OPT Pharmacy Analyst Jobs
Pharmacy Analyst roles on OPT typically fall under SOC code 29-2052 or 15-1211, depending on whether the work is clinical or data-focused. Most positions require a pharmacy, health informatics, or life sciences degree. STEM OPT extension eligibility is common for data-heavy roles, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’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.
CVS is looking to add a Sr Analyst, Pharmacy Underwriter. In this role, you would be responsible for supporting both new business and renewal case specific ASC (self-insured) Pharmacy Pricing, as well as developing financial offers that are both competitive and profitable. In this role, you would provide support with financial responses for Request For Proposal questionnaires.
The ideal candidate is able to anticipate customer needs and requirements as well as to facilitate and negotiate using tact and diplomacy.
They will be involved in training, projects, and mentoring others. Works primarily on complex or high visibility cases, markets or underwriting methods.
Candidates must have both underwriting and pharmacy experience
Additional Responsibilities:
- Identifies training issues and recommends a course of action.
- Leads process improvement initiatives to improve productivity, accuracy and/or customer service and influences tool development.
- Provides superior customer service.
- Mentors and trains underwriting staff.
- Ensures team members have the information to do their jobs.
- Understands, applies and explains company services, product standards, underwriting policies, strategic direction and new initiatives relative to unit's responsibilities.
- Grants underwriting exceptions and financial variances within prescribed limit.
- Manages and/or participates on assigned projects and ensures project plans and/or work tasks are in alignment with overall goals.
- Participate in broker/customer meetings.
- Utilizes knowledge of competition and competitive position to evaluate risk and maximize profitability.
- Negotiates and explains rate development and application of underwriting policy.
- Analyzes problems or issues from different points of view to find the optimal solution.
- Evaluates and manages complex and/or high visibility cases, identifies risks and recommends appropriate measures to manage risks while growing or retaining membership.
- Assists team in meeting deadlines.
- Delivers quality financial products for new and renewal business.
- Builds strong cross-functional relationships with sales force and other internal organizations.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of relevant work experience.
- 2 - 3 years of Pharmacy Underwriting experience required for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the Aetna systems supporting ASC Pharmacy pricing methodology.
- Risk Assessment/Analysis, Communication, Negotiation, Adaptability.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $112,200.00
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.
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 offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/02/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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.
CVS is looking to add a Sr Analyst, Pharmacy Underwriter. In this role, you would be responsible for supporting both new business and renewal case specific ASC (self-insured) Pharmacy Pricing, as well as developing financial offers that are both competitive and profitable. In this role, you would provide support with financial responses for Request For Proposal questionnaires.
The ideal candidate is able to anticipate customer needs and requirements as well as to facilitate and negotiate using tact and diplomacy.
They will be involved in training, projects, and mentoring others. Works primarily on complex or high visibility cases, markets or underwriting methods.
Candidates must have both underwriting and pharmacy experience
Additional Responsibilities:
- Identifies training issues and recommends a course of action.
- Leads process improvement initiatives to improve productivity, accuracy and/or customer service and influences tool development.
- Provides superior customer service.
- Mentors and trains underwriting staff.
- Ensures team members have the information to do their jobs.
- Understands, applies and explains company services, product standards, underwriting policies, strategic direction and new initiatives relative to unit's responsibilities.
- Grants underwriting exceptions and financial variances within prescribed limit.
- Manages and/or participates on assigned projects and ensures project plans and/or work tasks are in alignment with overall goals.
- Participate in broker/customer meetings.
- Utilizes knowledge of competition and competitive position to evaluate risk and maximize profitability.
- Negotiates and explains rate development and application of underwriting policy.
- Analyzes problems or issues from different points of view to find the optimal solution.
- Evaluates and manages complex and/or high visibility cases, identifies risks and recommends appropriate measures to manage risks while growing or retaining membership.
- Assists team in meeting deadlines.
- Delivers quality financial products for new and renewal business.
- Builds strong cross-functional relationships with sales force and other internal organizations.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of relevant work experience.
- 2 - 3 years of Pharmacy Underwriting experience required for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the Aetna systems supporting ASC Pharmacy pricing methodology.
- Risk Assessment/Analysis, Communication, Negotiation, Adaptability.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $112,200.00
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.
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 offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/02/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Pharmacy Analyst
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Pharmacy Analyst positions must require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field to support OPT and future H-1B visa sponsorship. Roles blending clinical data, drug utilization review, or formulary analysis typically qualify. Avoid positions where the degree requirement is vague or optional.
Identify whether your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
If your Pharmacy Analyst role is data-intensive and your degree is in health informatics, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your employer can meet the formal training plan requirements before accepting an offer.
Target employers with existing OPT or H-1B sponsorship history
Health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and large hospital networks are more likely to have immigration infrastructure in place. Employers who have sponsored pharmacists or analysts before understand the process and are less likely to withdraw support mid-authorization.
Start your job search at least 90 days before OPT begins
Pharmacy Analyst hiring cycles at healthcare organizations can run six to eight weeks from application to offer. Starting early gives you time to clear background checks, credentialing steps, and any employer-side compliance review before your OPT start date.
Be specific about your authorization timeline in outreach
When reaching out to recruiters, state your OPT end date and whether you're eligible for STEM extension. This helps employers plan their sponsorship timeline and avoids late-stage surprises. Clarity early builds trust and reduces the chance an employer walks away over timing concerns.
Highlight quantitative skills that differentiate you for sponsorship
Pharmacy Analysts who can demonstrate proficiency in SQL, claims data analysis, or EHR systems like Epic or Cerner are more competitive for roles that qualify for STEM OPT. These technical skills also make future H-1B sponsorship easier to justify to employers unfamiliar with the visa process.
Pharmacy Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Pharmacy Analyst on OPT without a pharmacy license?
Yes, in most cases. Pharmacy Analyst roles focused on data analysis, drug utilization review, formulary management, or clinical informatics do not require a pharmacist license. These positions are distinct from dispensing roles. Your eligibility depends on your degree field and whether the role constitutes a specialty occupation, not on licensure.
Does a Pharmacy Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and the specific role. If your degree is in pharmaceutical sciences, health informatics, biostatistics, or another STEM-designated field, and your Pharmacy Analyst position involves substantial data or systems work, it will likely qualify. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and provide a formal training plan. Confirm the SOC code your employer plans to use before filing.
How do I find Pharmacy Analyst jobs where the employer is open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Pharmacy Analyst roles filtered for OPT and visa sponsorship. Searching broadly on general platforms makes it hard to distinguish employers who have sponsored before from those who have not. Migrate Mate surfaces roles specifically relevant to F-1 OPT students, saving time and reducing the risk of pursuing employers who will decline at the offer stage.
What happens if my Pharmacy Analyst job ends while I'm on OPT?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new OPT-eligible position, transfer to a new visa status, or leave the United States. During that 60-day window, you cannot work. If you find a new Pharmacy Analyst role within the grace period, you can begin working immediately once the new position starts, as long as it aligns with your degree field.
Do Pharmacy Analyst employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
Large health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and health-tech companies are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than smaller outpatient clinics or independent practices. Employers who hire on OPT often plan for the eventual H-1B transition, but it is not guaranteed. Asking about sponsorship intent during the offer stage, not after starting the role, is the clearest way to manage your timeline.