Healthcare Senior Consultant - Managed Care and Strategic Pricin

Details: Healthcare Senior Consultant - Managed Care and Strategic Pricing - 5733ID: 5733 Location: US-TN-BrentwoodFirm Services: Performance (IT Consulting) - Managed Care Type: Regular Full-TimeMore information about this opportunity:Company Overview:The mission of Crowe Horwath's Performance consulting practice is 'To Help Clients Improve'. We do this by providing industry specific services and solutions focused on maximizing revenue or improving operational efficiency. We offer professional consulting services with core competencies in advisory services, corporate performance management, customer relationship management, enterprise content management, enterprise resource planning, custom application development, and process optimization. We seek highly motivated people who are intellectually curious, think creatively, enjoy helping others, and are focused on solving business problems. Crowe's growth and stability provides a tremendous environment to develop your career by working on challenging client projects with your highly successful Crowe teammates.Position Summary:Support for managed care and advisory services practice. Technical and analytical support associated with managed care market assessments, data analysis, pricing profiling, tool development and advancement, internal and external education around pricing logic. Individual will have interaction with client management and support functions. Anticipate individual will be working independently on-site during engagements.Qualifications:Working knowledge of commercial and government inpatient and outpatient payment logic and terms, which include CMS MS-DRG and APC grouping methodology and payment constructs, TriCare APR-DRG, ICD-9 procedure codes, Revenue Codes, and CPT-4 codes.Familiarity with major payers, insurance companies, benefits consultants, and third party payers.Experience using data base and analytical software (e.g., Access, Excel, Word, and SPSS).Minimum Qualifications: (including years of experience preferred):• 4 year college degree or higher.• 3-5 years health care experience.• Preferred experience in hospital sector.• Willingness and ability to travel to client location, estimated at 15-35%.EOEM/F/D/VJ2W:MON1Posted 7/16/12

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Manager, Strategic Markets Job

Details: Job Summary:Responsible for managing the assigned strategic partners to profitability through analysis and partner relationships. He/She will be responsible for monitoring product and partner performance at a detailed level and for making recommendations for future product changes, partner strategies, and potential new partners. Maintains an understanding of the business drivers and market situation within their market to proactively manage the vertical. Works with numerous internal resources and departments to achieve execution of business needs. Participates to drive tactical execution of all programs and ensure goal achievement, partner compliance, operations excellence, and bank soundness.Essential Job Functions:Gains understanding of our product and partner profitability dynamics to proactively participate in managing their assigned partners. Build relationships and buy in with critical internal resources (risk, pricing, finance) to ensure shared point of view on the business. Participates in client discussions based on analysis and recommendations. Reviews and distributes reports from CI&S and BI groups. Proposes adjustments and recommendations to Senior Manager and Director.Establishes rapport with partners and ensures meetings with all levels of partner organization occur on a regular basis. Communicates regularly with key contacts at partners via a mix of channels including: telephone, email, and in person at on-site meetings and various events. Participates in preparation and presenting partner presentations based on research, and proactive analysis on recommendations for the program. Creates agendas for and participates in meetings between key client contacts and Alliance Data. Follows up on issues and concerns generated by the partner as well internal stakeholders.Manages and implements operational aspects (Legal, marketing, collateral, quarterly audits) of the strategic l business to ensure we and our partners are in compliance with all appropriate rules, regulations and with an eye to reputational risk.Interface with all internal key business partners on efforts pertaining to new and/or improved capabilities and strategies to help profitably manage the businessPartners with the Sr. Manager and Director to manage the team at the highest productivity and quality standards to help optimize profitability and growth.Understanding of market conditions and competitive dynamics for the identified strategic market verticalsParticipates in the budgeting and forecasting process for sales and marketing expenses as well as the key P&L line items and understand variances as requiredQualificationsEducation Requirements: Bachelors degree- Marketing, Business, OperationsWork Experience: 6-8 yearsPast experience in Sales, Marketing, Operations or strong related credit experience. Supervisory and Client or Project Management experience.Other Skills, Knowledge or Abilities:Credit experience with a particular emphasis in marketing, analysis, portfolio/risk management, product development, product management, and retention. Ability to understand multi-product marketing concepts and principles. Knowledge of marketing concepts and principles (segmentation, offer strategies, testing strategy, seasonal planning, email, multi-channel marketing concepts). Strong analytical skills and familiarity with budgeting and business analysis. Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and (verbal and written) communication skills, including the ability to influence others and be a strong negotiator. Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills to lead a team and provide direction. Ability to work independently with little supervision and serve as a leader and representative of Alliance Data. Ability to interact with senior management and executives. Excellent project/time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Ability to build and manage internal and external relationships. Ability to facilitate effective group presentations/discussions. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Aptitude for detail and accuracy. Ability to research and analyze data. Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment. Ability to understand core business capabilities and construct new solutions/products based on those capabilities. Previous elective medical or third party financing experience is highly desired.Compensation and BenefitsAlliance Data offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).Conditions of EmploymentAll job offers are contingent upon succesful completion of credit and background checks.About Our TeamLet's face it; it's a brand loyal world we're living in, which is why Alliance Data Retail Services offers integrated private label and co-brand credit card programs enhanced by integrated marketing services. We manage over 90 credit programs for America's most recognized retailers, helping them sell more and improve customer loyalty.About UsAlliance Data® and its combined businesses (including Epsilon® and LoyaltyOne®) is North America’s largest and most comprehensive provider of transaction-based, data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions, driving business growth and profitability for some of today’s most recognizable brands, such as HSN, J. Crew, The Buckle, and Eddie Bauer, among others. Alliance Data helps its clients create and increase customer loyalty through marketing-driven solutions that engage millions of customers each day across multiple touch points using traditional, digital, mobile and other emerging technologies. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data is a stable, rapidly growing company that employs nearly 9,000 associates at more than 50 locations worldwide. To learn more about us, visit http://www.alliancedata.com/, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AllianceDataor on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AllianceData.

