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Are you passionate about working for a company on a mission to make health care more affordable, more personalized and more focused on helping the whole person achieve better health outcomes? Express Scripts is looking for a high-energy, positive individual to join our Regulated Markets team. The leadership and strategic direction you’ll provide will better educate our Medicare clients on the products we offer and give their members’ access to health care options that fit their unique needs. Join us in our mission to change lives.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
In your role, you will serve as the primary contact for Medicare strategic initiatives and market development as well as provide strategic growth consultation. You will become a subject matter expert (SME) on Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, Express Scripts Medicare Programs and Products and CMS Regulations.
This client-facing position will collaborate with our health plan account teams and clients to support client needs associated with Medicare regulation, Star Ratings and to support strategic growth opportunities using market and industry perspectives. You will contribute to product development and offerings by providing industry and client perspective allowing for and assisting with definition and development of future opportunities for the Medicare team.
The ideal candidate will be able to master complex and detailed Medicare rules and regulations in a manner that allows for consultation, idea generation, compliance consulting, and strategic support. This person needs to have excellent relationship building skills as well as proven presentation and communication skills. The individual must be capable of thought leadership and strategic consulting with clients. This is an excellent career opportunity to join a dynamic team and to develop business skills to complement existing skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Upsell and renewal-related opportunities for applicable Medicare products
- Strong qualitative and/or quantitative analysis abilities to support to recommendations.
- Deep understanding of market landscape and competitive intelligence
- Develop selling strategies that help differentiate Express Scripts and Evernorth in the marketplace
- Deliver market message to account teams and clients
- Demonstrate thought leadership
- Championing and Advocating Strategic Initiatives
- Relationship Management
- Client Support
- Executive Presence
- Ability to work in a dynamic business environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 5 or more years of relevant experience (or 4 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree)
- Strong knowledge of the PBM industry and Government Regulated Programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, HCR
- Knowledge of annual CMS bid process
- Strong communication skills, including presentations and documentation
- Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve issues and generate results among potentially conflicting constituencies
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, handle multiple projects and clients at once and prioritize to meet deadlines required
- Ability to work towards specific deliverables within an environment of tight deadlines
- Excellent customer service skills required
ABOUT EXPRESS SCRIPTS
Advance your career with the company that makes it easier for people to choose better health.
Express Scripts is a leading healthcare company serving tens of millions of consumers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate, creative and committed to creating systems and service solutions that promote better health outcomes. Join the company that Fortune magazine ranked as one of the "Most Admired Companies" in the pharmacy category. Then, use your intelligence, creativity, integrity and hard work to help us enhance our products and services. We offer a highly competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance and an employee stock purchase plan.
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