Process Improvement Project Analyst Principal

Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well.  We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make.

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Job Description

The Process Improvement Project Analyst Principal is responsible for directing a wide variety of initiatives to achieve significant financial, operational, customer satisfaction, and/or employee satisfaction impact. This includes but is not limited to: business process re-engineering, improving engagement across departments, improving process within a department and creating new processes where needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise and/or multi-department initiatives using Lean Six Sigma or other frameworks and methodologies to benefit realization and control; lead cross-functional teams, including members of business, functional staff, and external vendors
• Mentor, coach, and provide training support for team members in project work, process improvements, Lean Six Sigma methodology, toolkit, and project framework for successful and timely completion of initiatives.
• Drive culture of quality, coordinate and oversee implementation of continuous improvement standards, including training, opportunity identification, and improvement development
• Provide updates to/facilitate decisions with leadership, project champions and other impacted stakeholders
• Manage external vendors and third-parties supporting continuous improvement functions
• Support departmental budget planning and oversight
• Maintain deep connection to healthcare industry knowledge, trends, insights and benchmarks to drive key processes within the business
• Build strong relationship with leaders across the business, including executive leadership, to drive credible outcomes and strategic leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Liberal Arts, Business, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required

• 7 years of experience in Six Sigma, Kaizen, problem-solving/root cause analysis, or process management

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel
• Leadership skills, with ability to develop and deliver executive level presentations
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, and gain commitment at all levels within organization
• Proven track record of driving results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Strong change management skills with flexibility and collaborative spirit
• Deep understanding and expertise in continuous improvement
• Innovative problem solving along with strong business acumen and analytical capabilities
• Ability to understand, identify and mitigate risks associated with the work done by their teams and work with businesses to improve the risk profile of applicable transactions and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT, Liberal Arts, Business, or related area of study
• Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) or healthcare experience
• Change Agent Training and/or experience
• Experience leading through change while forging engagement and stability in teams

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must be able to "move or traverse"
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and/or other office productivity equipment
• Must be able to hear and constantly communicate information and ideas. Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.   

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.