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Pharmacy Proposal Development Specialist

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Apr 15, 2025
Summary Engage actively in the high-volume sales and retention efforts for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services tailored for self-funded clients. Play a pivotal role in driving new business opportunities while nurturing existing client relationships. Collaborate seamlessly across diverse functional areas-including underwriting, marketing, clinical, contracting, and operations-to deliver a competitive and comprehensive bid package with data analysis, pharmacy marketing collateral and a persuasive pharmacy business proposal for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and pharmacy quotes. Keep pharmacy proposal content current and persuasive across multiple databases to support robust sales activities. Serve as an essential liaison between Sales and Implementation, ensuring a seamless transition of PBM services that delights our clients.

*Hybrid or remote opportunity. Description

Location:This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment, this position also can be hybrid or remote. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need to work overtime. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.

What You Will Do:

  • Assists with all activities of proposal development.

  • Responsible for understanding, and verbally articulating detailed analysis of RFPS, RFIS, RFQS, as well as other documents.

  • Assists management by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SME), and other staff to create a high quality, winning proposal.

  • Coordinates overall proposal process to include intake of customer requests, creating documentation to accompany delegation of required activities to complete proposals, creating and maintaining timeline of activities and packaging the final product for return to customer.

  • May assist with sales support activities such as preparing/giving presentations to prospective customers, etc.

  • Assists in implementation activities for new groups once they are won and contributes to selected activities that enhance group retention.

  • Develops/maintains proposal schedule may plan or outline baselines, and storyboards. Develops process/work flows to add value to the marketing statement.

  • Assists with the development and compilation of historical corporate data to provide easy access to resources for proposal library and database of information for other proposals as appropriate.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need The Following:

  • Required Education: Bachelor's

  • Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

  • Required Work Experience: 3 years-progressively responsible development experience to include the analysis, or administration of business proposals and writing of business proposals.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong leadership skills. Ability to flow group strategies and goals from concepts to actionable business plans.

  • Ability to take ownership for coordinating the complete end-to-end sales process.

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

  • Preferred Work Experience: Pharmacy benefit management or health insurance industry experience.
  • A background in health plan or PBM sales content, particularly in proposal writing, is highly desirable.

Our comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

  • Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

  • 401K retirement savings plan with company match

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

  • Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount

  • Tuition assistance

  • Service recognition

  • Employee Assistance

  • Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do For You: (Standard, unless otherwise directed)

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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