AVP, Pharmacy And Ancillary Programs
At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it's our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people's lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnershipand that's exactly what you'll find here. We're a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes driverspeople who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you'll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you'll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you're here, you're part of something bigger. You're part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
Overview
The AVP, Pharmacy and Ancillary Programs is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations within the PBM program / department. They are responsible for establishing appropriate staffing levels and work assignments, developing performance criteria for staff, serving as an expert resource on laws, policies and operational procedures, and ensuring that the operations of the Pharmacy program are consistent with organizational standards.
How You'll Make An Impact
Provides management direction to the Clinical Assistants and Implementation Coordinators within PBM Program. Shares responsibility for collecting, analyzing, evaluating and presenting clinical management and operations data to a wide range of audiences. Ensure appropriate staff involvement in institutional resource management efforts. Participates on assigned executive and corporate committees; promotes effective communication between departments and entities, acting as a liaison to facilitate information sharing, collaborative problem solving and adequate provision of support services; fosters and maintains collaborative relationships within the company and the client, and with external agencies related to quality and performance initiatives as well as day to day operations issues that may arise. Directly responsible for personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, vacation schedules, and maintaining payroll records and time reports. Collaborate with management, medical director, and educational resources to develop mechanisms for staff development and to make appropriate changes as needed to keep department current with new regulations, policies and trends in the Case Management field. In collaboration with program management, participates in the preparation of department budget. Make budgetary recommendations and projections. Monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds, compiling information reflecting expenditures, and develop cost-comparisons. Identify cost savings within the operation. Maintain skills in case management / utilization management to allow for coverage of a caseload as needed and / or to cover staffing shortages in the department.
About You
Required : Bachelors Degree; Minimum 5 years management and supervisory experience Professional communication and presentation skills PC Literate Experience with Project Management required High intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills necessary Preferred : 5 or more years in worker's compensation Background in Managed Care, Bill Review, or PBM management Some variation of experience may compensate for experience in all categories
Compensation And Benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market / geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business / practice area, supply / demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve : Medical / dental / vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include : Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more...
We Value Inclusion And Diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Pharmacy • Rolling Meadows, IL, US