PBM Contract Manager

Independent Health

. Oversee and manage client, vendor, and other business contracts and agreements .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeWilliamsville • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, regulatory compliance, and vendor negotiations, with a strong focus on analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementRegulatory Compliance ResearchNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewRegulatory MonitoringCompliance TrackingBusiness Registration ManagementVendor Agreement FacilitationPerformance Metrics ManagementRFP Process ManagementPharmacy Contract ManagementSoftware License Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTime ManagementDetail OrientedOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWindows Operating System

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeParalegal Studies Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Corporate Contract ManagementVendor NegotiationsSelf-Funded Group Health PlansState and Federal RegulationsCompliance Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage client, vendor, and other business contracts and agreements
Capture, define, and understand PBD business needs and ensure those needs are represented in contracts and agreements
Draft, review, negotiate, and facilitate execution of contracts and agreements
Liaise between PBD business units, Independent Health legal department, outside legal counsel, and vendors
Conduct state and federal regulatory research and monitoring
Prepare, file, and manage business registrations and licenses
Research and monitor PBM regulations and business requirements
Complete and facilitate initial and renewal license and registration applications
Develop and maintain compliance tracking and monitoring processes
Facilitate and oversee contracting processes for RFPs, ASAs, amendments, vendor agreements, rebate contracts, pharmacy and network contracts, and software licenses
Maintain contract-term tracking, performance metrics, policies, procedures, and documentation
Communicate needs, status, and performance metrics to key stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; an additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Paralegal Studies degree preferred
Five (5) years of experience in corporate/vendor contract management and negotiations, regulatory and/or compliance research and monitoring required
Experience with self-funded group health plans preferred
Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills
Detail oriented, while maintaining an awareness of overall goals
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced fluid environment
Advanced computer and Windows skills required
Experience with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new software applications
Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Scorecard incentive
Full range of benefits
Generous paid time off