Mercalis

Program Manager, Market Access

Full Time • Morrisville, NC, United States of America

76,891 - 97,362 (Yearly) Added 8 hours, 31 minutes ago

Summary

LOCATION

Remote

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience, 4-6 years in Reimbursement, Pharmaceutical Marketing, or Patient Services, experience managing teams, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage day-to-day operations of pharmaceutical programs, maintain client relationships, supervise staff, analyze program metrics, escalate issues, and ensure compliance with standards and training deadlines.

INDUSTRY

Life Sciences and Healthcare

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Market Access Program Manager serves as the primary client contact, overseeing program operations and staff, ensuring proper execution of contract terms to enhance patient access to life-altering medications.

Overview:

Mercalis is an integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Backed by proven industry expertise and results-driven technology, Mercalis helps navigate the complex life sciences marketplace by providing commercialization solutions to accelerate value and enhance patient lives.

Mercalis fosters a culture that encourages individuality and provides opportunities for creativity, growth, and success while fostering a team environment. We are a diversity-driven organization with an inclusive approach to delivering patient-centric solutions that, eliminate barriers for patients, and increase patient access to life altering medications.

The Market Access Program Manager will serve as the primary client contact for pharmaceutical program(s). This includes managing the day-to-day activity of the program and supervising the assigned program staff. To succeed, this person will maintain extensive interaction with internal and external customers, help define and execute the work plan for program staff, have significant participation in programs’ strategic planning, and be accountable for the proper execution of contract terms for assigned program(s). The Market Access Program Manager reports to the Market Access Program Director within Mercalis’ HUB Services organization.

Responsibilities:

Mobilize internal and external stakeholders with respect to program design, program improvements and/or changes
Manage program(s) per the scope of work, program and standard operating procedures within the contracted budget
Manage the client relationship, gaining trust and building rapport
Manage day-to-day activity of program operations, including supervision of staff
Strong ability to prioritize and manage personal schedule as well as the schedules of others
Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders for program operational responsibilities
Directly or through supervisors, drive assigned performance responsibilities of team and team members
Contribute to the analysis and writing of client reports and other deliverables
Monitor and report on program statistics and metrics used to measure the performance of team members, teams, and the overall program
Presentation of program data, information and insight to internal and external customers on a regular basis
Escalate issues that put the program’s course in jeopardy of not delivering to contracted standards
Participate with Hub Services leadership and client team on initiatives to improve process and performance
Travel on a limited basis to and attend related meetings/conferences as required
Participate in interviewing prospective employees, evaluating current employees, and training employees
Provide verbal and written feedback to team members based on performance reviews, statistics, QA results, and observed behaviors
On time adherence to training deadlines for all corporate policies and procedures governing access to confidential data
Ensure all SOPs are followed with consistency
May assist with requirements identification, specifications development and User Acceptance Testing to support program and other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
4-6 years of experience working in Reimbursement, Pharmaceutical Marketing or Patient Services
Experience managing a team of Case Managers, Patient Service Representatives, or similar role
Experience reporting on HUB metrics and communicating trends to clients
Demonstrated successful leadership experience
Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office and Internet experience
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong technical aptitude and experience working in various CRM software platforms

Why work for Mercalis?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are paramount to our culture and success. Our dedication to DEI is both organic and intentional
Our Mission is rewarding and fulfilling (Patient Access to Life-Saving/Improving/Extending Medications/Treatments)
We employ the best Talent and Tools from the Patient Access Industry (We are the Industry Leader)
We monitor the market to ensure we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
401K w/ 5% matching; day-1 vestment period
15 days PTO
7 Holidays + 2 Floating Days
Health/Dental/Vision/Life; Coverage Day-1
Gym Reimbursement
Volunteer Hours