Description

About Benefitfocus:

Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT) is a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions for consumers, employers, insurance carriers and brokers. Benefitfocus has served numerous consumers on its platform that consists of an integrated portfolio of products and services enabling clients to more efficiently shop, enroll, manage and exchange benefits information. With a user-friendly interface and consumer-centric design, the Benefitfocus Platform provides one place for consumers to access all their benefits. Benefitfocus solutions support the administration of all types of benefits including core medical, dental and other voluntary benefits plans as well as wellness programs. 

Job Description:

The Program Analyst will be responsible for ongoing deliverables associated with the communication of a new product or product feature. This role will be responsible for monthly release notes, facilitating internal meetings to showcase product roadmap deliverables, analysis of market trends and coordination of product enablement deliverables throughout the organization.

Deliverables may include the tactical execution of product awareness ranging from ongoing monthly release cycle documentation to individual project tasks. This role provides cross-functional communication and bridges organizational gaps between different functional groups, most often between marketing, sales, customer success to drive the overall organizational enablement and awareness of product deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Perform market research and analyze data to identify product trends
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders across the organization to understand our audiences, their needs and current gaps
• Work with Product Management to support the execution and delivery of enablement materials for the roadmap and go-to-market strategies
• Act as a liaison to the Marketing organization in efforts to bring new products to market
• Work with associates across departments, including product management, legal and marketing, to curate and publish internal and externally-facing release notes each release cycle
• Collaborate with stakeholders on internal and external reoccurring customer deliverables such as release notes and webinars.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for cross-product efficiencies and alignment across the product portfolio
• Collaborate to develop and implement measurements of Product success
• Coordinate and facilitate re-occurring internal meetings to share upcoming product features
• Manage multiple projects at once
• Communicate on a regular basis to provide awareness and education of product developments for both internal and external audiences
• Project manage key tasks and milestones to ensure successful product enablement throughout the organization
• Attend internal reviews and communicate regularly with product managers to maintain knowledge and awareness of product developments
• Additional responsibilities, as required

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree and will also accept equivalent of Bachelor’s Degree through any suitable combination of education, training, or experience
• Knowledge of benefits, benefits administration and the benefits industry preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, quick learner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and work independently
• Strong project management skills with a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done

Benefitfocus is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace in which equality, representation and respect create a culture of belonging. It is Benefitfocus’ policy to encourage diversity in hiring, recognizing that this enriches the work environment for all Benefitfocus Associates and that a broad variety of perspectives enhances decision-making and creativity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. Benefitfocus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

Description

At Premier Research, we help biotech and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas into reality. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our staff members are the most valuable asset in delivering success. Inspiring and nurturing staff to do their best work means a better, healthier future for all. We’re a community of 2,000 people in more than 20 countries delivering unmatched expertise, operational skills, and dedication to meet the most challenging needs facing clinical trials today. 

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Neuroscience team that is passionate about improving healthcare through innovative clinical research. As a member of the Premier Research team, you’ll help create tangible solutions for patients in need while building cross-functional partnerships that enable your growth and success. 

What you’ll be doing:  

• Ensures successful management and coordination of efforts assigned to all members of the project team, including but not limited to Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Medical Affairs/Safety, to support milestone achievement and overall project delivery 
• Maintains and evaluates study progress by using company tracking systems, project timelines and budget reviews and projecting profitability  
• Manages the project team to ensure study progress is according to both client and Premier Research requirements and in compliance with standard Premier Research processes, policies and procedures 
• Ensures effective communication is maintained and project status reports and monthly progress reports are provided both internally and externally 
• Facilitates team training in accordance with protocol and/or project requirements, including therapeutic, protocol specific, and process training 
• Prepares forecasts for staff utilization over the life of the study and ensures adequate resourcing is available to meet project deliverables and milestones 

What we are searching for in a Senior Project Manager:   

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a clinical, biological or science-related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 8 years of clinical research experience
• 5 years of project management experience, preferably with a CRO
• Experience working globally
• Neuroscience experience is required

Why choose Premier? 

• Premier Research is more than a company – it’s a community of people that truly care about one another, about our clients, and most importantly about our mission of furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need.
• Our cultural anchors – Caring & Empathy, Empowerment, Aspiration, One Team – mirror the flexibility and trust that our team embodies. As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location.
• Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other. We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning opportunities so that they have the tools they need to be successful.

Because we are transforming life-changing ideas into new medical treatments for a diverse population, we require the perspectives of a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems fearlessly. Through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and empowerment, we create a community of belonging that welcomes differences, fuels innovation, and better connects us to the patients, physicians, and customers we serve. 

We hire people that add to our culture, then invest in developing skills and abilities. If you are excited about this role, but your past experiences do not perfectly align with the position as described, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role or others