Lead Director, Pharmacy Performance & Profitability Management

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Position Summary

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape and advance pharmacy strategy across the CVS Health enterprise as part of Aetna's Pharmacy team. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director to lead Pharmacy Performance & Profitability Management for Aetna. This role is central to evaluating enterprise initiatives, driving profitable growth, delivering actionable insights, and guiding decisions that improve pharmacy and Medical Rx outcomes.You'll collaborate closely with leaders across Actuarial, Finance, Operations, and Caremark, aligning efforts to ensure Aetna maintains best-in-class pharmacy capabilities. This position also supports coordination of drug spend activities across Aetna's lines of business and integration with the Caremark Integrated Business Unit (IBU).Key Responsibilities:

• Support enterprise-wide initiatives by assessing their impact on Aetna and providing data-driven insights to assist in valuation and strategic alignment
• Assist in tracking and communicating pharmacy and Medical Rx financial performance to senior stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across pharmacy operations
• Help prioritize team resources and support CapEx review processes
• Participate in business case development and prioritization for pharmacy initiatives across lines of business
• Serve as a dedicated resource for ad hoc projects received by the Performance & Profitability team
• Provide subject matter expertise and project management support as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Actuarial, Finance, and Product to deliver insights and reporting

• Bachelor's degree along with 10+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, finance, actuarial analysis, or related fields
• ASA credential or equivalent experience in actuarial or financial modeling
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across departments
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proven ability to develop business cases and contribute to executive-level presentations
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives with financial, operational, or strategic components
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
• Familiarity with pharmacy benefit management (PBM), health plan economics, or medical Rx strategy

• Prior experience in pharmacy operations, rebate strategy, or benefit design
• Exposure to project management or process improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting earnings calls or other executive reporting cycles
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support ad hoc strategic projects
• People management or team coordination experience in a matrixed environment

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.