John Watson

John Watson is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in pharmacy strategy and growth. Currently serving as Chief Growth Officer at Elevance Health since May 2024, Watson's previous role as Chief Growth Officer at HealthStrategy, LLC spanned 2023. Between 2011 and 2023, significant contributions were made to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas as Vice President of Pharmacy Strategy and Growth, Pharmacy Sales Vice President, and Vice President of Employer Group Sales at Prime Therapeutics. Watson's earlier career includes a role as Divisional Vice President of Pharmacy and Director of Pharmacy/Product Development Pharmacist, focusing on sales and account management. Prior to that, Watson worked as Lead Pharmacy Practice Consultant at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Watson holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from The University of Texas at Austin's College of Pharmacy and completed Pre-Pharmacy Studies at Baylor University.