Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alera Group is a rapidly growing brokerage firm specializing in Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. They are seeking a Pharmacy RFP Consultant responsible for managing 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
- 3+ years of experience in pharmacy benefits, PBM consulting, and RFP project coordination
- Familiarity with PBM pricing models, rebate structures, and performance guarantees
- People leader skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- PMP Certification is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Health Administration, or a related field preferred
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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