Lead Director, Specialty Pipeline

You will network and immerse yourself within the specialty pipeline industry to establish our company as an innovative and leading specialty pharmacy. You will communicate with specialty pharmaceutical consultants, pharmaceutical manufacturers, attend specialty conferences to present and communicate company capabilities and services to highlight our business as a leader in specialty pharmacy.

You have responsibility for presenting capabilities presentations, responding to specialty manufacturer Request for Proposals (RFP), establish and communicate specialty pharmacy guiding contracting principles, gain access to products and build contracting opportunities. All communications and pipeline responsibilities will accurately reflect current specialty business strategies and have approval from all respective business units.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience
3 years of experience of working with pharmaceutical manufacturers, with an understanding of how limited drug distribution access decisions are made
Strong business development skills
working knowledge of specialty pharmacy business model and operational work flow
*Strong customer presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA, RPh, PharmD preferred
- Minimum 5 years experience leading specialty/biologic manufacturers
- Strategic vision and critical thinking capabilities
- Creative and able to work in multiple locations across several key business units
- Ambitious and dedicated in targeting pipeline manufacturers
- Balance multiple priorities at one time
- Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills
- Experience with management of pharmacy budgets related to manufacturers and specialty managers services and programsEducation
Bachelor's degreePay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• 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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefitsWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/09/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Bloomington, MN

Job ID: CVS-R0781499_1003

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-05T20:03:58