Associate General Counsel Sr. - Pharmacy

Location:  This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our our PulsePoint locations.

The Associate General Counsel Sr. - Pharmacy will serve as an Associate General Counsel Sr. to CarelonRx, a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) owned by Elevance Health.  This position will be responsible for serving as a subject matter expert on pharmacy law, specifically infusion and specialty Pharmacies, strategy, licensing, compliance, innovation and regulatory matters. As such, this position requires a keen understanding of the business, legal and regulatory environment relevant to both Infusion and Specialty pharmacies.  

How you will make an impact:

• This person will serve as a key partner to our business leaders in developing adaptive and market leading strategies to support both infusion and specialty pharmacy business, and to further its growth and provide advice and recommendations on highly complex matters which have a broad organizational impact and high level of risk.

• Serves as an expert for other attorneys and legal staff as well as business clients instructing and advising on strategic, technical and tactical issues.

• Work collaboratively with other teams, including legal, compliance, regulatory affairs, in supporting the business.

• In a complex and evolving regulatory environment, provide sound, actionable legal advice on regulatory, business and operational matters impacting infusion and specialty owned pharmacies.

• Experienced and technically strong in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and related documents impacting pharmacies including Provider Agreements, 340B, Payor, procurement of goods and services, etc.

• Build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.  

• Provides concise and timely briefings to the General Counsel, senior level business and upper-level legal management.

• Works on extremely complex and multifaceted problems in which analysis of solutions and/or facts require an evaluation of intangible variables.

• Develops methods, approaches and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Manages and participates in extensive research of legal principles and precedents and consults with outside counsel on legal strategies on particular issues.

• Other legal duties and responsibilities as identified by the General Counsel.  

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a JD, current license to practice law and minimum of 15 years specific pharmacy industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure including serving as the legal lead in supporting both infusion and specialty pharmacies; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experience:

• This position is regarded as an expert in its area of expertise due to the combination of advanced legal and business knowledge. Experienced in assessing and mitigating risk on the most difficult and challenging issues and managing high-level organizational risks is highly preferred.

• Displays strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative style and the ability to coordinate and work across multiple departments to achieve the desired outcome, preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $194,040 to $332,640.

Locations: California; Colorado; District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Nevada; New York; Washington State.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.