Matt Cichowski

Chicago, IL | mrcichow@gmail.com | LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Key Skills

PBM
Pharmacy
Leadership
Financial Modeling
Underwriting
Contract Negotiations
Pricing
Network COGS
Network Strategy
Reconciliation
Talent Development
Executive Communication
Python
SAS
SQL
Tableau

Professional Experience

Pricing and Underwriting Manager, AffirmedRx Feb 2025 – Apr 2026

Managed pricing for RFP and sales processes supporting new client growth. Successfully created innovative pricing strategies that positioned AffirmedRx to win new business with market competitive pricing.

Senior Manager, Network Strategy, CVS Health Mar 2023 – Dec 2024

Led management of pharmacy network costs for CVS Caremark, aligning reimbursement rates to client commitments. Created the core model used to manage pharmacy cost of goods that CVS Caremark uses currently.

Manager, Rx Pricing & Underwriting, Walgreens Sep 2021 – Nov 2022

Led a team responsible for strategy, analytics, and financial forecasting to support retention and growth across specialty, retail, and community pharmacy channels.

Manager, Contract Development, Walgreens Dec 2017 – Sep 2021

Promoted internally from an analyst role, Led the evaluation of business deals and opportunities while managing and growing contractual relationships with payor partners.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Finance and Economics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale