DYMOND B. JAMES
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Dynamic Marketer and Program Manager with skillsets in analytical insights, developing business strategies, leading teams through Lifecycle management, and fostering more authentic voices for diversity and inclusion. Currently, lead Amgen's National Payer Oncology Brands' coverage-related strategy through data-driven analytics enhancing market insights and company brand decisions. Broad experience base across Managed Care Policy Landscapes, analytical impact modeling, and value-based contract designs in emerging markets. Versatile motivator proficient in molding cross-functional teams and clear communication to executive stakeholders. Effective in teams or alone, with or without supervision, meeting time-sensitive objections.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Contracts & Pricing Strategy
Amgen
Thousand Oaks, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Developed 7+ separate models to better brand decision-making and improve Oncology Brands' coverage - exceeded 2021 coverage goals by 113+%
- Refined processes improving 10-year data forecasting accuracy and RFP response output - led to 200+ National Payer bids across Oncology Brands and varying Lines of Business for CY
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity - worked with data reporting teams to develop 2 new automated dashboards successfully enhancing educational information to Market Access/Field in conversations with Payers and Providers
Payer Contracting - Managed Care
Amgen
Thousand Oaks, CA
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Drives product-specific pricing strategies, value-based contracts, and net revenue impact analyses increasing Product coverage and patient access across 6 regional PBMs & payer accounts covering over 9.9M lives
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of key MCO customer's financials, growth drivers, membership, mergers/acquisitions, and end customers
- Develops US Value & Access Training Criteria for 12+ team members furthering cross functional relationships across 8+ teams
- Maintains design, implementation, and validation of formulary data analytic dashboards and audit procedures through Tableau
Career Rotation - U.S. Government Affairs & Policy
Amgen
, Washington, DC
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted research, created spreadsheet, and briefed senior leadership regarding regulatory agency product policy changes
- Diversified Amgen Veteran Affairs relations with the addition of a 2M member VA Advocacy group - increased healthcare and policy education
- Lobbied in various states providing LabXchange, a digital, world-leading science educational platform
Program Manager
US Air Force
Los Angeles, CA
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Led the acquisition, execution, and team of 60+ members of a space-based missile warning system valued at over $6B decreasing development time by 50% – awarded top Air Force-Level team award
- Maintained tight project reviews ensuring regulatory processes and safety requirements decreasing new product development time by 50%
- Created $8B+ projects' agendas, minutes, and action item tracking coordination for key leadership and stakeholders allocating limited resources against unlimited requirements leading team to top award
- Initiated comprehensive reports and request for proposals summarizing current and future programs for Planning, Programming, & Budgeting to improve equipment productivity by 50%
- Validated equipment and process malfunctions against quality and specifications avoiding 365+ day delays and $1.2B expenditures
Data Analyst
US Air Force
Denver, CO
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Commanded a 25+ person team overseeing global command and control of $17.6 space warning system delivering decisive assessments of worldwide infrared events
- Directed cross-functional teams to National-level award through proficiency data analytics and business safety reports
- Designed new curriculum to train staff aligning with industry best Agile practices increasing number of operators by 70%
- Monitored 5180+ hours of system operation to ensure alignment of safety plans with cross functional product plans
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation and user support for platform transitions leading to annual organizational award
Education
MBA - Health Care Administration
Keller School of Management
Chicago, IL07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO05.2013
Skills
- US Healthcare Market & Payer Policies
- Financial Data Analysis & Budgets
- Delivery Schedules
- Government Affairs Regulations
- Leading Teams
- Negotiation
- Technical Writing & Documentation
- Business Acumen
Affiliations
Gold Coast Veterans - Board Member
Amgen Black Employee Network - Treasurer
Amgen Veterans Employee Network - Strategic Planner
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association - Member
US Air Force Academy Association of Graduates - Member
Timeline
Manager, Contracts & Pricing Strategy
Amgen
03.2021 - Current
Career Rotation - U.S. Government Affairs & Policy
Amgen
09.2020 - 12.2020
Payer Contracting - Managed Care
Amgen
09.2019 - 03.2021
Program Manager
US Air Force
07.2016 - 08.2019
Data Analyst
US Air Force
07.2013 - 07.2016
MBA - Health Care Administration
Keller School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Biology
United States Air Force Academy
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