Vice President, External Affairs page is loaded Vice President, External Affairs Apply remote type Remote locations San Diego, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id JR100790 Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt)$200,069 - $290,100 - $380,131 "Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate."
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MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team.
Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.
At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution.
Job Description Summary: The Vice President, External Affairs is accountable for government affairs efforts, both legislative and regulatory, concentrating on PBM and specialty pharmacy issues. Specific areas of focus are issue management, contract lobbyist relationships, political strategy and giving, coalitions, industry relations, and executive updates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for trade association management, participating on committees, staffing executives, and providing company input on industry strategy and direction
- Assist Sales and Account Management teams by supplementing existing client relationships with legislative updates and emerging issue analyses, as well as assisting in procurement efforts
- Serve as a liaison between Legal and compliance, and various business units on interpretation and implementation of new laws and regulations
- Facilitate intergovernmental organization participation and executive engagement with key elected officials and policymakers
- Primary contact point with Attorneys General associations (and Insurance Commissioners) - developing relationships and advancing company objectives with a focus on merger and acquisitions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on providing environmental updates, landscape analysis, and assisting with emerging issue management
- Partner with business units on economic development opportunities for incentives, job retention, and capital investment
- Assists in the development of internal policies regarding contact with public officials, political giving, and report filing
Supervisory Responsibilities Manages assigned staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Client Responsibilities This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree required preferably in business, public policy/administration, political science, healthcare management, hospital administration, science or math; Advanced degree preferred. Fifteen (15) years related experience at a healthcare, pharmacy benefit management or State healthcare agency. Must have deep understanding of the healthcare regulatory environment. Twelve (12) years leadership experience required.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Pharmacist license, not required, but preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities Effective communication skills; ability to work on and lead teams tasked with developing and enhancing the performance of key company objectives.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Verbal Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Working Hours This is an exempt level position requiring one to work the hours needed to get the job done. Therefore one must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. This may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Travel This position may require domestic and international travel. A valid passport and ability to leave the United States is required.
The Perks: - Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
- Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
- Incentive Compensation
- 401K with Company match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
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