at Vizient, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Summary:
In this role, you will support Pharmacy Aggregation Groups using project management practices. You will manage multiple cross-functional resources and project teams for complex (e.g., many products, facilities, stakeholders, and/or source systems), broad scope, and/or special enterprise engagements.
Responsibilities:
Lead and influence project participants including mentoring others in effective collaboration skills to drive participation of the project team.
Independently execute complex projects (e.g., many products, facilities, stakeholders, and / or source systems).
Develop and manage project management operations and tools.
Identify and propose additional needs for project governance metrics and reporting.
Communicate project expectations, updates, and potential risks to team members and stakeholders, which may include leadership, while providing appropriate resolution and recommendations.
Apply pharmaceutical analytical practices and processes supporting network projects and pharmacy engagements, as well as interpret results to assist members.
Assist Wingperson with responsibilities for new team members.
Collect, analyze, and interpret pharmaceutical data to define aggregation group savings opportunities, provide report out to Aggregation Group Pharmacy Executive.
Collaborate with Pharmacy Executive to prepare materials, as well as ensure timely action and post meeting follow-ups.
Ensure successful onboarding of new aggregation group members through prospective member savings review and follow up, collaborate with Pharmacy Executive on report out to member.
Maintain member Sharepoint documents as well as provide member education regarding use and utility of Sharepoint system.
Collaborate with Sourcing Executives and supplier representatives to ensure continued value for members for duration of contract/initiative term.
Support Pharmacy Executive(s) in contracting, standardization and utilization initiatives.
Monitor contract compliance at the individual group level, notify Pharmacy Executive of any issues associated with contract pull through.
Assist with Pharmacy Aggregation Group process improvement initiatives with support of Lead Project Managers.
Support the Lead Project Manager in planning meetings, Pharmacy Aggregation Group and internal Vizient meetings, ensuring that assignments stay on track and within budget.
Support in resolution of pricing connection/disconnect issues.
Qualifications:
Relevant degree in business, finance, or a healthcare related field. Master's degree preferred
5 or more years of relevant experience required.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge (Word, Power Point, Excel) is required
Data background/experience preferred.
Ability to use data and analytics to identify areas of opportunity and support projects.
Current knowledge of various analytical team projects designed around group best practice, benchmarking, and track progress.
Highly organized individual with exceptional attention to detail.
Action oriented, high initiative, good problem-solving and critical thinking skills along with ability to provide independent thought.
Ability to multi-task and deal with minimal direction or issues that are not clearly defined.
Willingness to travel
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Estimated Hiring Range:$88,900.00 - $132,250.00
This position is also incentive eligible.
Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:
http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
