Client Services, Director

Mercalis is an integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Backed by proven industry expertise and results-driven technology, Mercalis helps navigate the complex life sciences marketplace by providing commercialization solutions to accelerate value and enhance patient lives.

Mercalis fosters a culture that encourages individuality and provides opportunities for creativity, growth, and success while fostering a team environment. We are a diversity-driven organization with an inclusive approach to delivering patient-centric solutions that, eliminate barriers for patients, and increase patient access to life altering medications.

As a Director, you will join our team on a journey to help eliminate barriers for patients, increase their access to medications, and help them receive lifesaving treatments while working in an environment that nurtures you.

The Director leads a team of program managers within the Client Services Department with the objective of delivering exceptional service to Mercalis’ pharmaceutical manufacturer customers. The Director of Client Services will lead their team with consistent coaching, regularly providing specific and actionable feedback to strengthen the individual and team’s performance. The Director of Client Services is responsible for driving the account strategy for assigned customers. This individual is also responsible for serving as the first point of escalation, both for customers and for internal conflicts or prioritization of resources. Finally, this individual will maintain operational oversight of programs to ensure services and solutions are delivered successfully and meeting client expectations

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and train a team of program managers in delivering exceptional customer service to Mercalis’ customers

Utilize Mercalis’ leadership competencies as the driving force behind the team’s success

Teach, coach, and mentor program managers as their primary trainer upon hire and on an ongoing basis

Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports

Position self as a senior Mercalis resource for assigned customers

Serve as the first point of escalation for customer issues; inform manager (VP, Client Services) of customer escalations

Breakdown barriers that prevent program managers from being able to operate effectively

Manage internal issues or conflicts as the first point of escalation; resolve all issues peer-to-peer at the lowest possible level

Review all scoping requests, pricing, and SOWs for accuracy prior to delivery to customers

Drive contract renewal process to ensure contracts are signed prior to expiration dates of programs

Review all significant client deliverables (e.g., QBR slides, etc.) prior to delivering to customers

Maintain oversight of program scope, budgets, and spend and ensure amendments or change orders are executed, as appropriate

Work with program manager and sales team to expand current business and identify upsell opportunities

Maximize customer retention and mitigate revenue loss by driving account strategy and operational excellence for all assigned customers

Ensure no business loss due to personal negligence, mismanagement, or execution-related issues by client services team

Display Mercalis commitment by reaching out periodically to clients to gauge their satisfaction both with the assigned program manager and the program

Develop best practices, routines, and tools for program management

Provide mentorship to Program Managers where needed

Build and maintain strong operational relationships with other Mercalis departments

On time adherence to training deadlines for all corporate policies and procedures governing access to confidential data

Ensure all SOPs are followed with consistency

Conducts miscellaneous tasks or projects as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher

7+ years of related professional experience, including leading Individual Contributors

Located on the West Coast preferred (role is hybrid)

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Visio

Financial management skills including knowledge of invoicing, accounts receivable, budget development/tracking

Strong data analysis and analytical background

Demonstrated record of leadership, management of personnel, and potential for further growth (either with Mercalis or in previous roles)

Program management skills and experience

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to multitask and prioritize client issues

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Strong business acumen

Internal candidates with Program Management skills are encouraged to apply

Why work for Mercalis?

Our Mission is rewarding and fulfilling (Patient Access to Life-Saving/Improving/Extending Medications/Treatments)

We employ the best Talent and Tools from the Patient Access Industry (We are the Industry Leader)

We monitor the market to ensure we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

401K w/ 5% matching; day-1 vestment period

15 days PTO

7 Holidays + 2 Floating Days

Health/Dental/Vision/Life; Coverage Day-1

Gym Reimbursement

Volunteer Hours

*This is not an exhaustive list of benefits.

*Benefits are subject to change.

** Some positions require onsite presence and/or structured hours/shifts.

Regular Full-Time