Health Program Director
Location: Wilmington Delaware
Description: AstraZeneca US is at present looking to employ Health Program Director right now, this position will be placed in Delaware. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Description
This position is accountable for the overall management of the Health and Well Being Program across all sites and the field in the U.S., including medical sur! veillance, health promotion, medical treatment, and short-term disability/leave management of employees with work and non-work-related medical conditions. This individual will lead a team and manage our vendors to engage employees in adopting health behaviors and managing chronic conditions. The Director will work collaboratively with Benefits and other HR colleagues, as well as the Business, to identify opportunities through data analysis and recommendations aimed at reducing employee health risks and controlling medical costs for the organization.
Accountabilities
Team Accountabilities:
Collaborate with colleagues in Benefits, HR, Finance, Legal and SHE to ensure that the execution of the wellness strategy is a reflection of the needs of AstraZeneca as a Great Place to Work.
Consult on and interpret the various needs of the Business as it relates to wellness and AZ's healthcare strategy.
Evaluate the impact of current and evolving business ! needs on health and wellness offerings in the US, and prioriti! ze activities in collaboration with US Benefits and Finance to support the overall needs and priorities of the business.
Influence HR, Finance, Procurement and other colleagues to ensure that available cost efficiencies, metrics, measurements and healthcare/benefits offerings are taken advantage of in order to maximize value.
Consult with subject matter experts internally and externally as needed on health related issues.
Ensure health and wellbeing strategy is aligned to Global Health & Wellbeing on an annual basis.
Individual Accountabilities:Disability Management:
Oversee/lead the delivery of case management under the Disability and Workers Compensation policies across all US sites and Field Sales.
Collaborate with Legal, HR, as necessary in the performance of these tasks.
Support implementation of STD/LTD and Leave Management with an outsourced provider.
Ongoing management of Disability and Leaves vendor to improve cost! s associated with disability management and improve productivity metrics. Share metrics regularly with stakeholders and leadership.
Wellness Clinic Management:
Oversee transition and implementation of onsite health clinic with vendor, clinic staff, fitness center, consultants and legal firms. Ensure that high quality, service-oriented patient care is delivered on a consistent basis in accordance with best practices model in all onsite clinics.
Liaise with AstraZeneca physicians, nurses, managers, and external health organizations to coordinate clinical programs, corporate objectives, medical policies and strategies in conjunction with our 3 rd party vendor.
Oversee/lead the interpretation and implementation of government regulations and AstraZeneca's internal standards regarding occupational medical programs as supported by 3 rd party vendors.
Collaborate with AstraZeneca Safety personnel and 3 rd party vendors as necessary to manage occupati! onal injury and illness cases, and in the provision of occupational med! ical surveillance programs.
Budget development and management of the operation of all onsite clinics.
Health and Wellness Program(s) Integration:
Oversee/lead the development and implementation of health promotion programs across the U.S.
Manage and integrate all vendors across onsite clinics, fitness centers, wellness and healthcare/benefits (as appropriate). Program analysis and strategic alignment with corporate health care, global health and wellbeing, and benefits program goals.
Prepare, administer and negotiate budgets for the management of wellness and health promotion activities.
Integrate with ongoing health and benefits offerings to improve on employee health risks and decrease AZ's medical care cost trend.
Seek to obtain efficiencies from the provision of similar programs, initiatives, and events across the U.S.
Establish key stakeholder groups to obtain feedback on current programs and suggestions for future progr! amming.
Periodically evaluate the wellness, medical and healthcare programs and offerings and suggest improvements.
Collaborate with Corporate Communications to improve employee awareness of health and wellness programs and offerings.
In scope Programs for Integration:
US Healthcare Medical Benefit Plans
Disease Management
Mayo Clinic Health Assessment
Biennial Biometric Assessment
Data Warehouse
Onsite Fitness Center and Fitness Center Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Stress Management
Smoking Cessation
Wellness Coaches USA
Weight Watchers
Shape Up
Global Corporate Challenge
Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans and Employee Leaves
Flexible Working Arrangements and Work Life Balance/Pressure
Requirements Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential
4-year college degree from an accredited institution
At least 7 years experience in the development ! and implementation of corporate Health/Wellness programs
At least 7! years management experience and proven ability to deliver cost savings and successful results through healthcare strategies and wellness programs
Deep knowledge of U.S. disability and benefits plans, policies, processes and procedures
Proven ability to manage the integration of health, benefits and wellness providers to deliver desired ROI
Proficient in measuring, trending, interpreting and reporting data and presenting to senior leadership
Ability to translate strategy into tactical implementation
Strong analytical, math and critical thinking skills with a detail orientation
Sufficient budget management experience to interact with Finance regularly
Sufficient commercial acumen and knowledge of the healthcare marketplace in the U.S. to engage, influence and negotiate with major stakeholders and internal clients
At least 5 years experience in the management of 3 rd party providers to procurement and policy standards
Project management ski! lls and experience
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Desirable
4-year degree in organizational management/effectiveness, healthcare management, human resources or benefits
Post graduate qualification in subject area
Experience working with an outsourced disability and leave management 3 rd party provider
Experience working effectively in a cross-functional team
Established networks within regional and local health and wellness HR communities
Ability to understand drivers of improved business performance in relation to healthcare strategy
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to AstraZeneca US.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:09:10 GMT