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Strategic Buyer - Electronics (11219)

Details: Leading purchasing and supply chain management professional responsible for strategies related to Electronics components (incl. printed-circuit-boards & assemblies, wiring harnesses, etc.), cost reduction efforts, and supplier relationships (including long-term agreements, negotiation, quality, etc.). Responsibilities of Position: Develop, implement and manage sourcing strategies; evaluate and select electronics suppliers, including global opportunities, negotiation of supply agreements and rationalization of the current supply base Develop and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives directly aligned with global sourcing strategies; execute cost reduction programs including supplier transitions Support and lead new product launch activities as they relate to procurement of electronics components Drive continuous improvement in the supply chain in support of business goals utilizing long-term agreements and value engineering Develop and implement actions to achieve supply chain management goals for electronics: 0 PPM, 100% delivery performance, productivity Support and/or lead supplier quality improvement programs Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships while supporting Bendix / KB supply chain strategies leveraging off global synergies Provide support to plants for strategic issues, performance issues and Electronics CoC programs

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Strategic Account Executive - Healthcare or PBM

Details: ?Manages assigned accounts with a focus on client trend management, strategic plan development and execution, cultivating multi-level client relationships and manages staff.•Manages client contract renewal activities with the primary goals of retaining client, obtaining multiple year agreements and maintaining or improving profitability.•Maintains consistent and regular client communications. Prepares and presents regular client performance reviews, including identification of cost drivers, recommendations for cost savings opportunities, utilization and cost reports, Rx Updates, and Catalyst Rx news. Prioritizes and conducts regular on-site or telephonic client meetings as appropriate to proactively review client benefits, drug utilization and trend management strategies.•Manages account team and ensures that all client specific requirements are met including but not limited to (1) maintaining documentation of most current benefit designs, including exclusions, inclusions, formularies and co-pay structures and that information is accessible to Customer Service Pharmacy Technicians; (2) documenting plan change requests from clients and obtains appropriate approval, updates the Benefit Design Summary on the web, and confirms the plan change is completed and accurate; (3) following all audit requirements. Reviews Benefit Design Summary documents at least annually with clients and receives appropriate client signature approval.•Maintains a complete understanding of client contract terms including but not limited to the monitoring and reporting of performance guarantees. Ensures that all assigned contracts are monitored and reported as stated in the terms.•Manages and mentors client services team members on creating and delivering client presentations, implementation activities and daily client interaction; Provides staff with feedback at least quarterly on the level of accomplishment of personal and departmental goals. Develops strategies for staff development and retention.•Participates in recruitment activities for prospective employees.•Establishes multiple corporate relationships and participates in client sponsored events/charities. Cultivates in-group growth through these relationships.•Stays abreast of industry trends and developments and demonstrates strong communication skills in presenting these to clients and staff. Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy benefit strategies and Catalyst Rx clinical programs.•Supervises and assists in the development of client specific implementation plans and manages overall client implementations, including but not limited to written signature of approval by the client of the Benefit Design Summary within 30 days of the client?s effective date with Catalyst Rx.•Provides leadership to client services team members in departmental and corporate initiatives.•Provides regular feedback to management team regarding client requirements and business development opportunities.•Provides training, support and direction to customer service representatives and staff as necessary. Updates the web tool with appropriate client specific information, e.g. member communication materials, formulary exceptions, exception documents. Educates and assists clients in using help desk for day-to-day inquiries.•Participates in sales preparation meetings and finalist sales presentations as necessary.•Ensures quick response and follow-up to client inquiries, including returning phone calls and emails within 2 hours and attempted resolution of all issues in less than 48 hours. Follows-up with client within 24 hours after issue resolution.•Regularly attends and actively participates in company meetings as requested.•Participates as preceptor/mentor to new staff as requested. Assists in the development of ongoing training topics and materials for staff.•Exhibits compliant and ethical behavior in the performance of job responsibilities, including complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Catalyst Code of Conduct, Business Ethics Policies and Procedures and other polices and procedures applicable to position.•Actively participates in Catalyst?s Compliance and Ethics Program, including attending annual compliance and ethics training and reporting suspected violations of the law or Catalyst?s policies and procedures via Catalyst?s Procedures for Reporting Incidents of Possible Improper Employment Practices, Misconduct, or Improper Financial/Accounting Practices.•Follows all policies and procedures relating to job responsibilities and participates in the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures for Client Services, as appropriate.•Performs other duties as assigned to meet corporate objectives.•Provides support to other departments as requested.•Significant travel required.

