Customer Ops and PS Manager

Location- East Hanover, New Jersey12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. shift This position will be located at East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require travel as defined by the business.Putting patients first and recognizing that every moment matters are at the center of everything we do. As a Cell & Gene Therapy Customer Operations & Patient Services Manager, you play a critical role in delivering on this commitment, by providing best in class operational and logistical support to our treatment centers, patients and caregivers. This position is vital in helping to ensure the safe and timely delivery of modified patient cells to our Centers, and in providing any needed patient support services to eligible patients.Major accountabilities:Supports end to end, commercial and clinical order management and patient support services administration, for all treatment centers within an assigned US geographyServes as a trusted, knowledgeable, single point of contact for all inquiries regarding order logistics and patient support services, beginning with initial order submission all the way through to final product deliveryWorks cross-functionally with cell therapy operations, supply chain, manufacturing, quality assurance, legal, regulatory, commercial, and medical teams to ensure that the Customer Service Center delivers against the needs of our customers (both external and internal).Thinks independently and drives resolution for customers by collaborating with cross functional teams and communicating with leadership as necessaryProvides customer service support in handling inbound customer inquiriesConducts outbound follow-up communication to ensure timely and accurate service support to our customersImplements value added customer services to HCPs, patients and caregivers to improve their customer experience.Works proactively on customer satisfaction and collects feedback, insights, and identify opportunities for improvementContributes to improve and develop innovative solutions to deliver enhanced customer experience and more efficient managementRecognizes and processes Potential Adverse Events in accordance to Novartis training and processesCoordinates coverage for their accounts as needed when unavailable, and provides coverage and support for other Case Managers as neededFacilitates training to hospital account teams, virtually or in-person, educating participants on Patient Support Services and Ordering ProceduresManages all Patient Services requests for assigned accounts to ensure timely and accurate response/handlingBuilds relationships with treatment center staff including prescribers, nurse coordinators, social workers, finance team and other healthcare professionals to better understand patient journey and account specific needsCommunicates patient Support Services outcomes directly with patients and caregiversMinimum RequirementsEducation: Highschool Diploma required, Bachelors degree preferredMinimum of 3 years in customer support (service) or patient facing experience is preferred Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare business service offerings and customer needsStrong track record of successful team collaboration and delivery of resultsSupply Chain / Logistics experience is a plusHours of operations and holiday coverage: Hours of Operation are 8 AM to 8 PM ET. Selected candidate must cover 12pm to 8pm shiftThis position will require holiday coverage for customers/patientsNovartis Compensation Summary:The salary for this position is expected to range between $ 108,500.00 to 201,500.00 per year.The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.