and reviewing claim-level models, evaluating PBM pricing proposals, validating contract guarantees, and working with large pharmacy claims data sets
Exemplary knowledge of pharmacy analytics capabilities, methodologies, coverages, and services
Thorough understanding of PBM data layouts, claims and eligibility files, contract structures, financial terms, pricing guarantees, rebate arrangements, and core pharmacy data concepts
Ability to oversee analytical workflow, prioritize competing requests, assign work effectively, review outputs, and communicate modeling assumptions, limitations, and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to translate complex pharmacy concepts into actionable recommendations
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship management skills
Experience managing multiple projects and client deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with pharmacy analytics and reporting tools is preferred
Ability to travel periodically for client meetings, conferences, and business development opportunities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
Life and Disability insurance
Reasonable accommodations, including software, IT, and office setup adjustments
Flexible hours or hybrid working where available