Senior Manager, Payer Relations Analytics

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep expertise in internal and external large data sources, apply advanced analytical approaches (e.g., SQL, Python), and utilize advanced analytical platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry).
• Perform validation on various data sources and dashboards to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Identify gaps in existing data sources and partner with broader CVS teams to enhance data integration within the Palantir Foundry environment.
• Deliver complex and critical performance reporting to support key retail pharmacy initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements, validate ideas, and deepen understanding of pharmacy economics.
• Lead profitability analyses and scenario modeling, translating results into actionable insights that clearly address business needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, analytics, or product development, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills, including experience using data and analytics to uncover root causes and inform decision-making.
• Ability to independently determine where to pull critical information, analyze data, and make recommendations.
• Skilled in identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term goals and short-term execution.
• Ability to independently anticipate and recommend next steps.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., SQL) and programming languages (e.g., Python) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years working in large data sets (e.g., millions of records) strongly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and familiarity with pharmacy and/or healthcare industry economics.
• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, MIS, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.