Job Description

Alberta Blue Cross is an Alberta based organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. We're committed to providing the best health coverage to over 1.8 million members and take an active role in promoting wellness. We believe in what we do--and place trust in our employees to deliver our vision.



Working at Alberta Blue Cross means having a career where you'll be recognized for your contributions. We value diversity, encourage our team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities for career growth.

OVERVIEW:

Working in a flexible mobile work style arrangement, Alberta Blue Cross has an opening for an enthusiastic, team- oriented, results-driven Drug Benefits Manager to join our team to support our private plan business. This position has initially been approved for an 18 month temporary term.


This role is an expert resource and showcases Alberta Blue Cross' expertise and value with our management of drug benefits, collaborates and negotiates with drug manufacturers on Product Listing Agreements, provides leadership in the development of programs to manage benefits, and assists in developing health and wellness products. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships with clients and drug manufacturers, develops rapport quickly, has a proven track record of executing successful negotiations, providing insightful recommendations, and for delivering excellent presentations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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Advise and support internal and external stakeholders on issues related to the management of the drug benefits. This includes support for presentations and meetings, and the provision of information to increase understanding of Alberta Blue Cross drug products and programs. Negotiates and provide oversight of the administration of private plan Product Listing Agreements. Analyzes drug benefit analytics to derive Product Listing Agreement negotiation strategies, and to provide drug benefit plan recommendations for senior management and our clients. Based on a solid understanding of the industry, the Drug Benefit Manager continually monitors the environment in order to proactively identify issues which could affect Alberta Blue Cross' drug management strategies. Provide analysis and recommendations to senior management and supports the development of services and strategies to ensure Alberta Blue Cross' drug benefit management capabilities are innovative, competitive and contributes to ensuring plan sustainability. Supports our product team in developing health and wellness products. Research issues thoroughly and develops insightful and workable recommendations. Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Alberta Blue Cross relationships with our key stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:

The successful candidate must have a degree in pharmacy, with a minimum of five years of related work experience, and a license to practice in Alberta. The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of private plan insurance products and/or the pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong comprehension of Product Listing Agreements with demonstrated expertise in successful negotiations. Demonstrated planning, organizational, and presentation skills. A proven track record in leadership roles. Proven research skills in the analysis of complex issues. Exceptional proficiency in developing and maintaining positive customer relationships over extended periods of time. Exemplary interpersonal skills supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven commitment to providing superior levels of customer support. Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office products.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.


Alberta Blue Cross is an inclusive employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our team members by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.


We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, apply online at careers.ab.bluecross.ca