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Strategic Accts Program Mgr

Details: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is currently seeking a Strategic Accounts Program Manager.This position is responsible for ensuring success regarding the overall experience of a customer within Konica Minolta?s strategic accounts. The main focus is to provide a single point of focus on non-sales related issues. This positionwill have exposure to both Konica Minolta and customer senior managementpositions.RESPONSIBILITIES:Identifies and recommends productivity enhancements, base identification, classification and new product updatesFacilitates customer inquiries through resolution, single point of contact for both internal and external post sales tasks and initiates non-sales transactions (exchanges, relocations)Maintains customer ?report card? of key performance indicators; prepares customer reviews and surveys. Presents results to Konica Minolta and customer senior management.Ensures compliance to contract terms by all partiesLeads and manages strategic customer focused projects. This includes planning, budgeting, scheduling and training. Projects are cross-functional and may include customer employees and consultants.Performs other duties as assigned

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Strategic Purchaser

Details: Global SourcingHydraulics & Mechanical ComponentsThe Mechanical & Supply Centers, Sourcing Department is part of the overall Vestas Global Sourcing organisation. It is primarily based in Århus, Denmark, and responsible for Vestas Global supplier base. The Department is split into four System areas of which Hydraulics & Mechanical Components is one. This System area is responsible for Categories: Hydraulics, Lubricants, Lubrication Systems, Yaw Gears & Motors, Ventilation, Cooling & Heating Systems, Internal Crane and Safety Equipment. The Hydraulics & Mechanical Components team is a relatively young team of 13 people located in Denmark, China, India and USA, Whereas 5 people are dedicated to the Hydraulics Category.We are responsible for developing the supply base short, medium & long term with a view to always be able to satisfy requirements (KPIs) re. safety, quality, delivery and cost and thereby contribute actively to improve the competitive strength of the Group.  Leading and driving improvement to Total Cost of Ownership is imperative.  Responsibilities:Responsible for KPI fulfilment on own supplier portfolio Participate in Category Management Team(s) Participate in Strategy development Lead negotiations/develop negotiation strategies Coordinate and align efforts/initiatives with SCM colleagues Support factory buyers on any issues with suppliers, interface to factories  Qualifications:M.Sc. in Engineering, M.Sc. in Economics & Business Administration or a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or other relevant education. In addition to that we expect that: You have minimum 2 years of strategic purchase experience. 'Preferred, but not required', experience within Hydraulics. You are a strong communicator who are experienced in negotiating contracts on a high professional level in an industrial company You master English both verbally and in writing You are an experienced IT user (Microsoft Office)Competencies:You are action-oriented and motivated by participating in setting the agenda You are result-oriented, persistent and strong in navigating in a varied and challenging working environment You are a team player with excellent collaboration skills (you will have a very broad interface - both internally and externally - and will work closely with people from all over the organisation and on all organisational levels) You are dynamic and proactive - and you seek out new tasks and challenges on your own initiative and are ready to take the lead and make a special effort You are structured and systematic - you are excellent at making plans, prioritising and follow up with focus on quality You are change-oriented and used to adapt according to the development in the company and in the department     Additional information:The position involves approximately 40 days of travelling. Experience the forces of windJoin Vestas and work with cutting-edge wind technology    As one of the world leaders in wind power solutions with wind turbine installations in over 65 countries and more than 20.000 employees globally, Vestas looks to accelerate innovation through the development of our employees' skills and talents. Our goal is to reduce CO2 emissions dramatically and ensure a sustainable world for future generations.

