PBM Product Partnerships Manager

Role overview This manager connects client needs with product and vendor partnerships in the pharmacy benefits space. As the owner of assigned products and programs, you will guide opportunities from discovery and evaluation through contracting, implementation handoff, launch, and ongoing performance review, with an emphasis on clear value and measurable client and member outcomes.

Responsibilities - Turn client feedback, market developments, and strategic priorities into a pipeline of product and partnership opportunities. - Evaluate proposed solutions for client relevance, strategic fit, distinct value, operational feasibility, and potential impact. - Own product lifecycle work from initial idea through launch and continued improvement. - Develop evidence-based value propositions and prepare client-facing materials such as business cases, solution summaries, implementation plans, pricing inputs, and success measures. - Coordinate client-facing teams, vendors, and internal partners across areas including finance, technology, clinical, operations, and implementation. - Monitor pipeline progress, decision timelines, launch readiness, client adoption, and partnership performance; report findings to support improvement.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. - At least five years of experience in program coordination, vendor management, strategic partnerships, or product operations; healthcare, pharmacy benefits, or managed care experience is preferred. - Experience managing multi-party processes with defined workflows, timelines, and documentation. - Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and handle sensitive discussions professionally. - A collaborative, service-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities across teams. - Willingness to travel 10–20% of the time.

Nice to have Familiarity with pharmacy benefit products, vendor partners, or the broader pharmacy benefits industry.

Benefits and work setup The position offers health, dental, vision, and other benefits. Remote employees are expected to maintain a professional work environment suitable for focused work and collaboration.