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Position Summary

As Associate Counsel – Pharmacy Legal, you will provide legal advice and counsel to internal business partners with respect to various pharmacy, healthcare and operations initiatives.  You will support in identifying business and legal risks and propose solutions which balance legal issues and business objectives.  You will support the legal and regulatory review of various pharmacy and healthcare offerings, and assist in researching applicable pharmacy laws and regulations. You will also manage legal aspects of regulatory inquiries,  investigations, and enforcement actions.  Your support will involve significant collaboration with colleagues across the Legal Department, including Board of Pharmacy, Licensing, Privacy, Medicare, and Medicaid SMEs, as well as with external counsel.    

In order to be successful in this role you must exhibit the following:

-Pharmacy and healthcare experience, including knowledge of and experience in regulatory laws.

-Experience advising on pharmacy, healthcare issues.

-Strong research skills, with the ability to analyze complex laws and regulations.

-Demonstrated business judgment and acumen required.

-Superior oral and written communication skills required.

-High level of interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple client areas required.

-Superior problem-solving skills required.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience with a law firm, healthcare or retail company.

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited institution required; Bar admission in good standing.

• 2+ years of healthcare experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

• Experience with Boards of Pharmacy.

• Experience with regulatory matters or enforcement defense.

Education
Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited institution (Required)

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$118,450.00 - $260,590.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. 
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/28/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.