Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Noida Office.
Associate Director – Project Management - RxAnalyst
What can you expect?
The Pharmacy Project Management Consultant will lead the accurate and timely compilation of data and financial analysis on mid-sized and large, complex pharmacy projectsA significant part of this role is to be a key contributor for projects while creating operational efficienciesManages the scope, quality, timeliness of multiple client deliverables for pharmacy benefit plans and programs in the US.Provides financial, contract and/or administrative analysis, and manages portions of projects, including ad-hoc team requests of problem-solving on administrative and operations issues.Supports financial analysis and review: including data analytics and partnership with actuaries to support funding analysis.Learn and understands high level financials related to pharmacy benefit offerings, plan designs and assists with contract reviews.Assist 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).Support US Pharmacy Collective Services: Tasks include managing client trackers, deliverables for various collective tasks including market check reports/contracts or renewal negotiation reports, scheduling/agenda/notes from meetings, documentation support of clients onboarding to the pharmacy collectives (support for US based pharmacy consulting team assigned).Assist with evaluation model development and maintenance for projects that involve both medical and pharmacy claim data.Organize and maintain databases for employer clients and industry vendors.Support written responses for US based clients seeking information about Mercer’s US Pharmacy Team - Request for Proposal (RFP) response support.Contributes as a member of the US based pharmacy consulting team on client work.Collaborates with other off-shore pharmacy team members.Continually evaluates processes looking for opportunities to automate or improve upon current workflow.Demonstrates project management skills and manages the quality and timeliness of deliverables.Manages internal specialty resources ensuring client deliverables meet client’s goals and deadlines.Assists with the preparation, completion of peer review process and delivery of clear and concise client-friendly communications.Works directly with US based pharmacy colleagues and manages the request for proposal (RFP) process with the pharmacy insurance carriers and analysts.Collects and reviews the analyst’s compilation of health benefits information from a variety of sources (such as hard files, electronic files, the client and carriers), responses from the carriers and the data in a template (customization depends on client plan types, funding, rate structure, etc), and reviews the transparency documents.Ensures compliance with professional standards including use of templates, peer review, and transparency.Peer reviews the information, analyzes and interprets the results, edits and finalizes the executive summary report, and send this report to the US based pharmacy team.Other research and analysis as related to the US prescription drug marketplace and industry.Attends meetings and/or reviews meeting notes and transcripts to capture minutes, all takeaways with assigned owners and follow-up on and track progress of those deliverables
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
- Manage day to day operations of US Pharmacy Collective services
- Work with the US based pharmacy colleagues to initiate projects. This includes meeting with the US pharmacy 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:
- Minimum of bachelor degree from a local university. Pharmacy degree not required.
- 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
- Attention to detail
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
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
- Pharmacy benefit management experience
- Understanding of the US healthcare industry, including pharmacy claim payment systems
- Project management certifications
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’s 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’s 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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