Staff Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President, CarelonRX

Anticipated End Date:

2025-05-18

Position Title:

Staff Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President, CarelonRX

Job Description:

CarelonRx A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, CarelonRx (formerly IngenioRx) leverages the power of new technologies and a strong, clinical-first lens, to deliver member-centered, lasting pharmacy care.

Staff Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President, CarelonRX

Location

Successful candidate must reside within 50-miles of an Elevance office, and able to work a hybrid in-office schedule (3 days/week).

Summary

The Staff Vice President & Chief of Staff to the President of Carelon Rx will act as a strategic partner and advisor, overseeing high-level initiatives, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and driving forward the President’s vision for the organization. This position is responsible for enabling effective executive decision-making, providing strategic thought leadership, coordinating major programs, and integrating processes that align with the organization’s mission, financial planning, and long-term growth objectives. The incumbent will ensure that strategic imperatives and special projects are executed efficiently and effectively while fostering innovation, alignment, and collaboration across Carelon Rx.

Position Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Advisory

  • Serves as a trusted advisor to the President, providing insight, recommendations, and guidance on complex strategic issues.

  • Directs, monitors, and contributes to special and strategic projects to ensure alignment with corporate goals.

  • Supports, assists, coordinates, and collaborates with leadership on critical initiatives and business transformation projects.

  • Organizes, problem-solves, identifies risks, and escalates issues to integrate initiatives, solutions, and actions across functional areas.

• Executive Liaison & Implementation

  • Acts as an executive liaison to resolve high-impact challenges and ensures successful implementation of company initiatives.

  • Collaborates with senior leaders to develop and refine long-range business strategies, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives.

  • Leads comprehensive strategic and annual planning processes, integrating them with enterprise-wide financial planning.

• Governance & Organizational Effectiveness

  • Designs and executes governance frameworks and processes that enable clear accountability, decision-making, and communication.

  • Develops executive presentations and organizational communications, ensuring consistent messaging across business units.

  • Establishes and leads effective governance committees or task forces in order to drive accountability and measurable outcomes.

• Research & Analysis

  • Leverages data analytics and insights to identify emerging trends and evaluate strategic opportunities or potential risks.

• Team Management & Talent Development

  • Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports, building a high-performing, collaborative team.

  • Provides mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience, ideally with exposure to strategic planning, operations management, and cross-functional leadership in complex organizations.

• Any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background will be considered.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Proven ability to shape and drive business strategy, identifying growth opportunities, operational efficiencies, and competitive differentiators.

  • Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable plans.

  • Demonstrated success orchestrating cross-functional teams and managing complex, enterprise-wide initiatives from conception to completion.

  • Deep knowledge of project methodologies, stakeholder alignment, change management principles, and communication strategies.

• Pharmacy Knowledge

  • Comprehensive understanding of the pharmacy benefits management industry or broader pharmaceutical sector, including trends, regulations, and best practices.

  • Familiarity with pharmacy operations, formulary management, clinical programs, and other PBM-related processes is highly desirable.

• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

  • Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with an ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus at the executive level.

  • Strong relationship-building capabilities, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and trust among leaders and teams.

  • A keen sense of diplomacy and discretion, with the proven ability to handle highly confidential information.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities

  • Strong analytical mindset with the capacity to interpret complex data sets, identify insights, and drive business decisions.

  • Sound judgment, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills to resolve barriers and maintain momentum for key initiatives.

  • Former consulting experience with evidence of leading strategic, large-scale projects.

  • Pharmacy or PBM background highly desirable, with demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy operations, industry regulations, and market dynamics.

  • Proven ability to integrate financial analysis with strategic business planning, ensuring that operational initiatives deliver measurable financial outcomes.

  • MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline strongly preferred.

Corporate Title: Staff VP Strategy and Planning

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $191,840 to $345,312

Locations:  California; Colorado; District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Hawaii; Jersey City, NJ; Maryland, 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.

Job Level:

Staff/Regional VP

Workshift:

Job Family:

BUS > Strategy, Planning & Execution

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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 and Influenza. 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.