Program Manager, Client Services
- Description:
- Manage client contracts / statements of work and execute accordingly, host and facilitate internal and client kick-off calls
- Make recommendations to program strategies and roadmap offering the best solution for client projects in accordance with the SOW and in collaboration with the Director of Client Services
- Gather and document business requirements and communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications – verbally or written – to clients, internal functional areas, sponsors, and other stakeholders so that business requirements and solutions are understood
- Manage the program budget for the client and provide recommendations for effectively managing program cost
- Interface with clients and maintain business essential relationships on a day-to-day basis as the primary business relationship manager
- Conduct regular meetings (phone, webex, onsite) to update the client on program status, deliver presentations and provide an avenue for program enhancements
- Become an expert on the therapeutic class of assigned brands and possess a robust understanding of competitive products utilized within the therapeutic class
- Based on brands strategy, objectives and competitive landscape, be able to develop and implement innovative solutions for clients to maximize brand value and competitive positioning
- Measure, and monitor program key performance indicators to develop data-driven recommendations
- Learn and assist the client in navigating client-internal requirements and processes specific to their organization
- Be well-versed on their third party service vendor landscape in order to manage and coordinate client vendor relationships (agencies, SPPs, HUBs, service providers, data/analytics teams)
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with all internal functional areas, and take a leadership role with all internal project stakeholders
- Be a sought out resource within Mercalis as both an internal and external subject matter expert
- Provide mentorship and training to Associate Program Managers where needed
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business, accounting, marketing and/or healthcare, or pharmaceutical industry, graduate degree and/or additional certifications including PMP preferred
- Three to Four (3-4) years of project or program management experience
- If an internal applicate, seeking extensive experience with Mercalis systems and services (preferred)
- Exceptional communication skills, including verbal and written, ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment while functioning as a member of a highly collaborative team
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Access, OneNote)
- Organized and detail-oriented with effective time management skills
- Budget management and/or financial accounting skills
- Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs
- Ability to travel both locally and out-of-town, expectation is up to 10% travel
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