Manager - Patient Assistance Program

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Summary:

The Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Manager is responsible for managing BMS' programs to improve access to its innovative therapies in India. This role would require the PAP Manager to demonstrate a patient centric approach while developing and managing BMS's PAPs. The PAP Manager must have expertise in project management, cross-functional collaboration and data analysis & management.  

Job Description

Maintaining Operational Oversight

• Manage partnerships with external vendors and conduct periodic (weekly/ monthly/ quarterly) reviews of the vendors to monitor their performance as per the agreed upon KPIs 
• Proactively analyze gaps/challenges and devise solutions to improve operational efficiency of the PAP process
• Serve as a bridge between the commercial team and the PAP vendor to ensure seamless flow of information permitted as per BMS Policies  
• Coordinate with stakeholders from other internal functions (Compliance, Legal, Commercial, Medical, Supply Chain, IT, Pricing) for efficient operation of PAP and timely resolution of any issues  
• Conduct field visits to understand feedback from key customers, analyze feedback received and drive changes wherever feasible
• Analyze reports and curate actionable insights that can be disseminated to relevant internal stakeholders  
• Participate and coordinate relevant multi-stakeholder forums regarding PAP and share insights/updates during the meetings
• Budgetary planning and oversight to ensure strong fiscal governance 
• Manage vendor agreements/contracts and review invoices prior to processing
• Support forecasting of PAP related requirements

Driving Compliance

• Create and update relevant SOPs that govern the entire PAP/PSP process
• Ensure all vendor personnel are trained in the SOP and all relevant BMS Policies and Processes
• Monitor exceptions to BMS SOPs, policies and processes; and seek relevant internal approvals wherever required
• Proactively identify any risks and highlight to relevant internal stakeholders
• Implement/oversee implementation of corrective and preventive actions to address risks identified during audits or routing monitoring

Innovation and Patient Centricity

• Maintain knowledge of latest innovative practices across pharmaceutical companies in India and implement relevant best practices
• Keep track of latest offerings by health-tech start-ups and explore partnerships to improve PAP services
• Continuous process improvement using six-sigma principles to improve operational efficiency and patient satisfaction

Skills and Qualifications

Behavioral Competencies and Skills

• Strategic and Critical thinking Data analysis and management Project Management Problem Solving/Solution-oriented Resilience Presentation and Interpersonal Communication Cross-functional collaboration Microsoft Office

Qualification

• Bachelors degree with 5+ years of work experience

Desired Experience

• 2+ years of managing PAP/PSPs at a multinational Pharma Company in India 5+ years of managing stakeholders from different functions/departments Knowledge of Pharma Supply Chain process

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On-site Protocol

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