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Lead Actuary – Pharmacy Pricing - REMOTE

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Math, Actuarial Science, Economics or Finance or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience
  • 8 years of actuarial work experience to include 6 years in a healthcare organization or PBM
  • Actuarial designation (ASA or FSA)
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on pharmacy pricing and rebate guarantees
  • Lead the development, review, and delivery of complex pricing analyses, projections, and actuarial models
  • Provide strategic pricing guidance on formulary methodology and rebate structures
  • Mentor and support Analysts and junior Actuaries through technical guidance and ongoing feedback

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Prioritization
  • Accountability
  • Mentorship

About the company

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Prime Therapeutics

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)

Everything we do is connected to helping people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. It’s meaningful work and we’ve been doing it for over 24 years. In the pharmacy benefit management (PBM)industry, we’re different. We’re owned by 18 not-for-profit Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans. This allows us to control costs and empower our employees to put members first. It’s a successful combination. We have the lowest pharmacy trend in the industry and serve 28+ million members throughout the US. In addition to core PBM services, we work closely with our clients to implement the right benefit design, clinical and specialty programs, formulary and networks. A few key products: • NetResults™ • Specialty Drug Management • Best in Care™ • GuidedHealth® • Advanced Fraud, Waste and Abuse: Member and Prescriber Investigations • Prime Analytics™ • CareCentered Contracting™Controlled Substance Management Program Join us! Prime is always looking for smart, purposeful people to join our team. We’re growing fast which means there are plenty of opportunities to advance and grow in your career. At the same time, Prime supports flexibility and offers generous PTO so you can enjoy an enviable work/life balance. We’re a privately held company -big enough to make a difference and small enough for you to have an impact. Prime’s recruiting team will only contact you via phone call or through a corporate email address. Do not respond to suspicious emails or social media messages. If you have questions or are skeptical about any follow-up communications, please contact Human Resources at 1.866.469.1257 or email Careers@primetherapeutics.com.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryPharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

At Prime Therapeutics (Prime), we are a different kind of PBM, with a purpose beyond profits and a unique ability to connect care for those we serve. Looking for a purpose-driven career? Come build the future of pharmacy with us.

Job Posting Title

Lead Actuary – Pharmacy Pricing - REMOTE

Job Description

The Lead Actuary – Pharmacy Pricing leads complex pharmacy pricing and rebate guarantee analyses for Prime’s existing and prospective clients. This role partners closely with senior leaders to deliver client-specific pricing recommendations, navigate market-driven uncertainty, and translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights. The position leads high-visibility initiatives and mentors actuarial team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on pharmacy pricing and rebate guarantees, partnering with Underwriting, Clinical, Trade, Legal, Sales, and senior leadership
  • Lead the development, review, and delivery of complex pricing analyses, projections, and actuarial models
  • Own and execute ad hoc pharmacy data analyses to evaluate rebate performance, market events, and actual-to-expected results
  • Provide strategic pricing guidance on formulary methodology and rebate structures using market research and financial modeling
  • Present analyses and recommendations to senior stakeholders and clients; respond to detailed, challenging questions with confidence
  • Lead high-impact, cross-functional workstreams that require strong judgment, prioritization, and accountability
  • Mentor and support Analysts and junior Actuaries through technical guidance and ongoing feedback
  • Monitor health policy, regulatory, and market developments and assess implications for pricing strategy
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and actuarial standards
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Math, Actuarial Science, Economics or Finance or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required
  • 8 years of actuarial work experience to include 6 years in a healthcare organization or PBM
  • Actuarial designation (ASA or FSA)
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Additional Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of SAS, SQL, VBA, or similar tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through ambiguity
  • Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and deliver under tight timelines
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective client-facing and executive presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience pricing Commercial, Medicare, and/or Medicaid pharmacy benefits
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex pricing or rebate-related initiatives
  • Prior client-facing experience supporting executive-level discussions

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures

Every employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. In addition, Prime retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job.

Potential pay for this position ranges from $124,000.00 - $211,000.00 based on experience and skills.

To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail (https://www.primetherapeutics.com/benefits).

Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

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