Program Relations Manager

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Program Relations Manager

Apply locations Remote, ON Remote, BC Remote, AB

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R255468

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• In support of Health Care Professional and their patients, the Program Relations Manager:
• Serves as the primary point of contact for HCP to support navigation of PSP requirements.
• Acts as a liaison between PSPs and healthcare providers to relay important updates, requirements, and any changes in the patient support process.
• Facilitates the flow of information between all parties involved to streamline the patient support journey.
• Develops strong working relationships with physicians and their office staff to ensure smooth maintenance of patients enrolled in the PSPs.
• Provides triage support of information on PSPs and facilitates access to PSP services needed.
• Collects necessary patient information and clinical data.
• Coordinates private and public reimbursement activity directly with PSPs or with insurers if no PSPs exist.
• Assists patients with pharmacy services when needed.
• Monitors patient journey and addresses barriers or delays.
• Provides proactive assistance to resolve issues and escalates accordingly.
• Through close collaboration with the various PSPs, the Program Relations Manager:
• Serves as the primary point of contact (or liaison) between PSPs and HCPs.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with the Program Patient Support team.
• Coordinates required medical notes for PSP to complete reimbursement coverage for patient.
• Receives and reviews documents from PSPs.
• Confirms outcome of reimbursement navigation.
• Identifies process improvements to facilitate exchange of information.
• Ongoing maintenance of communication.
• Proactively provides help to resolve issues.
• Completes all relevant reports (expenses, mileage, reports etc.) as per specified timelines and as per required standards.
• Plans travel into Physician's office on an agreed upon schedule.
• Attends scheduled Continuous Medical Education events and reports new activities.
• Provides in-service presentations to KOL physicians.
• Fulfills other duties and tasks as assigned, including potential on-call responsibilities.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related discipline.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years in the healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, or related experience.
• PSP and case management experience preferred.
• Asset to have Health Care professional registered within their province (e.g., RN, RPN, Pharmacist, …).
• Minimum three (3) years in a clinical setting is an asset.
• Available to travel within an assigned territory; some overnight travel may be required.
• Valid Driver’s License, current auto insurance policy, and access to reliable transportation for regional travel.
• Experience and background in various therapeutic areas is an asset.
• Normally requires a minimum of five (5) years in public or private third-party reimbursement arena or pharmaceutical industry in sales, managed care, or clinical support.
• Background in business administration (pharmaceutical) sales and marketing is an asset.
• Knowledge of private and public reimbursement structure, systems, and processes.
• Experience with reimbursement navigation, special authorization, appeals process, and conducting field-based reimbursement support and consultation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient and healthcare provider interactions.
• Proven ability to organize time, set priorities, and multi-task in order to meet various competing work deadlines.
• Fluency in French and/or English may be required depending on program and geographic location.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Accessibility Policy

AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

Salary Range*

$65,900 CAD - 101,420

Affiliated Companies:

Innomar Strategies

About Us

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them.

We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.

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