Business Analyst - Preferred Drug List (PDL)

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Summary

As a Business Analyst - Preferred Drug List (PDL) at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position. Your role in our mission Play a critical part in ensuring Gainwell is meeting our clients’ objectives in pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services. Support Preferred Drug List (PDL) and supplemental rebate implementations and configurations Support PDL and supplemental rebate operations and maintenance on established accounts Work with a team of pharmacy clinicians and subject matter experts to configure PDL and rebate systems to deliver services to our state clients. Apply analytical skills to evaluate and model various rebate scenarios, providing insights for decision-making. Perform system updates related to PDL and rebate configurations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Analyze, plan, design, document or make recommendations to improve business processes to support client’s technology goals Execute testing for PDL and rebate system changes to ensure functionality and reliability. Help verify that all requirements have been met by approving and validating test results Exercise your ability to use basic analytical or relational database software — such as Excel or SQL — to quantify the anticipated impact of work What we're looking for Four or more years of experience in a relevant pharmacy business analyst or pharmacy technician role (Medicaid experience preferred) Pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Technician or within a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Knowledge of drugs and drug file structures using tools such as FDB, Medi-Span, or Micromedex Understanding of pharmacy claims (NDCs, DAW codes, GPI, etc.) and drug pricing concepts (WAC, AWP, MAC, etc.) Experience working with drug file or rebate data Knowledge of computer programming concepts including configuration, development, data conversion analysis, and batch processing Advanced proficiency in analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, and requirement-mapping tools such as ALM Professional Competencies Strong client communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable objectives Excellent analytical and business process re-engineering capabilities Executive-level communication skills with the ability to present effectively to business leaders, clients, and technical teams Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Ability to work independently with minimal supervision What you should expect in this role Remote opportunity from most US locations Possibility of up to 10% travel for client meetings/requirement review or implementations Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation The deadline to submit applications for this posting is June 26, 2026 #LI-HC1 #LI-Preferred Drug List (PDL) The pay range for this position is $55,600.00 - $79,400.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities. We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings. Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits. Apply To This Job