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Strategic Account Executive - Healthcare or PBM

Details: ?Manages assigned accounts with a focus on client trend management, strategic plan development and execution, cultivating multi-level client relationships and manages staff.•Manages client contract renewal activities with the primary goals of retaining client, obtaining multiple year agreements and maintaining or improving profitability.•Maintains consistent and regular client communications. Prepares and presents regular client performance reviews, including identification of cost drivers, recommendations for cost savings opportunities, utilization and cost reports, Rx Updates, and Catalyst Rx news. Prioritizes and conducts regular on-site or telephonic client meetings as appropriate to proactively review client benefits, drug utilization and trend management strategies.•Manages account team and ensures that all client specific requirements are met including but not limited to (1) maintaining documentation of most current benefit designs, including exclusions, inclusions, formularies and co-pay structures and that information is accessible to Customer Service Pharmacy Technicians; (2) documenting plan change requests from clients and obtains appropriate approval, updates the Benefit Design Summary on the web, and confirms the plan change is completed and accurate; (3) following all audit requirements. Reviews Benefit Design Summary documents at least annually with clients and receives appropriate client signature approval.•Maintains a complete understanding of client contract terms including but not limited to the monitoring and reporting of performance guarantees. Ensures that all assigned contracts are monitored and reported as stated in the terms.•Manages and mentors client services team members on creating and delivering client presentations, implementation activities and daily client interaction; Provides staff with feedback at least quarterly on the level of accomplishment of personal and departmental goals. Develops strategies for staff development and retention.•Participates in recruitment activities for prospective employees.•Establishes multiple corporate relationships and participates in client sponsored events/charities. Cultivates in-group growth through these relationships.•Stays abreast of industry trends and developments and demonstrates strong communication skills in presenting these to clients and staff. Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy benefit strategies and Catalyst Rx clinical programs.•Supervises and assists in the development of client specific implementation plans and manages overall client implementations, including but not limited to written signature of approval by the client of the Benefit Design Summary within 30 days of the client?s effective date with Catalyst Rx.•Provides leadership to client services team members in departmental and corporate initiatives.•Provides regular feedback to management team regarding client requirements and business development opportunities.•Provides training, support and direction to customer service representatives and staff as necessary. Updates the web tool with appropriate client specific information, e.g. member communication materials, formulary exceptions, exception documents. Educates and assists clients in using help desk for day-to-day inquiries.•Participates in sales preparation meetings and finalist sales presentations as necessary.•Ensures quick response and follow-up to client inquiries, including returning phone calls and emails within 2 hours and attempted resolution of all issues in less than 48 hours. Follows-up with client within 24 hours after issue resolution.•Regularly attends and actively participates in company meetings as requested.•Participates as preceptor/mentor to new staff as requested. Assists in the development of ongoing training topics and materials for staff.•Exhibits compliant and ethical behavior in the performance of job responsibilities, including complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Catalyst Code of Conduct, Business Ethics Policies and Procedures and other polices and procedures applicable to position.•Actively participates in Catalyst?s Compliance and Ethics Program, including attending annual compliance and ethics training and reporting suspected violations of the law or Catalyst?s policies and procedures via Catalyst?s Procedures for Reporting Incidents of Possible Improper Employment Practices, Misconduct, or Improper Financial/Accounting Practices.•Follows all policies and procedures relating to job responsibilities and participates in the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures for Client Services, as appropriate.•Performs other duties as assigned to meet corporate objectives.•Provides support to other departments as requested.•Significant travel required.

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Strategic Planning Analyst

Details: Category:   Management Shift:   Facility:   Main Campus Department:   Planning Bachelors Degree 2 years of experience required Strategic Planning Analyst  PURPOSE:This position will primarily support the Leadership within the Strategy & Business Development Department in the day-to-day activities required in all areas of strategic planning & business development relative to developing, directing and communicating business and strategic plans to benefit new or expanded clinical, advocacy, research, education, foundation and business opportunities. It facilitates the development and maintenance of data collection, analysis, and reporting of internal PCH data and external market and environmental data to assist leadership in making sound business decisions. REQUIRED:Ability to incorporate data analysis into Power Point presentations. Bachelors in Healthcare, Business or related field. Proficient in Power Point and Excel. Two years of healthcare experience in strategic planning and/or service line management. PREFERRED:Masters in Health Services Administration, MBA or related advanced degree.

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