Senior Manager, Pharmacy Program Strategy

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

The Senior Manager, Pharmacy Programs is a strategic thinker who analyzes market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to develop effective product and program strategies. They work closely with market, sales, operations, and product teams to ensure that new programs and solutions meet the needs of customers, regulatory requirements, and corporate goals. As Sr. Manager, Pharmacy Program Strategy, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategy, design, and execution for complex, multi-account pharmacy programs. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring program resources are deployed and met to achieve cost, performance, and quality objectives for Pharmacy Programs, and collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. GainwellRx is our solution and business platform to support states and Medicaid members across the country for prescription drug related business processes and member experiences. The Senior Manager, Pharmacy Programs will drive development and execution of our Pharmacy programs and services that are enabled by our technology products as part of our GainwellRx offering.

Your role in our mission

• Work across Rx COE and key pharmacy stakeholders to drive pharmacy business strategy and business development.
• Overall responsibility of Pharmacy program development, management, and delivery from inception, execution, and evolution,
• Strategizing, implementing, and maintaining Pharmacy program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
• Collecting, organizing, and understanding market and client needs to develop and evolve programs and services.
• Developing program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
• Maintaining organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.
• Coordinating related programs and projects to ensure they benefit one another and meet business goals.
• Taking a broader perspective to ensure the entire program is completed and aligned with the organization’s goals.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, Pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a pharmacy, PBM, or another related field.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy practices and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial performance.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Previous experience with product or program management.
• Previous Medicaid experience preferred.
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Regulatory compliance
• Performance monitoring and improvement
• Strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills to manage programs and develop new business
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and presentation skills for interacting with and influencing team members, clients, thought leaders, and globally recognized subject matter experts

What you should expect in this role

• Remote-based opportunity within the United States
• Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
• The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 8/30/2026

The pay range for this position is $96,500.00 - $137,900.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits , and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.