Business Development Lead - Generics & GPO Relations - Evernorth - Hybrid (Finance)
SUMMARY:
The Business Development Lead will help support the Strategy and Business Development team by managing the generic product portfolio. This will include managing day to day relationships with generic manufacturers and Pharma Account Management (PAM) for CuraScript SD. This role will require cross functional interactions with our sales, marketing, finance, technology, and business analytics, pricing, and contracting teams. Intercompany relationships such as Accredo will also be vital for the success of this individual.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to a team that effectively supports CuraScript SD capabilities and large cross-functional initiatives.
- Manage internal and external relationships pertaining to CuraScript SD's generic portfolio.
- Oversee CuraScript SD new product launches.
- Maintain strategic insight into generic launches in the market.
- Analyze trends and develop recommendations to ensure Curascript and manufacturer needs are met and exceeded.
- Identify opportunities to maximize product exposure and sales and act as advocate and champion of generic product.
- Maximize use of analytic tools available.
- Resolve escalations from sales, PAM and manufacturer partners.
- Implement contract enhancements through coordination across all CuraScript SD workstreams.
- Articulate product needs in terms of overall implementation deliverables and timing as it impacts multiple teams.
- Complete day-to-day Product Management tasks without immediate supervision.
- Complete tasks with forward planning and anticipation of needs/issues.
- Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all national Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) partners.
- Lead and manage strategic relationships with national GPOs to drive alignment and maximize partnership value.
- Proactively identify, address, and resolve issues related to GPO operations, contracts, and performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless communication and execution of GPO-related initiatives.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or 5 to 8 years of experience preferred.
- Experience with generic products and/or GPOs preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio and Project).
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to be a self-starter, including strong multi-tasking capability, track record of managing multiple shifting priorities and details in a fast¬paced, delivery-focused environment.
- Passion for working with customers, proactive problem-solving, and working in a culture to exceed expectations.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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