Mentor Program Specialist

Mentor Program Specialist 

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mentor Program Specialist (MPS) is responsible for implementing all Mentor Program interactions including Mentor and Program Registrant relations. The Mentor Program Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, multitasking, and coordinating with many divisions of Snow including Compliance, Analytics, Ambassador Managers, and Coaching and Training Specialists. The Mentor Program Specialist must also work closely with Account Team leads, Health Educators, and Mentors to address and meet the objectives of Snow’s clients relating to Mentor Program management.

The Mentor Program Specialist serves as the direct point of contact for Mentors and oversees compliance adherence and Mentor communication skills training, coordinates schedules for Mentees/Mentors calls, completes post-call evaluations, maintains accurate reporting, and provides excellent customer service throughout the entire program process.

A Mentor Program Specialist must have exceptional listening, communication, and organizational skills, and must be able to develop personal relationships with Mentors that convey compassion while maintaining professional boundaries. The Mentor Program Specialist will also be responsible for timely and thorough documentation for all Mentor communication and engagement.

Snow’s business is centered around the patient journey, and the Mentor Program Specialist, like all positions at Snow, must be open, compassionate, and sensitive to the unique life experiences of these patients and caregivers. The Mentor Program Specialist must be able to incorporate the unique patient/caregiver experience into the strategies and solutions we provide to our clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Mentor Program Specialist must be able to perform the following essential duties and functions:

General:

• Adhere to standard processes, demonstrate strong communication skills, and maintain excellent attention to detail
• Display clear comprehension of legal and regulatory guidelines issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as they apply to the Mentor Programs
• Understand pharmaceutical industry regulations (both current and expected changes)
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of HIPAA privacy guidelines and maintain all documentation in accordance with these guidelines
• Develop strong partnership with Compliance, Analytics, Ambassador Managers, and Coaching and Training Specialists to align on team processes, client initiatives, compliance regulations, and project management
• Partner with Account Team on all Mentor engagement, training, and performance evaluation as well as identify and communicate any gaps (instances where additional mentors may need to be recruited to participate in the Mentor Program)
• Identify and suggest methods to improve process and efficiency for the Mentor Programs
• Analyze Mentor utilization needs to develop new initiatives or modify and improve existing initiatives in partnership with Account Teams to meet client objectives
• Update standard operating procedures on a regular basis to reflect changes in brand initiatives, policies, and procedures, and ensure timely communication of these updates

Mentor Program Management: 

• Understand the disease category, special needs, and individual requirements associated with each category to become the expert on programs managed
• Manage Mentor relationships and problem-solving with professionalism
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion in all communications
• Coordinate Mentor calls on behalf of Mentors/Mentees utilizing only approved email communications and/or scripts
• Evaluate and understand Mentor’s strengths, experiences, and approved talking points to match appropriate Mentors with Mentees based on registration preferences
• Manage post-call evaluations to understand Mentee satisfaction and call to action from the Mentor/Mentee connection
• Partner with Ambassador Manager to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled
• Assist Account Team with any Mentor training
• Facilitate expense process for Mentor calls
• Communicate with Health Educators regarding registrations
• Work closely with Coaching and Training Specialists to ensure proper communications and presentation skills coaching takes place
• Evaluate Mentor performance to ensure compliance adherence, client objectives are met, and Mentee satisfaction is achieved
• Understand all of the approved communications surrounding the Mentor Programs (e.g. availability, confirmations,