Senior Manager, Aetna Commercial Pharmacy Product

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary As a Senior Manager of Product, you'll be at the forefront of innovation for Aetna Commercial Pharmacy Health Plans, partnering closely with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Product. You'll lead the charge in launching transformative programs like TrueCost and CVS Weight Management, while driving initiatives that elevate the member experience-from cutting-edge digital enhancements to strategic vendor collaborations that make care more affordable. We're looking for a bold thinker with a passion for learning, a sharp eye for detail, and a strong sense of discipline and structure. Key Responsibilities • Support the rollout of new products and programs (e.g., TrueCost, CVS Weight Management) in collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Lead initiatives to improve member experience, including digital enhancements and partnerships with vendors to drive affordability. • Evaluate and lead new programs from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. • Develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap to drive pharmacy growth, integrated value, and improved member experience. • Monitor external market trends and commercial solutions to inform strategy and product ecosystem development. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Integrated Business Unit, Caremark partners) on product pipeline and deployment activities. • Provide oversight of product development and performance processes, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement. • Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and status updates to senior leadership. • Facilitate team meetings and working groups as needed to drive strategic initiatives forward. • Engage in continuous improvement activities, including process and operational enhancements. Additional Qualifications & Attributes • Demonstrated self-starter, highly productive in a dynamic, cross-functional, collaborative, high-performance environment. • Adept at execution and delivery, with strong planning, implementation, and support skills. • Proven ability to effectively manage multiple high-priority programs and projects simultaneously, with impeccable attention to detail and organization. • Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Growth mindset: agile, committed to developing yourself and others. • Approaches challenges with a sense of urgency and thrives under pressure. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in healthcare, health insurance, PBM, or retail pharmacy industry, with a focus on product management or strategic initiatives. • Proven leadership experience setting strategic direction and influencing change with measurable positive outcomes. • Strong project management skills and ability to work in a dynamic, complex, and agile environment. • Excellent business acumen and communication skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences. • Demonstrated ability to advise, coach, and build relationships across teams. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working directly with senior executives, and cross functional teams • Healthcare or insurance related experience • Operational experience Education • Bachelor's degree preferred or a combination of professional work experience and education. Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $67,900.00 - $199,144.00 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 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/25/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Apply tot his job