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Medicare Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead

Pharmacist Top 5% in PharmacyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$138.9K - $191K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Become a part of our caring community The Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead requires a broad understanding of pharmacy, managed care, PBM, market and regulatory insights to develop, and/or implement formulary strategies to mitigate cost trend and improve health outcomes. The Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead uses clinical and financial data driven methods to develop and influence formulary strategies for Humana's Medicare line of business. Utilizes broad understanding of pharmacy, managed care, PBM, market and regulatory insights to support the development of formulary strategies to mitigate Humana’s costs and trend while improving our member’s health outcomes and costs. Help facilitate and make informed formulary decisions consistent with our formulary guiding principles and enterprise objectives. Translates information from multiple sources to clearly communicate a compelling clinical, data-driven message to executive-level audiences on our formulary strategies. Works across multiple departments to support formulary strategy development and decisions. Works with appropriate business partners to ensure accurate and timely implementation of formulary decisions. Leverages market trends and competitive intel insights to support the development of formulary strategies. Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications: Pharmacy Degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy Minimum of 3+ years of experience in managed care, health plan pharmacy, PBM, or related pharmacy environment Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Part D (formularies, benefit design, regulatory considerations) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex data and make sound, timely decisions Demonstrated ability to synthesize detailed data into actionable insights while maintaining a clear understanding of broader strategic objectives Proven ability to communicate effectively across audiences, including developing and delivering presentations to senior/executive leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate formulary strategy and rationale Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing and consulting across cross-functional teams Demonstrated project management capabilities, including prioritization, organization, and execution in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and within a team to meet deadlines and achieve goals Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable presentations Preferred Qualifications: MBA or other advanced business-related degree BPS Board Certification Completion of a pharmacy residency or equivalent advanced practice experience Direct experience with formulary development, strategy, or management in a health plan or PBM setting Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

  • ability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 06-11-2026 About us About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U. S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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  • ability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement Medicare formulary strategies using clinical and financial data to mitigate costs and improve health outcomes. Communicate data-driven insights to executive leadership and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate implementation of decisions.

Requirements

Requires a Pharmacy Degree and at least 3 years of experience in managed care, PBM, or a related pharmacy environment. Must possess strong analytical skills and demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Part D regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Pharmacy Benefit ManagementData AnalysisStrategic PlanningExecutive CommunicationMicrosoft PowerPointCross-functional Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medicare Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead at Humana a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,775 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Pharmacist Career Context

Humana holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 36 active listings.

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 47% have no call, 81% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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7.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Pharmacy

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About Humana

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Louisville, Kentucky
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Life Insurance
Bonus Incentive Plan