**Resp & Qualifications** **Candidates are preferred to live in the MD/DC/VA area in order to travel into our local offices periodically.** **PURPOSE:** The Pharmacy Product Portfolio Manager is responsible for driving product portfolio management, product operation, and product lifecycle design activities while working across the company to develop processes to mediate the gaps. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for building partnerships with other business functions to improve product development efficiency, execution alignment, and time-to-market. Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio presentation and planning across the company. Track budget for various product development and research programs and provide analysis for strategic product planning. Understand, assess, and improve Product Development Lifecycle internal processes. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Provide direct support to the organization in all designatedPharmacy (Rx) product segments, by serving as the subject matter expert; assisting in strategic planning; operations process improvement assistance; assistance in operational staff training; making presentations to accounts and brokers; conducting broker training, conducting Sales training; conducting large scale employee/member or prospect meetings. Provide subject matter expertise and leadership to all areas of the company related to Market regulations, policies and nuances, and serve as an advisor on related implementations and task forces. + Manage and assist in the development of new products and features for Pharmacy (Rx) Products. Identify differentiated, innovative and value-added benefits to succeed in highly competitive market. Determine the strategic fit of product portfolio and develop strategies to target high growth and high value customer segments. As products are developed or modified, ensure that they are consistent with overall corporate strategic direction. On continual basis, engage in comprehensive product life cycle management for all products. + Manage and assist in the analysis, evaluation, quantification, and determination of future marketplace opportunities to create product and segment strategies balancing customer needs, financial requirements and corporate strategic goals. Maintain market focus by utilizing primary and secondary marketing research and by engaging feedback from accounts, brokers and members. Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and publish annual product/segment plan. + For assigned Pharmacy (Rx) products, manage and assist in the facilitation of multidisciplinary product development or product implementation teams. Serve as business owner, point person and consensus builder for marketing, product, and strategic issues. For assigned Market, manage and assist in the monitoring of customer and member value, enrollment, customer satisfaction, and market and competitor trends in order to recommend new products, product enhancements, or product retirements. Develop monthly updates and presentation of quarterly comprehensive closing documents to marketing staff in order to gauge Market's performance and to summarize key findings and trends. + Lead the Go-to-Market efforts for the portfolio and communicate both internally and externally regarding portfolio design and tactical positioning. Influence teams and various internal stakeholders to achieve set objectives while remaining true to our values and competencies. Present and sell strategic recommendations to the CEO and to Executive Management. Serve as Market "champion" and spokesperson, to ensure that potential internal investors at all levels of the organization are attracted to and fully informed of products' and segments' marketability, profitability, and fit within the changing marketplace. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources. **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education Level:** Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. **Experience:** 5 years demonstrated product management/product analysis or related experience. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Pharmacy, PBM or Health Plan Product Experience. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)** + Highly developed analytical skills and must be able to effectively communicate complex marketing and business-related issues to a diverse audience (both written and orally). + Ability to build productive relationships, be effective in individual and group meetings, be skilled in conflict resolution negotiations, and be able to lead and work effectively on cross-functional teams. + Aggressive in desire to produce innovative alternatives and be willing to defend suggestions in varied circumstances. + Proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. + Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging. **Salary Range:** $85,752 - $170,313 (salaries are based on education, years of experience & internal equity). **Salary Range Disclaimer** The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). **Department** Product Lifecycle and Strategy **Equal Employment Opportunity** CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. **Where To Apply** Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers **Federal Disc/Physical Demand** Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted. **Sponsorship in US** Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship \#LI-CN1 REQNUMBER: 20585