[Remote] Pharmacy RFP Consultant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alera Group, Inc. is a rapidly growing brokerage firm that specializes in Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. They are seeking a Pharmacy RFP Consultant who will manage the end-to-end RFP process for employer pharmacy benefit programs, ensuring precision and professionalism in project management and data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the entire PBM RFP process from launch through finalist selection
- Track timelines, deliverables, and communication milestones across all stakeholders
- Develop and maintain RFP project plans, including kickoff schedules, vendor response deadlines, and client review sessions
- Ensure alignment with internal standards and templates for each RFP
- Maintain RFP documentation and file organization for internal and client access
- Review and validate PBM response data, including pricing, guarantees, and program performance
- Prepare side-by-side comparison summaries (Excel-based) to evaluate vendor proposals
- Work closely with Underwriting and Clinical teams to integrate cost modeling and program assessments
- Identify inconsistencies or red flags in PBM submissions and escalate as needed
- Support creation of executive-level client summaries, highlighting key differences, savings opportunities, and recommendations
- Distribute RFP materials and manage vendor communications throughout the process
- Track vendor questions and coordinate timely, consolidated responses
- Monitor vendor response submissions for completeness and accuracy
- Support vendor scoring and documentation of qualitative and quantitative results
- Maintain a vendor tracking sheet with historical performance, pricing, and engagement notes
- Prepare and update standard RFP templates, forms, and checklists
- Maintain organized file structures for each RFP cycle (proposals, analyses, notes, and client deliverables)
- Assist in scheduling internal and external meetings, including vendor interviews and client review sessions
- Support document version control, proofreading, and formatting for client-facing reports
- Manage internal folders and ensure all RFP documentation is archived correctly for compliance and reference
- Assist consultants and account managers in preparing client-ready reports, presentations, and summaries
- Help organize client review calls—preparing meeting materials, agendas, and recap notes
- Respond to client and internal inquiries related to RFP status, timelines, and vendor data
- Support post-RFP activities such as finalist coordination and contracting handoff
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Health Administration, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in pharmacy benefits, PBM consulting, or RFP project coordination
- Familiarity with PBM pricing models, rebate structures, and performance guarantees a strong plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
- Strong proficiency in Excel; ability to interpret, validate, and summarize quantitative data
- Understands how to execute repeatable processes accurately and efficiently
- Thorough, precise, and able to identify errors or inconsistencies in data or documents
- Skilled at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a structured, prioritized way
- Comfortable handling logistics, documentation, and data management tasks with accuracy
- Clear and professional in written and verbal communication; able to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
- Excellent at balancing multiple RFPs, vendor interactions, and deadlines simultaneously
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Role-specific learning paths
- Leadership development programs
- Technical and compliance training
- Industry certifications and continuing education support
- Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
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