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POSITION SUMMARY
The Financial Analysis Senior Advisor provides the underwriting support process for Express Script’s Retail Pharmacy Network. The Senior Advisor is expected to provide modeling and analytics associated with network underwriting. By partnering with underwriting, the Next Generation Engine (NGE) support team and network contracting, this role will help structure client network deals to win and retain business.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide financial analysis and modeling related to retail network underwriting support, which includes NGE model reviews, modeling custom networks or overrides where appropriate and researching and explaining unusual NGE network results
- Partners closely with Pharmacy Network Strategy to ensure the most advantageous networks are modeled
- Works with the NGE support team to create enhancements to the model for improved accuracy, to build out new network options and to increase the scope of retail network modeling
- Assist with retail network assumption table updates for NGE to ensure the latest information is used
- Assists in underwriter training when necessary to ensure proper usage of NGE
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent work experience
- At least 6 years of extensive experience in Healthcare, Financial Analysis, or related area
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel; Experience with SQL/SAS/Access a plus
- Demonstrate modeling, trending and forecasting skills; client guarantee underwriting knowledge preferred
- Demonstrate initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in complex matrix organizations and agile teams
- Blend creativity, relentless problem-solving and business acumen to drive innovation through analytics
- Strong verbal/written communication skills to work with various matrix partners, including but not limited to underwriting, pharmacy network strategy and the team supporting NGE.
- Knowledge of PBM or Healthcare industry preferred
This is a hybrid position and will require the ability to work on site 3 days a week
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