Proposal Development Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts•Hingham, MA

About The Position

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue. Major Responsibilities: Request for Proposal (RFP) responsibilities: serve as the Pharmacy point of contact for account RFPs; manage all aspects of coordinating the Pharmacy response Request for Information (RFI) responsibilities: serve as the Pharmacy point of contact for RFIs; manage all aspects of coordinating the Pharmacy response. Maintain and update the database of Pharmacy responses for RFPs and the RFP tracking log Work closely with clinical subject matter experts, the PBM, and Sales/Marketing to support messaging of Pharmacy management programs and initiatives Collaborate with colleagues in Health & Medical Management to identify opportunities to showcase the value of pharmacy-medical integration in RFP responses Maintain external-facing collateral used for RFP responses, ensuring the most up to date version is provided. This also includes maintaining up to date drug lists to support proposal responses. Work closely and collaboratively with the entire Pharmacy team and other key departments throughout Blue Cross as needed to understand, monitor, and document new account solution initiatives. Identify and present emerging market trends in RFPs to help drive Pharmacy Clinical market programs. Support developing best practices across the team, to improve efficiencies and strategic positioning to the market Actively represent Pharmacy on interdepartmental teams and work groups as needed Maintain archive of completed RFPs and RFIs, with all relevant analyses and documentation Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities): Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills to execute on a variety of projects under specific time restraints Strategic thinker with a passion for learning and understanding, with ability to connect dots and effectively translate internal descriptions and terminology into client-facing content Superior written and verbal communication skills Self-directed, ability to anticipate and initiate tasks as necessary and work independently to meet deadlines Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with PBM and other internal business areas, including ability to facilitate meetings Solid knowledge and use of Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Education/Relevant Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience 5+ years of Managed Care industry experience required, experience with Clinical/Pharmacy strongly preferred Previous experience with Proposals and/or Project Management a plus. Minimum Education Requirements: High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA? We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL. As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. 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Requirements

Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills to execute on a variety of projects under specific time restraints
Strategic thinker with a passion for learning and understanding, with ability to connect dots and effectively translate internal descriptions and terminology into client-facing content
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed, ability to anticipate and initiate tasks as necessary and work independently to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with PBM and other internal business areas, including ability to facilitate meetings
Solid knowledge and use of Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience
5+ years of Managed Care industry experience required, experience with Clinical/Pharmacy strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Proposals and/or Project Management a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Pharmacy point of contact for account RFPs
Manage all aspects of coordinating the Pharmacy response Request for Information (RFI) responsibilities
Serve as the Pharmacy point of contact for RFIs
Manage all aspects of coordinating the Pharmacy response
Maintain and update the database of Pharmacy responses for RFPs and the RFP tracking log
Work closely with clinical subject matter experts, the PBM, and Sales/Marketing to support messaging of Pharmacy management programs and initiatives
Collaborate with colleagues in Health & Medical Management to identify opportunities to showcase the value of pharmacy-medical integration in RFP responses
Maintain external-facing collateral used for RFP responses, ensuring the most up to date version is provided.
Maintain up to date drug lists to support proposal responses.
Work closely and collaboratively with the entire Pharmacy team and other key departments throughout Blue Cross as needed to understand, monitor, and document new account solution initiatives.
Identify and present emerging market trends in RFPs to help drive Pharmacy Clinical market programs.
Support developing best practices across the team, to improve efficiencies and strategic positioning to the market
Actively represent Pharmacy on interdepartmental teams and work groups as needed
Maintain archive of completed RFPs and RFIs, with all relevant analyses and documentation