Principal – Trade Relations Rebate Economics

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)$114,622 - $160,472 - $206,321

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This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.

At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!

Job Description

Summary

The Principal, Trade Relations Rebate Economics develops rebate strategies to optimize the quality, timeliness, and performance of rebate management and performance for MedImpact PBM. The position will be responsible for providing data analysis, controls, project management, and reporting for all services and operations impacting Trade Relations inclusive of rebate forecasting and client guarantee forecasting. This is a cross-functional leadership role responsible for working across business units to continuously improve services related to Trade Relations.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages and directs the reporting of rebate performance (forecast vs payable) across all lines of business for MedImpact PBM to executive leadership. 
• Develops and maintains a trade operations dashboard that covers financial, operational and quality metrics for Trade Relations.
• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of metrics / KPIs associated with rebate vendor quality, timeliness, and performance related to strategic services and financial accuracy.
• Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing and optimizing rebate performance.
• Analyzes very large data sets to proactively identify areas of opportunity including identifying clients that are not optimizing their rebate performance. 
• Develops and implements strategies to address these opportunities and tracks results.
• Leads all project management initiatives across Trade Relations that focus on continuous improvement, SOC/SOX controls, and value realization intitiatives.
• Identifies rebate-related new product development opportunities and manages the development process.
• Conducts and analyzes competitive and market information to identify opportunities in MedImpact's rebate offering and the marketing of rebate program.
• Ensures department metrics are tracked and monitored including employee level performance metrics.
• Represents the Trade Relations group to Senior Management and Leadership demonstrating logical rationale for business decisions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities        

Manages assigned staff in the segment area. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supports and enforces all company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner, taking corrective action whenever necessary.

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience  

BA/BS Degree; 8+ years related experience and 8+ years of SME in respective area(s); (or equivalent combination of education and experiencewith at least 4+ years leading individual contributors and leaders of leaders; which may be substituted with an appropriate mix of leadership experience and 5 years of MedImpact experience plus an appropriate external leadership training program and internal mentorship with a seasoned leader (VP+ level) that must completed within 12 months in new position.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of SQL Database software and Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Excel, and Access.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of industry standard best practices and innovations in the realm of data platform.

• Extensive knowledge of strategy setting, program requirements, product development and project management methodologies.

• Demonstrated analytical and logical reasoning.

• Adept in problem solving and change management.

• Demonstrated ability to be client focused, responsive, flexible, and positive.

• Ability to work effectively with external partners/vendors to implement new solutions.

• Proven ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively with peers.

• Excellent time management skills and ensure deadlines are met.

• Demonstrated ability to influence others in meeting enterprise goals.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Experience working with agile methodology is a plus.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. 

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 

Language Skills

• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. 

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Directing Others
• Organizational Agility
• Conflict Management
• Drive for Results
• Political Savvy
• Customer Focus
• Innovation Management
• Strategic Agility
• Decision Quality
• Managerial Courage

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to maintain clear near visual acuity at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., “close vision”) to accurately read fine print, view computer screens, and handle small objects. Requires adequate color vision and depth perception to support safety and precision in detail-oriented tasks.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Work Location

This position works on-site at the San Diego Headquarters or other company location (or from a remote location with management approval based on business requirements). Must provide adequate support to internal clients; be available for regular interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as be available to facilitate effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders.

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Travel

This position requires domestic travel of up to 10% of the time.

The Perks:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs

• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays

• Incentive Compensation

• 401K with Company match

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers

MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

OSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.