Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Lead Director, Proposal Development - Specialty Trade Relations
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Overview
At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. Would you like to join CVS Health as part of our Specialty Trade Relations team? As a Lead Director, Proposal Development you will monitor pharmaceutical specialty pipeline products and develop the RFP Strategy for the specialty trade pipeline for new and established pharmaceutical manufacturers and industry consultants. Leading all aspects of the RFP process and managing a team of RFP colleagues, you will immerse yourself within the specialty pipeline industry to establish our company as an innovative and leading specialty pharmacy within the RFPs for drug access. You will connect with specialty pharmaceutical consultants, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and collaborate internally with cross functional partners to position CVS Specialty as the partner of choice. You have responsibility for responding and coordinating the specialty manufacturer RFP, establish and communicate specialty pharmacy RFP strategy internally and support the development with the Access Strategy with senior leadership. To be successful, you will utilize your strategic and critical thinking abilities as well as your strong communication and interpersonal skills. Your ability to balance multiple priorities at once and your dedication to seeing projects through to completion will also be critical to your success.
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the RFP process for the specialty pipeline and manage a team of RFP colleagues. Monitor pharmaceutical specialty pipeline products and develop the RFP strategy for new and established manufacturers and industry consultants. Collaborate with specialty pharmaceutical consultants, manufacturers, and internal cross-functional partners to position CVS Specialty as the partner of choice. Respond to and coordinate specialty manufacturer RFPs, establish and communicate RFP strategy internally, and support development with the Access Strategy with senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of overall professional experience 5+ years of experience in strategy, marketing or business development working in the specialty pharmacy industry, biotech, pharmaceutical, payer or consulting space Proven strong business writing skills Ability to partner cross-functionally and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience leading specialty/biologic manufacturers MBA, graduate degree preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree or proven related experience required
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is: $100,000.00 - $231,540.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.
Benefits
Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options,
a
401(k) plan
(including matching company contributions), and an
employee stock purchase plan . No-cost programs for all colleagues
including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues
including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/13/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. Would you like to join CVS Health as part of our Specialty Trade Relations team? As a Lead Director, Proposal Development you will monitor pharmaceutical specialty pipeline products and develop the RFP Strategy for the specialty trade pipeline for new and established pharmaceutical manufacturers and industry consultants. Leading all aspects of the RFP process and managing a team of RFP colleagues, you will immerse yourself within the specialty pipeline industry to establish our company as an innovative and leading specialty pharmacy within the RFPs for drug access. You will connect with specialty pharmaceutical consultants, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and collaborate internally with cross functional partners to position CVS Specialty as the partner of choice. You have responsibility for responding and coordinating the specialty manufacturer RFP, establish and communicate specialty pharmacy RFP strategy internally and support the development with the Access Strategy with senior leadership. To be successful, you will utilize your strategic and critical thinking abilities as well as your strong communication and interpersonal skills. Your ability to balance multiple priorities at once and your dedication to seeing projects through to completion will also be critical to your success.
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the RFP process for the specialty pipeline and manage a team of RFP colleagues. Monitor pharmaceutical specialty pipeline products and develop the RFP strategy for new and established manufacturers and industry consultants. Collaborate with specialty pharmaceutical consultants, manufacturers, and internal cross-functional partners to position CVS Specialty as the partner of choice. Respond to and coordinate specialty manufacturer RFPs, establish and communicate RFP strategy internally, and support development with the Access Strategy with senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of overall professional experience 5+ years of experience in strategy, marketing or business development working in the specialty pharmacy industry, biotech, pharmaceutical, payer or consulting space Proven strong business writing skills Ability to partner cross-functionally and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience leading specialty/biologic manufacturers MBA, graduate degree preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree or proven related experience required
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is: $100,000.00 - $231,540.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.
Benefits
Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options,
a
401(k) plan
(including matching company contributions), and an
employee stock purchase plan . No-cost programs for all colleagues
including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues
including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/13/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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