Senior Medical Consultant - Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$133k-$265k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company
Marsh
Description
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Health Consulting (GHC) team at Marsh. This can be based anywhere near a Marsh office and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Remote work requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
As a Senior Medical Consultant II – Pharmacist, you will play a vital role as a core team member providing expert insights on complex projects for clients, which are primarily state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related state agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs. This is a great opportunity to join a global company known for its dynamic culture, excellent benefits, and commitment to professional growth where you can experience meaningful work alongside supportive leaders dedicated to your success!
Senior Medical Consultant II – Pharmacist
We Will Count on You To
Provide project leadership, thought leadership, project team leadership, and targeted business development
Lead and contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation with increasing ownership over time
Participate as a team member and help lead projects as states develop, implement and improve their Medicaid and CHIP programs, including managed care and fee-for-service reimbursement rate support (e. g. AAC, MAC, COD surveys, trend analysis)
Be viewed by the client as an expert on Medicaid pharmacy program design in areas that may include policy, federal authorities, program operations, financial and budgeting aspects of Medicaid and CHIP programs
Consider the implication of policy, legal, political or other changes on the operation of a State’s Medicaid pharmacy program.
Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring the team is within budget, on time, and producing work consistent with the scope of work; and ensuring communication with the client, project team, and client manager
Coordinate with client managers and other leaders to develop new business, including helping to define the proposal strategy, drafting technical proposals, and identifying opportunities for expanded work with existing clients
Work with Division and Sector leadership to identify and secure staffing resources, ensuring work is leveraged to the right skill and career level, and providing team members with opportunities to develop their skills and expertise
Stay current on market trends and the regulatory environment; consider the implication of new trends or changes in policies or regulations on clients’ programs; and bring a forward-looking/strategic perspective to counsel the internal client team and clients
Become a trusted contributor on project teams by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful analysis
Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and inform program recommendations
Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, communicating regularly and effectively with project teams
Develop intellectual capital; lead or participate in the development of tools or processes that can be leveraged for multiple clients
Be responsible for motivating and encouraging team members. Manage project team dynamics and nurture collaboration amongst team members, including subcontractors/vendors
Provide real-time feedback to team members to support their growth and to maintain quality performance
What You Need to Have
- An independent and unrestricted pharmacist license (RPh)
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- State-level Medicaid pharmacy management experience is required, including experience with regulations, waivers, state plan amendments, and/or state operations
- Expertise in analyzing large data sets and working comfortably with Excel is required
- Experience identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to client’s complex pharmacy-related challenges
- Knowledge of Medicaid policies, regulations, and program operations
- Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor early career staff
- Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as presenting information to clients/groups
- Ability to prioritize, handle, and pivot among multiple tasks in a demanding work environment with a proven track record in supporting or leading large, complex projects
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple project deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
What Makes You Stand Out?
Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)
Previous Medicaid Consulting Experience
- Master’s degree in health policy, public policy, public health, business administration or related field
- Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) experience
- 340B drug pricing experience
- Subject matter expertise in value-based purchasing, alternative payment methodology, Medicaid managed care rate development, and/or Medicaid PBM procurement including CMS certification
- Project management and/or project leadership credentials
- Experience working with Medicaid actuaries
Why Join Our Team
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh 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 characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh 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 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.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $132,500 to $265,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Medical Consultant will provide expert leadership on complex Medicaid and CHIP pharmacy projects, including reimbursement rate support and policy development. They will also manage project teams, drive business development, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic program recommendations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an unrestricted pharmacist license (RPh) and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, specifically in state-level Medicaid pharmacy management. Proficiency in large data set analysis using Excel and strong communication skills are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 60% have no call, 53% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$199k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $181k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $133k–$265k | Pharmacy median $139k (middle half $135k–$149k)121 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$181k in purchasing power | District of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in District of Columbia | 15 active | 10,318 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 18% remote · 60% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US Pharmacist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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