Company:

Mercer

Description:

At Mercer Government, we deliver an individualized focus, powered by industry leading experience, integrated capabilities and passionate people. We help clients achieve better outcomes, develop and deploy defensible strategies and reshape the delivery of health care.

We are seeking licensed pharmacist candidates who are well-versed in Medicaid to join our Mercer Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) team.

What can you expect?

The Medical Consultant - Pharmacist will participate in and help lead projects with GHSC's clients. Our clients are primarily agencies responsible for State Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs. The person in this role is part of a multi-disciplinary GHSC team working to assure that financial, policy and clinical considerations are addressed for our clients. Some of the responsibilities of this role include providing our clients with Medicaid and CHIP managed care and fee-for-service pharmacy benefit policy and operational expertise, project management, team management, client management, analytical oversight and business development.

What is in it for you?

* Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture

* Excellent growth/advancement opportunity

* Help support vulnerable populations through the development of meaningful programs

We will count on you to:

* Participate as a team member and help lead projects to help states develop, implement and improve their Medicaid and CHIP pharmacy programs

* Be viewed by the client as an expert on Medicaid pharmacy program design in areas that may include policy, federal authorities, program operations, financial and budgeting aspects of Medicaid and CHIP programs

* Clearly define the scope, timelines, staffing and deliverables for the project and ensure the project team is within budget, on time and providing deliverables consistent with the scope

* Consider the implication of policy, legal, political or other changes on the operation of a state's Medicaid pharmacy program

* Present results and analysis to clients and key stakeholders; during presentations, answer detailed and challenging questions regarding the data and analytical methodology

* Work on multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously

* Participate in sales pursuits with new and current clients

* Participate in the development of GHSC's thought leadership for both internal and external audiences

What you need to have:

* BA/BS degree required; BS in Pharmacy or PharmD preferred

* An Active License as a pharmacist in at least one U.S. State

* Master's degree in health policy, public policy, public health, business administration or related field preferred

* State Medicaid or Managed Medicaid pharmacy management experience required, including experience with regulations, waivers, state plan amendments and/or state operations

* Experience identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to client's complex challenges

* Track record of leading effective project teams and being accountable for project results

* Excellent project management and interpersonal skills

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment

* Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

* Ability to work independently and on a team

What makes you stand out?

* Pharmacy benefit management experience

* Consulting experience

* Subject matter expertise in value-based purchasing, alternative payment methodology, Medicaid managed care rate development process, and/or Medicaid PBM procurement including CMS certification preferred, but not required

* Demonstrated ability to thrive in a hybrid working environment

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.