Senior Medical Consultant - Pharmacist Job at Mercer Consulting in minneapolis

Responsibilities: Provide project and team leadership with targeted business development Lead and contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation Support states in developing and improving Medicaid and CHIP programs, including rate support for managed care and fee-for-service Serve as an expert on Medicaid pharmacy program design, policy, and operations Assess policy, legal, and political changes for their impact on state programs Coordinate and manage project teams within budget and schedule, ensuring client communication Contribute to proposal strategy and identify opportunities for expanded work with clients Staffing/resource planning with leadership to develop team skills Stay current on market trends and regulatory environments to advise clients Deliver timely, high-quality analyses and foster stakeholder collaboration Develop tools/processes to be reused across clients Motivate and mentor team members and manage project team dynamics Provide real-time feedback to support growth and quality performance

Key requirements: Independent and unrestricted pharmacist license (RPh) 5+ years of relevant experience State-level Medicaid pharmacy management experience with regulations, waivers, and state operations Expertise in analyzing large data sets and Excel proficiency Experience designing and implementing solutions for complex pharmacy challenges Knowledge of Medicaid policies, regulations, and program operations Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to mentor early career staff and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong written and oral communication Interpersonal skills Ability to mentor and motivate teammates Medicaid policy and program operations Data analysis and Excel Policy and regulatory analysis