Product Owner

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit www.valeris.com.

We are seeking a strong, experienced Product Owner to be part of the Salesforce API development teams. The right candidate should understand the API layer and be able to drive agile and scrum practices, work across departments to capture and prioritize business and user needs and manage the Product backlog of a cross-functional team. Join our team and help us deliver industry-leading products, providing innovative solutions to support and improve the patient journey to health and specialty medicines.

Responsibilities

- Manage and prioritize the team backlog, working with stakeholders to ensure that it accurately reflects current priorities and business value.
- Write clear product backlog stories, prioritizing items that best meet overall team and company objectives.
- Ensure team is performing in a manner to provide optimized value.
- Provide clear and visible communication to all stakeholders.
- Work closely with business owners and Subject Matter Experts, along with client community to understand, write user stories and prioritize requirements.
- Refine user stories with the team to explain what and why.
- Work with the scrum master and the entire team to set and meet the sprint goals.

Qualifications

- Experience working in Salesforce Health Cloud.
- Strong, proven API understanding.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles as well as experience working with offshore Agile product development.
- Ability to work independently and jointly in unstructured, self-directed environments.
- Excellent communication skills, and proven ability to communicate effectively across the organization.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external project stakeholders.
- Collaborative working style with an ability to be adaptable and interact with a variety of stakeholders and clients.
- Ability to be decisive, keeping the best interest of our clients throughout the duration of the project lifecycle.
- Flexible and able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Attention to detail and problem solving-skills.
- Analytical mind-set who possesses outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Creative thinker with a vision.
- Passionate about Agile Methodology.
- CSPO certification is strongly desired but not required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
- Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Why Work for Valeris?

We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our organization, full-time employees can expect:

- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
- Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
- Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
- Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
- Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
- A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
- Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
- A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards. Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Valeris, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.