Executive Director, Pharmacy Transformation

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
CVS Health is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to serve as Executive Director, Pharmacy Transformation within the Retail Pharmacy portfolio. This role is responsible for directly leading and driving efforts on researching and identifying potential opportunities for new growth, building the business case for implementation and change, and influence strategic decisions with a bias towards execution.
The role is responsible for leading teams and joining forces with key partners to identify and scrutinize new products & programs that address patient needs in the market. This leader will be focused on incubating new growth opportunities over a long-term horizon, balancing innovation with operational feasibility and patient-centricity to deliver first to market, long-term value. The role will also be responsible for building future talent within the Rx Growth organization and leading with curiosity, strategic discipline, agility and growth mindset.
The leader will be responsible for a team of 7+ people. They must have strong project management and governance skillsets and be able to effectively lead multiple workstreams at the same time. They must also be comfortable working in vague, white space, and undefined scopes and be able to work with agility while applying structure. They must also be resilient and be comfortable with change. The leader must be able to set clear milestones and action plans and know how to drive their team accordingly.
Key Responsibilities

Create, lead, and influence the vision for new pharmacy transformation opportunities within the Retail Pharmacy portfolio.
Architect a strategic roadmap focused on innovation, operational feasibility, and patient-centric solutions.
Lead a team that is researching and analyze market trends, patient needs, and competitive landscape to identify new products and programs.
Strategically outline the business cases for new initiatives, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and implementation planning.
Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, technology, and clinical teams to align on growth priorities.
Influence senior leadership decisions through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
Owner of the incubation of new growth initiatives from concept to pilot, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
Balance innovation with scalability and compliance to deliver first-to-market solutions.
Build and mentor a high-performing team within the Rx Growth organization.
Foster a culture of curiosity, agility, and growth mindset to prepare future leaders.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational standards in all new initiatives.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with new growth strategies.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
Champion patient-centric innovation that addresses evolving customer needs.
Required Qualifications

15+ years of Retail Pharmacy or relevant work experience
Leading multidisciplinary teams, developing talent, and driving performance in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments
Strong strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and executional discipline
Deep understanding of patient behavior, pharmacy operations, and clinical adherence dynamics
Business case development, financial modeling, market sizing, and ROI analysis
Experience incubating new products/services, designing pilots, and applying human‑centered design principles
Enterprise program governance, multi‑workstream management, risk assessment, and structured execution frameworks
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills and ability to influence strategy in a large and complex organization
Ability to interpret complex datasets, use insights for strategic decisions, and partner with analytics teams
Familiarity with digital health capabilities, emerging technologies, and build/buy/partner evaluation
Demonstrated experience delivering results as a leader and individual contributor
Extensive change management experience and ability to lead through change
Proven experience developing and executing strategies in a matrix operating model
Hybrid Model - in office Tue-Thurs - Woonsocket, RI
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in health care (pharmacy and outside of pharmacy) or in private equity, venture capital, and consulting with focuses on emerging technologies and health care are strongly preferred
Experience in margin optimization, consumer experience design, or pharmacy innovation preferred
Education

Bachelor's Degree
Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, etc.) preferred.
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is
$131,500.00 - $303,195.00
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.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great Benefits For Great People
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/17/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.