Government Relations Director Sr. - Pharmacy/PBM
Location: This position will work in a hybrid model (virtual and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.
Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model with PulsePoint sites used for collaboration, community, and connection, with the minimum in-office commitment being 1-2 days in the office per week.
The Government Relations Director Sr. is responsible for leading advocacy before state and local government entities related to the priorities of the CarelonRx and related plan businesses. Includes development, execution, and implementation of strategies to effectively communicate and collaborate with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory agencies at the local and State levels in alignment with public policy; availability to the Federal advocacy team as needed.
How you will make an impact:
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Creating a comprehensive government relations strategy that aligns with the overall business goals and objectives of CarelonRx.
- Engage in lobbying efforts to promote the interests of CarelonRx company and its clients.
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory proposals assess their potential impact on the PBM industry and provide recommendations to senior management. Oversee the development of implementation of public affairs and communications strategies to effectively convey our business' positions and messages to government stakeholders. Work in collaboration with other division of Public Affairs (PPIM, PPI, Federal & External Affairs) to achieve enterprise and department goals and objectives.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD and ten years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs, or industry experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
- Travel required (up to 75%)
- Pharmacy and/or PBM experience
For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary range for this specific position is $159,624 to $258,768.
Locations: California; Colorado; Hawaii; Nevada; New York; Washington State; Jersey City, NJ
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.