We are looking for a talented individual to join our Channel Strategy & Patient Support (CSPS) team! The Manager, CSPS Operations is responsible for ad-hoc projects across the portfolio and in coordination with key CSPS stakeholders and matrix colleagues. If you demonstrate a high tolerance for ambiguity, can work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and have a desire to learn different aspects of the CSPS business, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. This position has been designed to help the organization grow and expand in the patient support spaces, where our products are utilized. The goal is to provide this individual with the opportunity to design, develop, and deploy key tactics that support CSPS and will support the Senior Director, Channel Strategy & Patient Support and will have dotted-line reporting to the Director in CSPS overseeing the ad-hoc project.

Responsibilities:

Ad-hoc CSPS projects as assigned by the CSPS Leadership Team
Cross coordination within CSPS and various matrix colleagues to enhance communication and tactics
Launch support of tactics for ad-hoc initiatives
Developing and executing Leadership communications related to ad-hoc projects
Ad-hoc vendor and associated budget management

Requirements:

Bachelors degree is required
At least 3-5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
Basic knowledge of specialty and retail pharmacy operations
Basic knowledge of patient support programs, billing and medical claims process and personnel in various healthcare settings including, but not limited to, community health centers, hospitals, physician offices and infusion centers
Basic knowledge in payer markets including understanding of all major payer segments, payer operations/financial drivers and budgets, formulary access management, coverage decision processes and utilization management
Strong communication skills
Eagerness to learn and grow with a rapidly expanding and dynamic team
Strong presentation skills that drive action and strategy
Experience managing outsource/vendor relationships is required
Ensure compliance with all OAPI policies and procedures
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, and PowerPoint

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