Health Plan PBM Contracting Survey – Pharmacy Benefit Decision-Maker Insights
Mercor • Remote, United States
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$140/hr
Listed
50d ago
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About this role
From the Mercor listing
Mercor is conducting a paid research study in collaboration with a leading AI research lab focused on improving healthcare and member experiences. We are seeking pharmacy benefit and PBM decision-makers at health plans and health insurers to take part in a short online survey about how their organisation selects, manages, and contracts with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Insights gathered will help inform the development of AI tools designed to improve how health plans manage pharmacy benefits and serve their members.
Responsibilities
Participants will be asked to:
Complete a structured ~25-minute online survey
Share perspectives on PBM selection, contracting, formulary decisions, and specialty pharmacy arrangements
Submit all responses within the given timeline
Requirements
Work for a health plan or health insurer, a provider-sponsored health plan owned by a health system, or a third-party administrator (TPA) that makes its own PBM decisions
Hold a role in your organisation's pharmacy benefit and PBM decisions — final decision-maker on PBM selection, member of the PBM selection committee, strong influencer on the decision, or day-to-day manager of the PBM relationship
Current title such as Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director, Chief Pharmacy Officer, VP or Director of Pharmacy, Chief Financial Officer or VP of Finance, VP of Procurement or Supply Chain, VP of Network or Provider Contracting, Chief Compliance Officer or VP of Regulatory Affairs, PBM contract or vendor relationship manager, Manager or Director of Clinical Pharmacy Programs, or a pharmacy operations, finance, quality, or contracting manager or director
Based in the United States
Able to independently complete a ~25-minute online survey
Please note: employees of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), benefits consultants, brokers or advisors, employers, and hospitals or health systems without their own health plan are not eligible for this study.
Engagement Details
Format: Online survey
Duration: Approximately 25 minutes
Compensation: One-time payment upon successful verification of the submission
Location: Remote (United States)
Why Participate
Contribute to research shaping the next generation of healthcare AI tools
Share your real-world expertise managing pharmacy benefits and PBM relationships
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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