Job title: Senior Manager, Specialty Pharmacy
Company: Verona Pharma
Job description: Senior Manager, Specialty PharmacyThe Company:Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the millions of people affected by chronic respiratory diseases. Our first product is now approved by the US FDA for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults and we continue to develop our respiratory pipeline. We aim to provide relief for millions of patients suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis (CF), non-CF bronchiectasis and asthma. Our focus is driven by our desire to ensure that innovative and differentiated molecules can reach these patients.The experience of the Verona team, and its highly effective leadership allows us to challenge the status quo in drug development and commercialization. Verona provides a professional, diverse, and inclusive working environment where our employees thrive. We are driven to succeed by our desire to help those dealing with the chronic progressive nature of respiratory diseases. We offer you the opportunity to help create a new future for those people living with respiratory diseases.The Opportunity:Verona Pharma is currently recruiting a Senior Manager, Specialty Pharmacy to join our team, reporting to our Senior Director, Market Access & Trade. In the role of Senior Manager, Specialty Pharmacy, you will be responsible for the day-to-day communication with multiple specialty pharmacy partners around patient case specifics, insurance barriers, patient adherence, and process flow.To be successful in this role, you will successfully collaborate internally and externally to execute the specialty pharmacy network strategy within the Market Access & Trade Department. Additionally, while this is a remote role, we would prefer that you are located in the Eastern Time Zone.We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. Trust, accountability, and efficiency are core values that drive our working environment. We have a unique opportunity to build a company that will bring a first-in-class medication to chronic respiratory disease patients with significant unmet needs. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including generous PTO, to support the health and happiness of our staff.Responsibilities:
- Understand product and payer reimbursement landscape and prior authorization guidelines and processes.
- Partner with the Associate Director, Patient Services Operations around process flow efficiencies and needs.
- Manage the trends and data with the specialty pharmacies.
- Partner with Sales Operations for data integration, barriers, and output to determine key performance metrics and communication points with specialty pharmacy partners.
- Manage the relationship between Verona Pharma and the external specialty pharmacy partners.
- Maintain an integrated business plan, exploring opportunities with pharmacy partners and the HUB around patient and prescriber access of Ohtuvayre.
- Manage the QBR process with the specialty pharmacies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Participate actively in cross-functional efforts to address operational barriers and implement solutions.
- Monitor and measure internal performance data and market trends to optimize program effectiveness.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to address key business challenges and leverage best practices in patient and provider services.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations, maintaining high standards of quality and integrity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with 2+ years of specialty pharmacy experience.
- Experience with the commercialization of products processed through medical benefits. Durable Medical experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of and experience with FDA and/or OIG regulations.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including building strong working relationships and managing conflict both within and outside of Verona.
- Demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and accountability.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of specialty distribution processes and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical, strategic, and influencing skills.
The base salary range for this role is $160,000 – $190,000 per year. The annual base salary shown is a national range for this position and may differ by hiring location. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.An Equal Opportunity EmployerVerona Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Verona Pharma are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Powered by JazzHR
Expected salary: $160000 – 190000 per year
Location: Raleigh, NC
Job date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:55:26 GMT
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