By 2023, Patient and Specialty Services (PSS) is projected to support over 1.4 Million patients and im-pact nearly $4B of Novartis’s US Pharma revenue. PSS provides mission critical support to Novartis brands by helping patients access medications needed to improve their health.
The creation of an internal Engagement Center is a strategic priority for US Pharma. We have an in-credible opportunity to formulate exciting new partnerships to deliver transformative patient services. The PSS team is uniquely positioned to help support our goal of providing appropriate medications to twice as many patients twice as fast.
The Engagement Center will support all franchises by providing omni-channel customer support and patient access. By leveraging workforce management, technology, and through staff retention and engagement, it will ensure strong alignment with PSS brand goals. The team is committed to helping customers by improving medication delivery.
The Case Mangement team within the Engagement Center Specialist will be responsible for providing support and information about products, programs and services of their prescribed Novartis medicines.
• If you are customer-obsessed.
• If you are energized by leading teams of people through change.
• If you are motivated by measured outcomes.
You should consider joining the Novartis PSS Engagement Center.
Overview:
Working under direction of the Associate Director of Case Management or other leadership, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Patient and Specialty Services (PSS) Customer Engagement Center (CEC). The Team Lead will be responsible for the direct oversight and management of a team of Care Navigators in order to monitor the team’s activity, achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), productivity and quality.
As a Team Lead you will also participate in development and design pre-implementation sessions that may include testing and system simulations. You will be responsible for ensuring the Care Navigators on your team are able to (1) access and utilize the CRM system for day-to-day case management, (2) access knowledge and content that will help assist customer and patient outreaches, (3) ensure team is appropriately trained and ready for their “go-live” date and (4) receive escalations regarding process and/or systems. In addition, you will be expected to provide performance / constructive feedback to CNs during performance reviews and other touchpoints throughout the year.
Team Leads will specialize in a specific Novartis US Pharma brand(s) to handle interactions for the program(s) you are assigned. Also, you may act as a mentor or coach to other care navigators and contribute to operational process enhancements.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Lead and manage a team of 10-15 customer-facing Care Navigators with responsibility for handling general inquiries, product / program questions, and services such as free trial offer enrollment, co-pay enrollment, adherence enrollment, etc.
• Support the day-to-day operations, escalations and performance of highly customer-focused contact center which serves customers across channels such as Web, SMS, chatbot, email, e-fax etc.
• Monitor performance, attendance, and quality at the team level and lead coaching, training, and support to drive service excellence and KPI achievement.
• Identify trends in associate behavior and performance to guide coaching, training, and communication; assist in identification of process improvements.
• Share and encourage best practices for motivating Care Navigators; foster a collaborative team environment; foster a culture of innovation.
• Communicate regularly with the team regarding policy changes, improvement opportunities, and policies.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $84,000 — $126,000 /year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.What you’ll bring to the role:
Education:
• HS Diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience:
Required Experience:
o Minimum 3+years of Patient Services, Healthcare or Contact Center Experience
o Minimum of 1+ years Case Management experience
o Previous team leadership experience
o Previous leadership, team building, and performance management or Novartis team leadership experience.
o Strong critical thinking skills and ability to multi-task
o Strong business acumen and experience in patient services operations
Preferred Experience:
o Minimum 6-months of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
o Strong analytical acumen and ability to effectively forecast contact volumes, manage operational scheduling of resources and day-to-day operations
o Experience working with salesforce.com CRM platforms and telephone technology
o Background in Nursing, Social Work, Pharmacy and/or Office Practice Managment (This position does not require the practice of nursing)
o Previous supervisory experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• This job requires you live within 90 miles of the East Hanover site of Novartis.
• When working from home, a quiet dedicated space with internet/WiFi service or the ability to obtain such service (Novartis offers a subsidy to partially cover the cost of this technology) where the employee can work without interruption
• For Patient Support Center (PSC) Roles with a Dedicated Training Period: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete initial training, including passing simulations and become certified to do the role.
You’ll receive:
Competitive salary, annual bonus, health insurance, paid vacation/holidays, potential flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, employee recognition scheme.
Why consider Novartis?
750 million. That’s how many lives our products touch. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.
We are Novartis. Join us and help us re-imagine medicine.
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