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Independence Blue Cross, LLC Assistant Product Manager - 240630 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assistant Product Manager - 240630
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Product Manager, Pharmacy, develops and manages prescription drug benefit and related solutions to support customer needs and growth. Manages and collaborates with the PBM and other vendors, brokers/consultants, sales/account teams and a variety of other internal resources to develop and deliver innovative solutions. Is responsible for product strategy, developing new products, and refining in-market products. Serves as subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders. Manages the product life cycle. The position requires leadership skills and strong attention to detail in order to be a relied upon, 'go to' person. Overall objectives are to ensure profitability, market growth, operational efficiency, and customer and member satisfaction.
Job Responsibility Overview * Research industry trends, available and emerging solutions, and competitive offerings to inform new product development and existing product refinement. Create strategies to promote marketplace success * Work closely with vendor partners and internal departments to specify and drive solutions to ensure new products and features are implemented and operationalized for successful delivery to market * Serve as a subject matter expert for prescription drug benefits * Collaborate with sales and account teams supporting new and existing business, including proposal development * Determine how to best position and market products and guide them to market * Work with medical product development and management to support the segment goals/objectives/projects including implementation of regulatory changes * Provide the content and positioning for products, used for the development of sales aids and marketing collateral. Educate sales and account teams enabling them to inform customers of offerings and benefits, including as needed participation in customer and prospect meetings * As needed, collaborate with external and internal teams to troubleshoot, and resolve issues
QAULIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Health Care Management, pharmacy tech, or Health Care Management related field * Minimum 3+ years in health care insurance industry with experience in areas of Product Management, Operations, Sales, Benefits Administration, or related field, or as a pharmacy technician * Experience with prescription drug benefits and understanding of the marketplace desirable * Experience defining, guiding development, and launching products, desirable * Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, as needed * Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to understand complex issues and product detail * Demonstrated ability to lead, desirable * Ability to excel in a results-driven environment * Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including presentation experience * Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, desirable
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.
Equal Employment Opportunity Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.