Associate Director – Health

Job Description

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Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Noida office.

Associate Director - Health & Benefits Consulting - RxPharmacists

What can you expect

The Senior Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Consultant will lead the accurate and timely compilation of data and financial analysis on mid-sized and large, complex pharmacy projects

A significant part of this role is to be a key contributor for projects while developing and growing intellectual capital and driving operational efficiencies

Manages the scope, quality, timeliness of multiple client deliverables in researching, analyzing, and evaluating drug therapies, disease states, and pharmacy benefit plans and programs in the US.

Learn and understands high level financials related to pharmacy benefit offerings, plan designs and assists with contract reviews.

Reviews RFP outputs of clinical and formulary information gathered by the team, analyzes and interprets the results, edits and finalizes the executive summary report, and sends this report to the US team.

Supports pharmacy and medical medication focused assessments and plan design diagnostics.

Assists in developing/writing Summary Plan Documents for US based employers based on program decisions made by employers (crosswalk to be provided by US based colleagues).

Assists with evaluation model development and maintenance for projects that involve both medical and pharmacy claim data.

Organizes and maintains databases for employer clients and industry vendors.

Develops and maintains personal and working relationships with key US team stakeholders facilitate the sharing of advice and information relevant to the client, developing new and expanded business.

Creates or supports written industry points of view/blog posts/whitepapers/clinical reviews.

Supports written responses for US based clients seeking information about Mercer&aposs US Pharmacy Team - Request for Proposal (RFP) response support.

Continually evaluates processes looking for opportunities to automate or improve upon current workflow.

With a growing understanding of the US healthcare system, provide clinical guidance on PBM/carrier programs and services.

Helps to draft points of view and assists other clinicians on clinical reviews.

Advises on the implication for plan sponsors on the release on new clinical studies, drug approvals, and guideline changes.

Keeps up with US industry happenings, news, and new vendor offerings.

Performs other research and analysis as related to the US prescription drug marketplace and industry.

Guides and trains other local pharmacy team members and peer reviews their work.

Acts as an advisor to junior staff for problem resolution and guidance on appropriate ways to deal with challenges.

Possesses an active pharmacy license (does not need to be licensed in the US).

What is in it for you

- Holidays (as per location)
- Shared Transport (Provided the address falls in service zone)

We will count on you to

- Manage the day-to-day project management and support with the key members of the US pharmacy team
- Prepare project results for US pharmacy colleagues supporting clients, carriers, managed care entities and other related entities
- Work with the US based pharmacy colleagues to initiate projects. This may include meeting with the internal Mercer pharmacy team and in some occasions the client team from time to time, understand project scope, timelines and deliverables. You will develop and propose essential project documents, including the strategy, budget and work plans.
- Maintaining project documents and produce documents stating project results, including reports, charts and analyses
- Manage data and analytical work, summarizing claim experience and providing recommendations for employers

Note: Applicants should be flexible working in shifts and most work will be during normal local business hours.

What you need to have:

- Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree
- Licensed pharmacist in country/state of residence
- Excellent project management and interpersonal skills
- Strong English oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote)
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience as a pharmacist

What makes you stand out

- Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solver
- High attention to detail
- Good relationship skills, Proven ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize time effectively
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
- Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) or managed health care experience
- Understanding of the US healthcare industry, including pharmacy claim payment systems

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer&aposs more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world&aposs leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one 'anchor day' per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one 'anchor day' per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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