Associate Program Manager - Copay

Summary

Valeris is a life sciences commercialization partner that provides patient support, healthcare provider engagement, data, and strategic solutions for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies. The Associate Program Manager manages client programs, accounts, budgets, business requirements, stakeholder relationships, and internal project delivery while supporting brand strategy and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements and communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications – verbally or written – to clients, internal functional areas, sponsors, and other stakeholders so that business requirements and solutions are understood
• Manage the program budget for the client and provide recommendations for effectively managing program cost
• Interface with clients and maintain business-essential relationships on a day-to-day basis as the primary business relationship manager
• Conduct regular meetings (phone, Webex, onsite) to update the client on program status, deliver presentations and provide an avenue for program enhancements
• Become an expert on the therapeutic class of assigned brands and possess a robust understanding of competitive products utilized within the therapeutic class
• Based on brand strategy, objectives and competitive landscape, be able to develop and implement innovative solutions for clients to maximize brand value and competitive positioning
• Measure and monitor program key performance indicators to develop data-driven recommendations
• Learn and assist the client in navigating client-internal requirements and processes specific to their organization
• Be well-versed on their third-party service vendor landscape in order to manage and coordinate client vendor relationships (agencies, SPPs, HUBs, service providers, data/analytics teams)
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with all internal functional areas, and take a leadership role with all internal project stakeholders
• Be a sought-out resource within **Valeris** as both an internal and external subject matter expert
• Provide mentorship and training to Associate Program Managers where needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in business, accounting, marketing and/or healthcare, or the pharmaceutical industry
• Three to four (3-4) years of project or program management experience
• Exceptional communication skills, including verbal and written, ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while functioning as a member of a highly collaborative team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Access, OneNote)
• Organized and detail-oriented with effective time management skills
• Budget management and/or financial accounting skills
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs
• Graduate degree and/or additional certifications including PMP
• If an internal applicant, seeking extensive experience with Valeris systems and services (preferred)
• Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in business, accounting, marketing and/or healthcare, or the pharmaceutical industry
• Three to four (3-4) years of project or program management experience
• Exceptional communication skills, including verbal and written, ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while functioning as a member of a highly collaborative team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Access, OneNote)
• Organized and detail-oriented with effective time management skills
• Budget management and/or financial accounting skills
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs

Nice to Haves

• graduate degree and/or additional certifications including PMP
• If an internal applicant, seeking extensive experience with Valeris systems and services (preferred)
• Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
• Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
• Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
• Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
• A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
• Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
• A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact