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San Diego, California · Remote OK

Senior Consulting Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$207k-$352k

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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Consulting Pharmacist for our growing pharmacy benefits consulting team in our San Diego Health practice. Pharmacy benefits consulting work is, by nature, constantly changing and rarely routine.

Applicants must have a deep understanding of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy benefits management (PBM) and feel comfortable working in an environment that requires attention to detail, collaboration, integrity, and adaptability.

Who We Are

Independent for over 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics, and business transformation.

Milliman invests in skills training and career development and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations.

Please visit our web site (milliman.com

) to learn more about Milliman’s commitments to our people, inclusion, and sustainability.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

  • Design and manage data-driven analyses using pharmacy claims data and complex modeling, specifically focusing on strategic pharmaceutical challenges like PBM selection, contracting & management, and pharmacy plan design
  • Explain results and provide valuable insights to clients, both orally and in clear, concise client reports
  • Oversee projects to ensure expectations, timelines, and budgets are being met
  • Develop new business with current and prospective clients through deep understanding of their specific needs and circumstances
  • Provide subject matter expertise and remain current on trends in the marketplace. Maintain a strong network and promote the organization at various industry meetings, forums, panels, and conferences
  • Manage and develop consulting staff, including assigning and reviewing work, and providing guidance.
  • Work with other practice leaders on staff management and development and be responsible for conducting performance appraisals and compensation reviews.

What We Are Looking For

Professional Qualifications

  • PharmD from an ACPE accredited program
  • Minimum of fifteen years PBM or healthcare experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including proficiency in Excel
  • Proficiency working with and explaining movements in key PBM performance indicators and pharmacy claims statistics
  • Knowledge of formularies, pharmacy claims data and their nomenclatures, including NDC, AWP, PBM, WAC, etc.
  • Knowledge of claims data and how these manifest in claim adjudication and downstream analyses

Personal Qualifications

  • Strong time management and people management skills
  • Experience working in a dynamic environment, demonstrating adaptability and integrity
  • Strong technical communication skills, written and oral

Individual(s) must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman now or in the future.

The Team

The San Diego Health practice includes employees with diverse areas of experience and expertise in the pharmacy space. Current employees include those that have worked as actuaries, PBM analysts/consultants, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

Location: This role is based out of the Milliman office in San Diego, California, but candidates hired into this role may work remotely anywhere in the US. The expected application deadline for this job is November 13, 2026.

Compensation

The overall national range for this role is $207,264 - $352,308.

A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
  • 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
  • Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
  • Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
  • Paid Parental Leave – 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
  • Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Consulting Pharmacist will design and manage data-driven analyses of pharmacy claims to provide strategic insights for clients regarding PBM management and plan design. Additionally, the role involves business development, project oversight, and the management and development of consulting staff.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PharmD from an ACPE accredited program and possess a minimum of fifteen years of experience in PBM or healthcare. Strong technical communication skills and proficiency in pharmacy claims statistics and PBM performance indicators are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data-driven analysisProject managementMicrosoft Excel

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 68% have no call, 43% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.5 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,188 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $156k (middle half $151k–$183k)923 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 15% remote · 68% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS pharmacist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,705 in the last 30 days3,274 the 30 days before (+13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,188 Pharmacy listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

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About Milliman

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
15 days PTO per year
10 paid holidays
Family Building Benefits