Senior Vice President - Pharmacy
Hi, we’re Gravie. Our mission is to improve the way people purchase and access healthcare through innovative, consumer-centric health benefit solutions that people can actually use. Our industry-changing products and services are developed and delivered by a diverse group of unique people. We encourage you to be your authentic self - we like you that way.
A Little More About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Pharmacy to be a key executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s pharmacy strategy across all lines of business. This role oversees pharmacy operations, formulary management, clinical pharmacy programs, vendor and PBM partnerships, cost management, compliance, and innovation in pharmacy services. The SVP will ensure pharmacy strategy is integrated with broader health plan goals to improve member health outcomes, deliver affordability, and drive sustainable growth.
You will:
● Develop and execute a comprehensive pharmacy strategy aligned with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics.
● Partner with executive leadership on long-term strategies for affordability, risk management, and competitive differentiation in pharmacy benefit design.
● Serve as a thought leader on emerging trends in pharmacy (e.g., biosimilars, gene therapies, specialty drug management, value-based contracting).
● Oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations, including formulary development, utilization management, and clinical pharmacy programs.
● Lead relationships with PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and other strategic vendors, ensuring strong performance, compliance, and financial accountability.
Ensure pharmacy programs are member-centered, clinically sound, cost-effective, and operationally efficient.
● Drive strategies to manage drug trends and medical/pharmacy integration, balancing affordability with access and quality of care.
● Partner with Actuarial, Finance, and Product teams to forecast pharmacy spend and inform pricing, product design, and value-based initiatives.
● Oversee development of innovative contracting models with pharmaceutical manufacturers, including outcomes-based agreements.
● Maintain oversight of pharmacy reporting, audits, and risk management processes.
● Build and lead a high-performing pharmacy team across clinical, operational, and strategic functions.
● Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
You bring:
● 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy benefit management, health plan pharmacy operations, or related healthcare environment.
● Deep knowledge of PBM relationships, formulary management, specialty pharmacy, and medical-pharmacy integration.
● Proven ability to design and execute strategies that deliver both clinical and financial outcomes.
● Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence boards, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
● Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams.
● Advanced degree in Pharmacy (PharmD or equivalent); active pharmacist license strongly preferred.
Extra credit:
● Previous experience at a high growth company
Gravie:
In order to transform health insurance and build a health plan everyone can love, we need talented people doing amazing work. In exchange, we offer a great overall employee experience with opportunities for career growth, meaningful mission-driven work, and an above average total rewards package.
The salary range for this position is $270,000 - $450,000 annually. Numerous factors including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. will be considered when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, this position is also eligible to participate in Gravie’s annual bonus program. Stock options may also be awarded as part of the compensation package.
Our unique benefits program is the gravy, i.e., the special sauce that sets our compensation package apart. In addition to standard health and wellness benefits, Gravie’s package includes alternative medicine coverage, flexible PTO, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, paid holidays, a 401k program, cell phone reimbursement, transportation perks, education reimbursement, and 1 week of paid paw-ternity leave.
A Little More About Us:
At Gravie, we're on a mission to reinvent health benefits for small and midsize businesses—making high-quality, affordable healthcare accessible to employers and their employees. We believe better benefits lead to better lives, and we’re building the future of health benefits to reflect just that.
We’re proud to be the only company offering both innovative level-funded health plans and a market-leading ICHRA solution, giving employers more choice and flexibility than ever before.
And guess what? Our customers love us. With member and employer satisfaction rates consistently trending above 80%, we know our health plans are working the way they should. Backed by some of the most sought-after investors in the country, we have the resources and long-term support to build something truly transformative—and we’re just getting started.
At Gravie, we do things differently. We’ll challenge you, and we’ll welcome you challenging us. Good ideas are everyone's job here. You’ll join a team that’s smart, mission-driven, and unafraid to push boundaries if it means making a bigger impact for the people we serve.
If you're energized by a high-performance, high-trust environment where your voice matters, Gravie might be just the place for you.
