Job Summary:
Lockton is currently seeking a Regional Leader to manage a team of consulting professionals servicing employer clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism; possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility to easily adapt to changing priorities.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Minimal book of business responsibility.
• Overall responsibility for unit performance including growth and persistency.
• Provide direct client support and services as appropriate for complex and/or high-profile clients.
• Develop rapport and enhance the "team" approach and service delivery to all existing accounts and prospective accounts.
• Develop team for consistent and high value deliverables
• Allocate resources/assign cases and prospect projects within the unit.
• Primary role in ensuring continued training, development and primary resource for team members.
• Manage Associates and complete performance evaluations for unit (including salary and bonus review) in conjunction with VP for Account team.
• Assist Producer or Chief Growth Officer in sales opportunities to prospective clients.
• Determine when Producer or Consulting Services Director involvement is necessary in problem resolution.
• Oversees full region book of business to ensure overall client strategy is developed and achieved.
• Assist in peer review for unit's client deliverables
• Build relationships with PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and other pharmacy vendors.
• Collaboration across specialty practices with regards to relationships, process efficiencies and point solutions
• Maintain ongoing client relationships by attending on-site client meetings and/or lunch and evening events, as needed.
• Attendanceat internal meetings/educational programs.
Requirements:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in business related field.
• Minimum 15 to 20 years' experience in the industry, specifically experience in PBMs or health plans.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years Management experience preferred.
• A complete working knowledge of pharmacy benefits in multiple product lines (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, commercial Health Plan, self-funded employer).
• Proven experience in developing and executing strategic plans that align with organizational goals and drive long-term growth.
• Excellent organization, communication and negotiation skills.
• A firm working knowledge of welfare benefits in multiple product lines (i.e. medical, dental, life, AD&D, disability) and a basic understanding of risk and insurance.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet expertise.
• Complete working knowledge of differing financial arrangements and products available to clients
• Must be knowledgeable on compliance requirements and federal/state legislation.
• Must be available for travel and willing to accept responsibility for client/vendor entertainment.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred but not required
• Legal right to work in the United States
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