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Lead Director, Strategy & Product Management Aetna Pharmacy Commercial


Company : CVS Health


Location : Phoenix, AZ


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Weu2019re building a world of health around every individual u2014 shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Healthu00ae, youu2019ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger u2013 helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary As a strategic force within the Aetna Pharmacy Commercial team, you will architect the vision for our commercial pharmacy ecosystem. Youu2019ll lead the creation of a bold multiyear strategy, accelerate the evolution of our product portfolio, and champion innovation. In this role, you will influence critical go to market decisions, elevate the member journey, and serve as a trusted expert guiding the Commercial & Specialty Markets organization through a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Your leadership will extend across the enterprise u2014 forging partnerships with Aetna Commercial Product, Caremark, and CVS Health teams to unlock cross functional enterprise value, create integrated health solutions, and position our organization at the forefront of the pharmacy and healthcare experience. If you thrive in a space where strategy, innovation, and impact collide, this role places you at the helm of transforming how pharmacy care is designed, delivered, and experienced. Youu2019re equally at ease crafting executive ready presentations as you are rolling up your sleeves to help a colleague think through a business case. Turning bold, messy ideas into clear, actionable solutions is simply part of your toolkit. Big expectations? Sure. But youu2019re more than ready to rise to them. _The position may be remote or hybrid anywhere in the US depending on candidate location and commute to a hub location_ _The day to day_ Youu2019re here to shape whatu2019s next u2013 differentiated strategies and smarter solutions u2022 Powering product performance, shaping go to market plans, and serving as the go to expert for pricing innovation. u2022 Chart the long-term vision for the emerging weight loss category u2022 Champion digital pharmacy advancements, and elevate the member experience with modern, intuitive solutions. u2022 Break new ground on affordability strategies that set Aetna apart in the marketplace _The team_ Youu2019ll step into a high impact role leading a small, agile team with the opportunity to shape its future. As the organization grows, youu2019ll play a central role in building out the teamu2014setting the vision, defining the talent strategy, and cultivating a culture that accelerates performance and innovation. This is your chance to lead, expand, and elevate a team poised for outsized influence within the enterprise. Required Qualifications 10+ years healthcare / health insurance industry experience related to high level projects and initiatives preferably in product, pharmacy, operations and/or related field. Multiple years proven leadership experience setting strategic direction and influencing change that resulted unquantifiable positive outcomes. Work well in a dynamic, complex, customer and team-focused environment with minimal oversite and agile mindset Excellent business acumen skills, able to present to C-Suite / Executives. Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience advising, coaching, influencing, and building relationships Supervisory experience leading a team Project management experience. Demonstrated negotiation skills. Education Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification. 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 companyu2019s equity award program. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This fullu2011time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial wellu2011being 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. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments (. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/01/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran u2014 committed to diversity in the workplace.