Patient Support Manager

Position Overview
The candidate will be responsible for the flawless execution of the project.
The Program Manager will manage day to day activities, provide project
guidance, support, monitor the project progress and ensure the completion of
the milestones as per the defined time lines. The Program Manager will also be
responsible for regular communication with the client as well as identifying
key issues, gaps and creating corresponding action plans and corrective
measures.

Key responsibilities:
*
Onboarding of the Patient Support program agents and Care Coaches, ensure the
receipt of initial Project specific training and every ‎6 months refresher
training.
* Plans, controls and monitors development work while motivating a team.
* Daily/weekly sporadic checks of the planned activities versus completed to identify gaps.
* Ensure the availability of the completed signed & dated Informed Consent forms.
* Ensure the completion of tracking tools on the same day of completing activities.
* Highlight any gaps with the care coach & understanding root cause, corrective & preventive action plan should be created in case of repeated issues (CAPA creation will be based on the severity & frequency of identified issues)
* Performing accompanied visits with Care Coaches to ensure completion and patient's satisfaction.
* Attending calls with Care Coaches as an observer.
* For assigned task, formulates a proposed approach, plan and schedule and estimates time to meet business objectives.
* Direct Ad-hoc calls with the patients to ensure overall patient satisfaction and identify any gaps with the Care Coach.
* Review of the Adverse event reporting forms ahead of submission to Merck to ensure the following:
* Form completion & accuracy
* Information matching with the primary source (if any)
* Reporting within the specified timelines
* Tracking of the reported adverse event on the patient's tracking form
* Review & approve the Adverse event reconciliation tracker ahead of sharing with the Client
* Review & approve the Monthly project tracking system ahead of sharing with Merck
* Ensure project specific files are maintained throughout the project life cycle, quarterly checks of files completion and updates.
* Ensure regular tracking of project's Pass-through expenses.
* Identifies emerging issues/risks and their implications and propose solutions.
* Manages staff involved in call center, care coaches and field executives.
* Reports on progress towards business objectives and discuss future directions.
* Establish the program framework and implementation process with clear timelines and deliverables
* Ensure the development and timely delivery of monthly program status reports
* Cross-functional collaboration with internal functions as per program needs and requirements
* Assesses project risks and specifies contingencies.

Skills & Experience required:

Candidates interested in joining IQVIA PSP team in the Egypt will have:

➢ Experience in the pharmaceutical market access industry.
➢ Strong understanding of patient support programs in the life science
industry.
➢ Excellent knowledge of patient communication skills
➢ Demonstrates competent project management skills with proven time management
and personal organizational skills.
➢ Good team-based interpersonal skills but also an ability to work
independently.
➢ Energetic, dynamic and self-driven individual with excellent communication,
presentation and interpersonal skills, communicating well with patients, HCPs.

Qualifications & Other requirements
In addition to the skills and experience above, candidates will have:

➢ Strong academic track record including minimum of a bachelor's degree in
life sciences or equivalent (physician or pharmacist).
➢ Master's degree is valued but is not essential.
➢ Willing to travel inside Egypt.
➢ Good managerial, leadership and communication skills.
➢ Fluency in English/Arabic.
➢ Advanced MS Office skills.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions
and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in
pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest
impact possible - to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more
at https://jobs.iqvia.com