Job Description

Medavie is a national health solutions partner that integrates benefits management, health management and health care delivery. Together, with our team of more than 7,700 professionals, we are committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.

As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie oversees Medavie Blue Cross, a premier all-in-one benefits carrier and public health program administrator, and Medavie Health Services, a national primary health care solutions organization and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada.

We are one of Canada\'s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers and an Imagine Canada Caring Company.

We don\xe2\x80\x99t have shareholders. Instead, we proudly invest in communities to help address some of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most pressing health care challenges.

Job Title: Product Portfolio Manager - Pharmacy Benefits
Department: Pharmacy Benefit Management
Competition: 86251
Internal/External: Internal/External
Employment Type: Full Time-Permananent
Location: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario
Salary: Competitive Compensation
Reports To: Manager

Do you have experience in Drug Management, Pharmacy Benefits and or Product Management? If you like to manage end-to-end product innovation and performance that balance access to care with plan sustainability, and would love be at the forefront of our best in class integrated Pharmacy Benefit Management services and Drug Solutions for a National carrier, this position might be for you!

As the Product Portfolio Manager you will be responsible for defining, positioning, augmenting and promoting a specific product line including all the products within the category, as well as the managing of the market adoption and product life cycle. The Product Portfolio Manager \xe2\x80\x9cowns\xe2\x80\x9d the products within the portfolio and is ultimately responsible for its overall success, including understanding the products\xe2\x80\x99 performance and competitor analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end product performance throughout the product lifecycle process;
• Ensure product documentation, service agreements, training tools and promotional materials are updated on a regular basis;
• Provide hands-on product assistance and lead training sessions to support product awareness to Sales teams and other stakeholders;
• Support Marketing and Communication teams in the development of promotional materials and sales tools that support the product line;
• Balance and prioritize customer needs with the infrastructure and operational process development that would be necessary to deliver high quality service;
• Build ongoing awareness of the competitive landscape and the impact on product positioning, marketing and promotional efforts;
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in all regions while continually analyzing potential product enhancements with external partners;
• Maintain clear and frequent communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the success of the product portfolio;
• Provide guidance to Product Specialists who are instrumental in the maintenance of the product line;
• Participate in initiatives with various stakeholders at all levels (i.e. VP\xe2\x80\x99s and Directors in all areas of the company;
• Assist in the development of the vision for new products, ensuring alignment with the company\xe2\x80\x99s overall vision and goals; and
• Identify opportunities for new products and/or product enhancements that create new client value and generate new revenue.
• From time to time, conduct industry/client presentations as an expert in the field.
• Provide a balanced perspective on drug plan management corporately as well, act as an advisor to our clients.

Qualifications:

Education: Post-secondary education in healthcare, business or human resources with a focus on employee benefits or health sciences
Work Experience: Experience in project management, marketing or product development. Experience working in the area of pharmacy benefit management, drug plan management, health and wellness, sales or operations would be considered an asset
Other Qualifications: Some scheduled travel may be required
Computer Skills: Demonstrated ability in the Microsoft Office Suite of products and Sharepoint.
Language Skills: Bilingualism in French and English is a nice to have.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge: Knowledge permits innovative thinking as well as assessment of complex issues through the identification of linkages and longer-term organization wide impacts
• Analytical Thinking: Identifies the root cause of problems and implements the most appropriate solutions.
• Communication Skills: Superior oral, written and presentation skills. Constantly looking for innovative approaches and solutions
• Customer Orientation: Routinely asks internal customers for feedback and applies the info along with helpful suggestions to improve overall customer service levels within the area.
• Execution and Organizational Skills: Excellent time/project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while working quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Team Work: Demonstrates knowledge of team\xe2\x80\x99s overall role within Medavie Blue Cross. Provides professional advice and direction to team members. Leads work processes and proactively searches for ways to improve team effectiveness and performance.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Medavie strives to foster a culture where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential - a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where we live our values every day in the way we treat each other, our members and the communities we serve. Accessibility is a top priority.

For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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