The Sr. Product Manager opening is on our Accredo Specialty Pharmacy Product Management team. This role serves as a business owner, supporting the Director and supporting key initiatives in the RARE Therapeutic Resource Center (TRCs) and across the product management team. The Sr. Product Manager will collaborate with cross-functional partners across the organization to deliver new tools, solutions, and programs to maximize financial performance and growth for Express Scripts/Accredo. The Sr. Product Manager provides leadership to execute strategies with internal teams and external customers, and works in close coordination with other Product partners, Clinical, Physician Sales, Pharma Account management, Payor Account Management, Operations, Marketing, IT, and Finance to identify, prioritize and execute projects that drive value to the business and meet the needs of all stakeholders. The Sr. Product Manager will also serve as the internal subject matter and market expert for stakeholders in Product, Physician Sales, Pharma Account Management and Payor Account management. Candidates for this role can have a business or clinical background, however, a clinical degree is not required.

Position Details:

Business owner for select RARE TRC products and leader of cross-functional work groups

Monitors business, P&L, gross margin, EBIT, market share and growth forecasts.

Data analysis to monitor and drive the business

Manages programs for which Accredo is contracted with pharma

Participates in and contributes to pharma quarterly business reviews for specific accounts

Strategic planning and monitoring of competitive landscape and industry trends

Manages metrics for products as well as programs

Subject matter expert for operational processes at RARE TRC to pharma as well as internal stakeholders

Develops business cases for new programs, including product specifications, funding requirements, and measurement

Drives value proposition and coordinates with marketing on product line value prop & materials, conferences, etc.

Develops, maintains and manages to a budget

Evaluates the service model and optimizes patient experience

Responsible for product development/service offering for financial category

Manages work plans for project execution and implementation for responsible accounts and programs

Responsible for all stakeholders as it relates to RARE TRC specific product programs at the specialty pharmacy (patient, physician, pharma, payor)

Trains and partners with physician sales team and account management on new programs and information

Collaborates with the Market Development & Sales Support teams for training Express Scripts account management teams & assist in driving sales strategy for new clients

Works with Clinical team, Pharma Account Management & contracting teams to develop new programs, revenues, and build relationships with key pharmaceutical manufacturers

Lead project workgroups with Operations, Pharma Acct. Mgmt. and other key partners

Develops marketing campaigns and tools for key stakeholders

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience or Master's degree preferred

5-7 years of relevant work experience (product management, marketing, product development, sales or significant cross-functional project based experience or significant cross-functional project based experience)

Excellent communication skills, including presentations and documentation; including presentations to executive level leadership

Advanced problem solving skills with ability to work cross-functionally to resolve issues and generate results among potentially conflicting constituencies

Ability to work both independently with moderate guidance and ability to work seamlessly within a larger team

Data analysis and reporting skills; basic financial analysis skills

Ability to develop and manage to a budget

Ability to create forecast for new programs and products

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage work load and meet project deadlines

Ability to work towards specific deliverables within an environment of tight deadlines and significant pressure

Ability to look at a strategic picture as well as manage issue resolution for specific clients/accounts

Ability to handle complex analysis from issue identification to proposal of potential solutions

Knowledge of PBM or healthcare industry preferred

Excellent customer service skills required

At least 15% travel required

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 101,100 - 168,500 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna .

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

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