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Senior Vice President - Pharmacy
Hi, we’re Gravie. Our mission is to improve the way people purchase and access healthcare through innovative, consumer-centric health benefit solutions that people can actually use. Our industry-changing products and services are developed and delivered by a diverse group of unique people. We encourage you to be your authentic self - we like you that way.
A Little More About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Pharmacy to be a key executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s pharmacy strategy across all lines of business. This role oversees pharmacy operations, formulary management, clinical pharmacy programs, vendor and PBM partnerships, cost management, compliance, and innovation in pharmacy services. The SVP will ensure pharmacy strategy is integrated with broader health plan goals to improve member health outcomes, deliver affordability, and drive sustainable growth.
You will:
● Develop and execute a comprehensive pharmacy strategy aligned with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics.
● Partner with executive leadership on long-term strategies for affordability, risk management, and competitive differentiation in pharmacy benefit design.
● Serve as a thought leader on emerging trends in pharmacy (e.g., biosimilars, gene therapies, specialty drug management, value-based contracting).
● Oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations, including formulary development, utilization management, and clinical pharmacy programs.
● Lead relationships with PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and other strategic vendors, ensuring strong performance, compliance, and financial accountability.
Ensure pharmacy programs are member-centered, clinically sound, cost-effective, and operationally efficient.
● Drive strategies to manage drug trends and medical/pharmacy integration, balancing affordability with access and quality of care.
● Partner with Actuarial, Finance, and Product teams to forecast pharmacy spend and inform pricing, product design, and value-based initiatives.
● Oversee development of innovative contracting models with pharmaceutical manufacturers, including outcomes-based agreements.
● Maintain oversight of pharmacy reporting, audits, and risk management processes.
● Build and lead a high-performing pharmacy team across clinical, operational, and strategic functions.
● Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
You bring:
● 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy benefit management, health plan pharmacy operations, or related healthcare environment.
● Deep knowledge of PBM relationships, formulary management, specialty pharmacy, and medical-pharmacy integration.
● Proven ability to design and execute strategies that deliver both clinical and financial outcomes.
● Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence boards, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
● Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams.
● Advanced degree in Pharmacy (PharmD or equivalent); active pharmacist license strongly preferred.
Extra credit:
● Previous experience at a high growth company
Gravie:
In order to transform health insurance and build a health plan everyone can love, we need talented people doing amazing work. In exchange, we offer a great overall employee experience with opportunities for career growth, meaningful mission-driven work, and an above average total rewards package.
The salary range for this position is $270,000 - $450,000 annually. Numerous factors including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. will be considered when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, this position is also eligible to participate in Gravie’s annual bonus program. Stock options may also be awarded as part of the compensation package.
Our unique benefits program is the gravy, i.e., the special sauce that sets our compensation package apart. In addition to standard health and wellness benefits, Gravie’s package includes alternative medicine coverage, flexible PTO, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, paid holidays, a 401k program, cell phone reimbursement, transportation perks, education reimbursement, and 1 week of paid paw-ternity leave.
A Little More About Us:
At Gravie, we're on a mission to reinvent health benefits for small and midsize businesses—making high-quality, affordable healthcare accessible to employers and their employees. We believe better benefits lead to better lives, and we’re building the future of health benefits to reflect just that.
We’re proud to be the only company offering both innovative level-funded health plans and a market-leading ICHRA solution, giving employers more choice and flexibility than ever before.
And guess what? Our customers love us. With member and employer satisfaction rates consistently trending above 80%, we know our health plans are working the way they should. Backed by some of the most sought-after investors in the country, we have the resources and long-term support to build something truly transformative—and we’re just getting started.
At Gravie, we do things differently. We’ll challenge you, and we’ll welcome you challenging us. Good ideas are everyone's job here. You’ll join a team that’s smart, mission-driven, and unafraid to push boundaries if it means making a bigger impact for the people we serve.
If you're energized by a high-performance, high-trust environment where your voice matters, Gravie might be just the place for you.