Product Manager - Pharmacy

POSITION SUMMARY

Manage significant product initiatives. Strong project management skills, strong technical knowledge of products and systems

- Lead development of Pharmacy strategy and implementation for Enterprise Initiative(s)

- Support segment specific pharmacy product and program offerings

Fundamental Components:

- Leverages in-depth knowledge and understanding of products across functions and market segments in directing the development and implementation of new product initiatives, including product enhancements

- Directs, evaluates and provides requirements/specifications for use of appropriate business processes and systems to support product initiatives

- Seek and maintain comprehensive understanding of internal and external environmental influences and competitive pressures to develop and enhance product portfolio

- Consult / drive effective product offerings to customers to meet organizational goals

- Understand and track key financial performance indicators to insure effective product portfolio performance.

- Establish and manage large (or significant) cross-functional development and implementation work groups. Anticipate resource needs, set priorities, establish accountabilities, define roles/responsibilities and manage relationships to secure necessary resources not under direct control.

- May participate and/or conduct focus group sessions, broker briefings or one-on-one meetings with consultants, brokers, general agents and/or employer groups in support of sales efforts

- Interprets legislative, competitive and industry issues to recommend new products or product enhancements

- Exhibits the following Technical Mgr, Prod Mgmt / Dev Behaviors

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:

6+ years of related industry experience.

EDUCATION

The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Functional - Products-Other/Pharmacy/4-6 Years

Functional - Project Management/Cross-functional project management/4-6 Years

Functional - Sales & Service/Account Management/1-3 Years

REQUIRED SKILLS

General Business/Ensuring Project Discipline/ADVANCED

General Business/Communicating for Impact/ADVANCED

Leadership/Anticipating and Innovating/ADVANCED

DESIRED SKILLS

Sales/Creating Innovative Products/MASTERY

Leadership/Creating Accountability/FOUNDATION

Leadership/Developing and Executing Strategy/MASTERY

Telework Specifications:

Considered only for current internal teleworkers (in any area)

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

- Experience leading cross functional project management initiatives.

- In-depth understanding of the regulatory environment.

- Advanced communication/presentation skills.

- Pharmacy Product Management experience desired

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.

We conduct pre-employment drug and background testing. Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position.

Employment Type Regular Career Band Description Professional