Lead Director - Architecture - AI, Pharmacy Services at CVS Health

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

CVS Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Pharmacy ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of technology delivery experience in designing, developing, and deploying production-ready systems
  • 5+ years of experience working on Azure or GCP Cloud Applications/services
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience in designing and building software applications with expertise in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Python, FastAPI, Go
  • Expertise in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)

Responsibilities

  • Strategic thinking – identify a vision along with plans to meet end goals, evaluating situations, decisions, and issues in the short, medium, and long term
  • Analytical thinking – simplify complex problems, processes, or projects into component parts and evaluate them systematically
  • Collaborate with various areas of the organization including business partners, product owners, architecture, security mavens, and IT engineering teams to understand business requirements and design specifications
  • Collaborate with program delivery and engineering partners to define, refine, and implement infrastructure and systems to provide secure and stable environments for co-developments, testing, and training needs of clients
  • Provide technical guidance and support during Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including Best and Final Offers (BAFO), Right to Negotiate (RTN), Performance Guarantee (PG) Reviews, and Contract Reviews; coordinate with security, client services, and other enterprise teams as required
  • Develop and maintain technical diagrams and documentation that reflect the full scope of the PBM Network, ensuring they are updated to align with advancements in technology
  • Create multiple versions of diagrams tailored to different audiences, including existing clients with NDAs, prospective clients, and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure accurate and timely information is provided to clients, enhancing tech-forward approach and supporting client engagement strategy
  • Conduct research on emerging technologies, design principles, and development frameworks to ensure software solutions remain current, fresh, and future-proof
  • Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities
  • Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code using best practices and design patterns
  • Design and implement complex software solutions for APIs, microservices, CI/CD, and real-time streaming pipelines on cloud platforms (Azure or GCP)

Skills

Architecture
AI
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Thinking
IT Infrastructure
Scalable Solutions
Collaboration

CVS Health

Comprehensive pharmacy and healthcare services

About CVS Health

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their offerings include prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and beauty items, as well as pharmacy benefits management and specialty pharmacy services. CVS Health's integrated business model allows them to serve individual consumers, businesses, and communities effectively, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines pharmacy services with medical care, making it easier for patients to access quality healthcare. The company's goal is to enhance access to healthcare and support individuals in achieving better health.

Woonsocket, Rhode IslandHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Risks

Legal challenges related to opioid prescriptions could harm CVS's reputation and finances.
The DOJ's intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit may increase legal costs for CVS.
The Horizon Organic Milk recall exposes potential vulnerabilities in CVS's supply chain.

Differentiation

CVS Health operates over 9,600 retail pharmacies and 1,100 walk-in clinics nationwide.
The company integrates pharmacy benefits management with specialty pharmacy services for comprehensive care.
CVS Health offers tailored medication plans through personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics.

Upsides

Expansion of telehealth services allows CVS to reach more patients remotely.
Increased consumer interest in wellness boosts demand for CVS's health-related products.
The trend towards value-based care aligns with CVS's integrated healthcare approach.

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