Lead Director, Trade Relations

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.

• Oversee, negotiate, and execute contracts and amendments for Wholesalers, 3PL, and Freight Forwarders to support new services and product launches
• Establish and manage Wholesaler SLAs, scorecards, business reviews, and regular status calls to drive performance and accountability
• Leverage account management and vendor negotiations to optimize distribution costs
• Serve as additional escalation point for Cordavis product availability issues at Wholesalers and vendor partners, resolving issues related to finance, returns, service levels, and purchase orders in collaboration with Sr. Project Manager
• Drive continuous improvement in contracting processes, including managing Requests for Quotes/Proposals and identifying opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation
• Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance the US Distribution of Cordavis products distribution objectives

• 10+ years total related work experience
• 8 years’ experience in the specialty pharmacy, healthcare, distribution or pharmaceutical industry required
• Successful experience in business development and contracting, experience effectively presenting in front of large, executive level customer audiences required
• Ability to travel, up to 20% of the time, as needed, per business needs
• Ability to work in a high-paced and changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building and cross-functional team management

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• No-cost programs for all colleagues
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedules
• Family leave
• Dependent care resources
• Colleague assistance programs
• Tuition assistance
• Retiree medical access

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace