Purpose:

The Intern, Business Development is responsible for business development team in their efforts to advance the overall accrual and management of strategic partnerships across Vanscoy Rare Pharmacy’s (VRP) portfolio. The Intern will support projects that drive sales of commercial pharmacy dispensing and patient support programs and opportunities for targeted life sciences organizations, as well as the sales of ancillary services to new and existing customers, including non-commercial pharmacy services, technology offerings, copay program services, and more. The Intern is responsible for providing project support for current and future customers including coordination with VRP’s implementation team. This position reports to the Vice President of Markets & Strategy. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the completion of RFIs/RFPs associated with new rare disease-focused commercial specialty pharmacy opportunities and associated services
• Analyze potential business development opportunities with the business development team to determine overall organizational strategic fit with focus and current capabilities
• Construct content for customized presentations for prospective clients which demonstrate VRP’s capabilities, experience, strategic advantages, and a thorough understanding of the client, product, disease state and relevant patient population
• Analyze resourcing and pricing models based on the size and type of each opportunity
• Support the administration of the contract management system, including input of contract requests, management of expiring agreements, and uploading relevant documents.

• Provide drafting support for contracts for relationships with partners and vendors to achieve VRP’s desired contractual outcomes
• Support new contracts and contract renewals collaboratively with VRP Leadership, Compliance, Operations and other various departments to ensure contracts are aligned with program activities

• Assist in the creation of targeted industry publications and other marketing material
• Work with leadership to prepare the pipeline report including status of new and current opportunities and other business development related metrics
• Collaborate with implementations teams to build out and management of programs and services requested by external partners and clients.
• Interface with key account leadership and staff as needed for escalations and expansion of existing client services
• Manage delivery and communication of program performance reporting to external partners as it relates to organization’s services
• Shadow alongside different departments to enhance knowledge of the rare disease-focused specialty pharmacy industry
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in progress
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Ability to act as a self-starter and proactively create and manage a pipeline of potential opportunities with minimal oversight
• Ability to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint to create effective presentations
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel for basic pricing analysis work
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Healthcare industry experience including in-depth knowledge of HIPAA law and other relevant healthcare laws and regulations
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve

 Work Environment

VRP offers a hybrid work structure, combining remote work and in-office requirements. The frequency of onsite requirements will vary depending on role, operational needs, meetings, client visits, or team collaboration activities. Employees must be within commuting distance to Pittsburgh, PA, and able to report to the office when needed. We will provide advance notice when possible. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. When telecommuting, employees must have reliable internet access to utilize required systems and software required for the position's responsibilities. The amount of time the employee is expected to work per day or pay period will not change while working from home. Employees are responsible for the set-up of their home office environment, including physical set-up, internet connection, phone line, electricity, lighting, comfortable temperature, furniture, etc. Employee’s teleworking space should be separate and distinct from their “home space” and allow for privacy.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.