Pharmacy Benefit Project Manager

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Willis Towers Watson
Pharmacy Benefit Project Manager
in
Bloomington
Minnesota
The Role
As a Pharmacy Benefit Project Manager you will focus on multiple pharmacy consulting engagements in addition to supporting group purchasing client engagements working in conjunction with senior pharmacy consultants and HGB client leads.
Responsibilities
Serve as the project manager and main liaison to the pharmacy consultant and local HGB teams, which includes the following:
• Creating project plans
• Monitoring progress to deadlines and budget
• Scheduling and managing status calls for active engagements
• Ensuring appropriate and effective communication among team members and the client
• For group purchasing clients, providing daily support both directly to clients and their employees to resolve benefit related questions and issues or PBM service issues; maintaining and updating materials related to client enrollment
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of deliverables
• Supporting the pharmacy practice on internal marketing or intellectual capital initiatives
• Assist in performing pharmacy audits and the development of audit report
Performance Objectives
Clients
 Perform financial analyses including developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
 Conduct benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries
 Analyze and compare vendor products, services and contracts
 Design, distribute and evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs
 Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and clients regarding data collection and project execution
 Prepare the first draft of deliverables for review by the consultant
Financial
 Meet revenue and billable hour goals as described by manager
 Contribute to sales and marketing efforts by drafting proposals and responding to RFPs
People
 Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
 Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels
Requirements
Basic knowledge of pharmacy benefit plan design gained from working at pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), consulting firm or carrier
Strong project management skills including knowledge of creating project plans and managing others to completion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to ask the right questions and seek help where appropriate
Ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues; strong client service orientation
Ability to work both independently and on client teams and enjoy a fast-paced environment
Sense of accountability; owning one’s work and taking pride in it
Self starter; interest in continually challenging oneself and willingness to step outside of one’s comfort zone
Strong analytical and integrative skills including ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systematic way
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
Bachelors degree preferred
The Company
Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.
Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer
Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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