Manager Retail M&A Integration

Job Summary

Responsible for creating, implementing and managing customized integration plans, using integration expertise and deal-specific intelligence, to support all file buy, Health System Pharmacy (HSRx) and/or retail operate transactions. Provides integration expertise and manages integration efforts to support large and complex Corporate acquisitions having a pharmacy component. Identifies and implements cross-functional patient & prescription retention initiatives to increase the value of the Company's acquisitions. Manages internal team, cross-functional departments and local Operations, as well as external data and print vendors, to effectively integrate all acquisitions in a manner that allows the Company to meet/exceed expected returns.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages all retail, HSRx and file buy integration, retention, legal and budget/performance requirements from inception to completion and for 60-days post implementation, including monitoring and identifying key tasks and issues and being responsible for resolution.
• Participates in the due diligence process representing Integration requirements for all Retail and HSRx Operate transactions and significant File Buy transactions, works closely with Due Diligence team throughout the evaluation process, and utilizes the Due Diligence findings to create a customized integration plan that optimizes value by addressing all significant opportunities identified through the due diligence process.
• Develops and implements solutions for handling of non-standard business and other unique challenges to ensure that the Company's value is maximized.
• Leads a cross-functional team to support the retail, HSRx or file buy acquisition and ensures requirements are completed on time and within budget by all teams; uses in-depth knowledge of areas including but not limited to Store IT hardware and applications, telephony, licensing, provider enrollment (Medicare/Medicaid billing requirements), managed care sales, HR, operations, small business accounts, HIPAA/Compliance/Government regulations, inventory, etc. to effectively bring the appropriate internal and external resources together as part of this team.
• Identifies, develops and implements new retention programs to help drive value, and creates customized integration plans that are supported by the due diligence findings and operational complexities of each specific transaction.
• Serves as the consultative subject-matter expert offering direct solutions to team members for their area. Serves as the primary contact providing supervision, decision-making, and direction for all members assigned to the acquisition transition.
• Serves as primary liaison between the Seller, Retail Acquisitions Deal Team, File Operations, all Corporate functional teams, Landlords (as necessary) and all 3rd party vendors to ensure that key information is shared as required and all teams work cooperatively to support an effective integration.
• Owns the relationship with all external companies that support the Company's integration efforts, such as the data converter and creative vendor. Works to optimize and control their process in the most cost efficient manner possible.
• Maintains a current knowledge of all operating divisions of Company in order to incorporate pertinent information into the management of these acquisitions and to assist in the impact assessment of current industry events.

About Walgreens and WBA

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".