About the position
The Director, Product Management Pharmacy Benefits is a pivotal leadership role within Stellarus/Blue Shield of California responsible for overseeing all aspects of the commercialization of a pharmacy product offering and program for health plan partners. In this role you will work directly with the Vice President of Product Management to define the commercial strategy from discovery to delivery and launch in the market. This role requires a deep understanding of health plan markets and the intersection of pharmacy networks and benefit management solutions including benefit design, utilization and medication costs, medication claims management, medication reimbursement strategies, vendor contract management and provider and member engagement. This role ensures that our product offerings (technology & services) are effectively brought to market, implemented, maintained and continuously improved. The Director will be responsible for defining the day-to-day operational model in close partnership with Blue Shield of California who has implemented pharmacy care reimagined. In this role, the leader will be required to effectively lead with a product management mindset and lead cross-functional teams, contributing to defining and implementing the commercialization plan. The commercialization will include activities from idea discovery through product offering launch, market response and ongoing operations, ensuring alignment with cross functional teams, including marketing, communication, and technology teams. The Director will have a significant impact on Stellarus/BSC by ensuring our pharmacy product offerings are efficiently and effectively managed through the lifecycle. This role will enhance our market position, improve customer satisfaction, and contribute to the overall success of Stellarus/BSC.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the commercialization of a pharmacy product offering and program for health plan partners.
- Work directly with the Vice President of Product Management to define the commercial strategy from discovery to delivery and launch.
- Ensure product offerings are effectively brought to market, implemented, maintained, and continuously improved.
- Define the day-to-day operational model in partnership with Blue Shield of California.
- Lead cross-functional teams in defining and implementing the commercialization plan.
- Manage the lifecycle of pharmacy product offerings to enhance market position and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of health plan markets and pharmacy networks.
- Experience in benefit management solutions including benefit design and medication costs.
- Knowledge of medication claims management and reimbursement strategies.
- Experience in vendor contract management and provider/member engagement.
- Strong leadership skills with a product management mindset.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare or pharmacy benefits organization.
- Proven track record of successful product launches and market strategies.
- Ability to foster continuous learning and development within teams.
