VP, Pharmacy Transformation

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

CVS Health is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to serve as VP, Pharmacy Transformation within the Retail Pharmacy portfolio. This role is responsible for leading efforts on researching and identifying potential opportunities for new growth, building the business case for implementation and change, and influence strategic decisions with a bias towards execution. The role is responsible for leading teams and joining forces with key partners to identify and scrutinize new products & programs that address patient needs in the market.

his leader will be focused on incubating new growth opportunities over a long term horizon, balancing innovation with operational feasibility and patient-centricity to deliver first to market,  long-term value., the role is also be responsible for building future talent within the Rx Growth organization and leading with curiosity, strategic discipline, agility and growth mindset.

You will make an impact by:
• Define and drive the vision for new pharmacy growth opportunities within the Retail Pharmacy portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a  strategic roadmap focused on innovation, operational feasibility, and patient-centric solutions.
• Research and analyze market trends, patient needs, and competitive landscape to identify new products and programs.
• Build robust business cases for new initiatives, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and implementation planning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, technology, and clinical teams to align on growth priorities.
• Influence senior leadership decisions through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
• Lead the incubation of new growth initiatives from concept to pilot, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
• Balance innovation with scalability and compliance to deliver first-to-market solutions.
• Drive margin-enhancing initiatives across the script growth portfolio.
• Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to maximize impact and long-term value.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team within the Rx Growth organization.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, agility, and growth mindset to prepare future leaders.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational standards in all new initiatives.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with new growth strategies.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
• Champion patient-centric innovation that addresses evolving customer needs.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, retail, or consumer innovation
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex portfolios
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and executional discipline
• Deep understanding of patient behavior, pharmacy operations, and clinical adherence dynamics
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills and ability to influence strategy in a large and complex organization
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in an executive role
• Extensive change management experience and ability to lead through change
• Proven experience developing and executing strategies in a matrix operating model
• Experience in margin optimization, consumer experience design, or pharmacy innovation preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, Pharm

D, etc.) preferred.
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