Senior Manager, Specialty Pharmacy

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Manager, Specialty Pharmacy and contribute to improving the health and quality of life for people affected by chronic respiratory diseases. As a key member of our Market Access & Trade Department, you will be responsible for day-to-day communication with specialty pharmacy partners, executing the specialty pharmacy network strategy, and collaborating internally and externally to achieve business goals.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with 2+ years of specialty pharmacy experience
• Experience with the commercialization of products processed through medical benefits. Durable Medical experience preferred
• Strong understanding of and experience with FDA and/or OIG regulations
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including building strong working relationships and managing conflict both within and outside of Verona
• Demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and accountability
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change in a high-energy and fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of specialty distribution processes and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, strategic, and influencing skills

Responsibilities

• Understand product and payer reimbursement landscape and prior authorization guidelines and processes
• Partner with the Associate Director, Patient Services Operations around process flow efficiencies and needs
• Manage the trends and data with the specialty pharmacies
• Partner with Sales Operations for data integration, barriers, and output to determine key performance metrics and communication points with specialty pharmacy partners
• Manage the relationship between Verona Pharma and the external specialty pharmacy partners
• Maintain an integrated business plan, exploring opportunities with pharmacy partners and the HUB around patient and prescriber access of Ohtuvayre
• Manage the QBR process with the specialty pharmacies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Participate actively in cross-functional efforts to address operational barriers and implement solutions
• Monitor and measure internal performance data and market trends to optimize program effectiveness
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to address key business challenges and leverage best practices in patient and provider services
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations, maintaining high standards of quality and integrity