Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

$110,714 - $155,000 - $199,286

“Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.”

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

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

  • Provides leadership in order to recruit, manage and retain the necessary resources to successfully perform the duties of the assigned work group(s). Manages work group(s) to achieve service commitments, including sustainable, measurable, accurate, reliable, and timely execution of project deliverables. Provides day-to-day leadership and direction including, developing and administering policies, business processes, quality standards, measurement criteria, and operating budgets. Sets high standards and encourages new ideas for improving organizational performance. Takes appropriate corrective action as needed to promote optimal employee performance and maintain low staff turnover.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including senior management and Business for project definition including: resources, time estimates and prioritization. Participate in Enterprise Project Prioritization (EPP) working meetings.
  • Guide the team for creating Scope definition, project plans, burndown and velocity charts, project progress reports, and other deliverables essential to project execution and control. Establish, refine and manage internal processes and metrics to support project completion including successful software development, model development, and business projects.
  • Manage and communicate schedules and deadlines for the project management team. Communicate with senior management and for project prioritization and management of resource schedules. Make recommendations for and contribute to the continuing improvement of policies, procedures, equipment, training, business process reengineering, and goals of the organization. Establish and maintain realistic timelines and milestones which promote an external competitive advantage and promote exceeding internal expectations.
  • Participate as a Project Manager in the department. Duties include project management for the lifecycle of a project: scope and requirements definition and documentation, development or vendor evaluation, implementation and maintenance.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of software products and tools in order to accomplish job duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Manages the IT Project Managers in the IT Services department.Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Develops staff to meet the current and future needs of the organization.Models and cultivates staff behaviors that achieve business success, including leadership skills, collaboration, accountability, and ownership.Ensures that staff members are aware of business plan objectives, individual accountabilities, and the competencies critical to successful job performance.Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Client Responsibilities

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

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university and five (5+) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five (5+) years’ experience in a product and/or software development in a project management role with planning, supervisory, and leadership responsibilities, with at least three (3+) years of experience directly managing and mentoring professionals.

Four (4) years of MedImpact experience plus an appropriate external leadership training program and internal mentorship with a seasoned leader (Dir+) that must completed within 12 months in new position may substitute for the supervisory experience requirement.

Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies with previous involvement in high-visibility projects.Familiar with software development processes. Experience in a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Pharmacy, healthcare, or electronic commerce environment preferred.

Computer Skills

Strong proficiency with Jira, MS Office / Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel, Visio and Outlook to create complex documents, manage schedules, and analyze data.Working knowledge of key business applications such as SQL coding, Oracle forms, Golden 32, MedAccess, MedOptimize, SalesForce, and UNIX operating systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and Scrum Master Certification preferred.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts necessary to assess product costs and recommend pricing algorithms.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, legal documents, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Competencies 

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

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people

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 accommodations 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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office setting and is exposed to moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Work Location

This position primarily works on-site at the San Diego offices for purposes of providing adequate support to internal clients; being available for face-to-face interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as for facilitation of quick and effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders. 

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring one to work the hours needed to get the job done. Therefore, one must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work late evenings, weekends and/or on holidays as required to support clients and to work with teams in different time zones. This may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.

Travel

This position requires limited travel and attendance maybe required at various local training sessions and/or meetings.

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.

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