At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We're in the business of creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees - whether we're designing affordable health plans, securing finances for retirement or aligning employees with workforce strategy. Capitalizing on analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the impact of business decisions, now and in the future. Our holistic view and deep expertise allow us to see client's current and future needs through a lens of innovation and impact and every idea and solution we offer.
Mercer is the industry leader in helping companies create dynamic solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. We are searching for a Senior Pharmacy Benefits Consultant - Pharmacy Practice who can be based in our major hubs; Seattle, Portland, San Francisco or San Diego.
What can you expect?
This is a tremendous opportunity to be a part of one of our fastest growing specialty practices. The Senior Pharmacy Benefits Consultant - Pharmacy Practice position is a critical new addition to the Managed Pharmacy practice at Mercer. This person will have significant external and internal interaction with clients, Mercer consultants and other resources with the goal of making Mercer the preeminent consultant regarding all issues related to pharmacy.
What's in it for you?

• We are the global leader in health and benefits consulting. We deliver innovative solutions that address the health and wellness needs of our clients and their employees
• We offer top-notch benefits: multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets - benefits coverage starting Day 1
• In addition, Mercer offers other benefits, discounts on products and services, and more!

We will count on you to:

• Act as the lead strategic pharmacy advisor for a group of select mid-market and national accounts, including managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design review, contract renewal, business placement and benchmarking
• Identify current provider performance gaps and make recommendations to control spend and trend
• Upsell Mercer pharmacy solutions
• Leverage Mercer's size and reputation to negotiate highly competitive Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contracts
• Lead successful regional and national marketing pursuits
• Delegate effectively to provide developmental opportunities to team members
• Provide mentoring and coaching to project team members
• Day-to-day account/project management for key MercerRx clients
• Work effectively as part of a team Additionally, this role assists the broader practice in new solution development based on marketplace developments
• Manage different internal resources to create client deliverables. this could include pricing team, clinical resources and H&B consultants
• Handle quick deadlines and multiple projects at the same time

What you need to have:

• Bachelor of Science degree
• 8 years of consulting or other relevant experience in pharmacy managed care industry
• Superior analytical, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills

What makes you stand out:

• MBA or PharmaD highly valued
• Strong client-facing experience
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and simultaneously handle multiple and complex projects in a demanding work 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 approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 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 $20 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.
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.