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Sr. Manager, Program and Project Management (Pharmacy Benefits Management)
full-time

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The Pharmacy Production Stabilization team provides management and end-to-end oversight of all Pharmacy production stabilization issues, driving issues from identification to resolution within a matrixed environment. The Senior Manager of the Pharmacy Production Stabilization team will report to the Director of Pharmacy Performance. In this role you will be responsible for the management and ownership of the end-to-end activities needed to bring all pharmacy production stabilization issues to full resolution, develop executive level communications and reporting to keep key stakeholders informed of status, and support annual readiness activities.  Leading a team of professionals, you will drive processes and business efficiencies in support of our culture of affordability.  This position will work closely with the Pharmacy Strategy and Operations team, cross-functionally with other teams within Blue Shield, as well as with our external vendor partners to ensure timely and accurate resolution of pharmacy production stabilization issues. 

 

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning. 


About Blue Shield of California

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies. 

At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. 

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!  

Our Values: 

  • Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. 
  • Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
  • Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. 

Our Workplace Model:

At Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose – whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach – by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.

Two Ways of Working:

  • Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above). Exceptions:

o   Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.

o   Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.

o   For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

  • On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

Other facts

Tech stack
Program Management,Project Management,Pharmacy Benefits Management,Leadership,Communication,Problem Solving,Team Building,Business Efficiency,Stakeholder Management,Critical Thinking,Collaboration,Reporting,Process Improvement,Vendor Management,Healthcare,Continuous Learning

About Blue Shield of California

Ascendiun is a nonprofit and ultimate parent company of Blue Shield of California, Blue Shield Promise Health Plan, Altais and Stellarus. The Ascendiun family of companies are dedicated to advancing better health outcomes, making care more affordable and addressing the unique needs of diverse communities.

Team size: 1 employee
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 2025

What you'll do

  • The Senior Manager will oversee all pharmacy production stabilization issues from identification to resolution, develop executive communications, and support annual readiness activities. This role involves leading a team and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

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What does a Sr. Manager, Program and Project Management (Pharmacy Benefits Management) do at Blue Shield of California?

As a Sr. Manager, Program and Project Management (Pharmacy Benefits Management) at Blue Shield of California, you will: the Senior Manager will oversee all pharmacy production stabilization issues from identification to resolution, develop executive communications, and support annual readiness activities. This role involves leading a team and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders..

Why join Blue Shield of California as a Sr. Manager, Program and Project Management (Pharmacy Benefits Management)?

Blue Shield of California is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

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