Overview
This role supports Financial Analysis and Underwriting within the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) pricing team. Responsibilities focus on key pricing activities to retain and grow pharmacy lives, and on supporting leadership in driving value through network and formulary pricing strategies across multiple levels.
The position manages complex PBM pricing strategies and pricing deployment to meet enterprise business needs for PBM and Aetna (as the client), and provides advisory support to the Aetna Underwriting team for downstream customer pricing. Reporting is to the Sr. Manager of PBM Underwriting.
Responsibilities
- Assess risk and develop recommendations to maximize client value while prioritizing margin first in the PBM and second in the Enterprise
- Develop pricing recommendations for multiple lines of business using in-depth competitive analysis
- Assist Aetna Underwriting leadership by providing segment-specific data to support downstream pricing
- Complete tasks in the Caremark Underwriting models
- Modify Fee Authorization Forms (FAFs) appropriately
- Perform ad-hoc analysis to support internal and client requests
- Develop and maintain relationships with Sales and Account Management
- Partner with Caremark and Aetna Finance stakeholders to support margin budget development and validation
- Create and update multiple complex Pricing Commitment Documents to reflect Caremark pricing and contract terms for each business segment
- Advise Caremark Legal as the Underwriting subject matter expert during contract negotiations
- Provide ad hoc analysis and advise on implementation scenarios related to regulatory changes
- Work with internal partners to understand downstream implications of proposed pricing strategy and support seamless, accurate, and on-time implementation
- Analyze and recommend solutions when not all information is available; self-direct to find solutions with minimal guidance
- Acquire and maintain leading-edge knowledge of PBM plan management strategies and solutions
- Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing tight deadlines
Required Qualifications
- 3 years in a health plan actuarial role, PBM financial analysis or underwriting role, or comparable industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior PBM/Health Plan or PBM/Employer experience
- Actuarial experience and Actuarial certifications a plus
- Strong technical skills, particularly in Excel
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, finance, statistics, actuarial science, or other risk management or data-related fields, or equivalent experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $46,988.00 - $122,400.00
- This range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for positions in the job grade.
- Actual base salary offer depends on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.
- This position is eligible for a bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range.
Benefits (based on eligibility): medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings options; wellness programs; and other resources.
Location
No location was specified in the job posting.
Work Details
- Anticipated weekly hours: 40
- Time type: Full time
Application Information
- Application window closing date: 10/30/2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.