Strategic Account Executive (SAE)

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The Strategic Account Executive (SAE) is responsible for the overall account strategy, renewal outcomes, and executive relationships for a defined portfolio of large, complex employer pharmacy benefit manager clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Strategy & Executive Relationships
• Own the multi-year account strategy for assigned clients.
• Serve as the primary executive-level contact for client leadership.
• Help clients understand options, tradeoffs, and implications of complex pharmacy benefit decisions.

• Renewals, Retention & Growth
• Lead renewal strategy and negotiations, in partnership with underwriting, legal and finance.
• Develop and present clear recommendations on pricing, guarantees, and solution design.
• Identify growth opportunities through disciplined financial and strategic evaluation aligned to client goals.
• Leverage analytics platforms and AI-enabled tools to monitor performance and identify risks or opportunities.

• Financial Leadership
• Maintain working knowledge of account economics, including drug trend, pricing, rebates, and guarantees.
• Interpret financial analyses and explain results clearly to client and internal leaders.
• Balance client value with long-term business sustainability.

• Consultant & Market Engagement
• Manage relationships with consultants influencing assigned accounts.
• Represent the organization clearly and professionally in competitive situations.
• Bring relevant market and regulatory considerations into client discussions.

• Internal Coordination
• Provide clear direction to internal partners, including Account Executives and functional teams.
• Escalate risks, resourcing needs, or execution issues through established leadership channels.

Measures of Success

• Strong client retention with appropriate margins.
• Clear, timely, and defensible renewal strategies.
• Credible relationships with client and consultant executives.
• Effective anticipation and management of financial or strategic risk.
• High-quality decision-making that improves long-term client and portfolio outcomes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Has 7+ years of healthcare or managed care experience, with exposure to Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare accounts.
• Has led complex renewals and pricing discussions.
• Is comfortable translating financial information into clear recommendations.
• Can engage confidently with senior client and consultant stakeholders.
• Exercises sound judgment under pressure and ambiguity.
• Understands both the economic and operational realities of pharmacy benefit management delivery.
• Strong digital and AI fluency, with the ability to apply advanced tools to complex judgment and client decision making.

Location & Travel

• U.S.-based role with remote or CVS Health corporate location flexibility.
• Up to 40% travel, including overnight and short-notice travel as business needs require.

Pay Range

$67,900.00 - $182,549.00

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.