ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to:

• Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values
• Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
• Collaborates effectively with service teams to develop and maintain Claim service standards for clients
• Maintains a proactive approach focusing on claim resolutions and strategies for assigned matters
• Advocates for the timely, optimal resolution of claim matters for our clients
• Communicates pertinent claim information timely to internal and external clients
• Maintains strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Subject matter expertise in Personal lines of coverage (e.g. Personal Auto, Homeowners)
• Communicates effectively with other departments and peers to support initiatives across the enterprise
• Provides direction and oversight to Claim Advocates in the management and advocacy of claims on behalf of clients
• Responsibility for the management of associates including performance review, hiring and placement, resolving customer complaints, and salary and budget planning
• Encourages development opportunities for staff by setting performance goals that align with organizational goals and providing performance feedback
• Reviews and assigns matter advocacy and accounts to appropriate staff to ensure balanced workloads and optimal outcomes
• Leads and contributes to Claim Projects, and other tasks as assigned
• Demonstrates superior technical insurance and business acumen
• Demonstrates exceptional leadership characteristics
• Attends insurance related seminars including but not limited to continuing education classes

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:  include but are not limited to:

• 5-10 years of prior Personal Lines Claim experience
• 3+ years of prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree or work experience equivalent to a college degree
• Systems skills – Applied Epic, Carrier websites
• Experience with MS Office products (specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Exceptional technical skill and knowledge of coverage and claims handling
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Required: strong mathematical and reasoning skills
• Ability to discuss and solve claim problems with clients and insurance carriers

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Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Litigation Defense Attorney position in our Kansas City Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

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Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, providing litigation support from inception to trial;
• Represent clients in a wide range of general liability and contractual claims;
• Collaborate and work closely with colleagues, attorneys and partners on legal projects;
• Regularly handle state and federal court appearances and depositions;
• Draft detailed legal opinions, analysis of issues and draft client status reports.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school;
• Must be admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri is a plus
• 8+ years of litigation experience;
• Experience in one or more (preferred) in the following areas: transportation, products liability, and general liability
• Experience with motion practice, oral argument and conducting and defending depositions;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Superior written and oral communication skills;
• Legal project management experience is helpful;
• Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented environment.

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Private Equity and M&A team! A focal point of the IMA Next growth strategy is the creation and development of industry vertical and product specialty practice areas.  Within the Private Equity and M&A specialty practice, IMA will align the IMA resources needed to deliver superior services tailored to meet the specific needs of private equity investors and corporate clients contemplating a merger or acquisition. This role leads the due diligence process from initial engagement through deal close, working with various departments across the IMA enterprise to complete and deliver the diligence report. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support and demonstrates IMA’s core values
• Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
• Independently access and analyze due diligence data site content: review, download, and organize due diligence matters; and distribute relevant information to internal teams and industry specialists for comprehensive analysis.
• Participate in client presentations and fund stewardship reports with minimal oversight.
• Maintain consistent, high-quality client services according to set expectations.
• With minimal oversight, conduct an overall evaluation of target company’s existing and historical insurance programs to determine adequacy of coverage and identify potential post-close needs.
• With minimal oversight, collaborate with product line specialists to assess transaction-specific exposures, analyze coverage, conduct actuarial assessments of self-funded costs, identify potential uninsured risks.
• Estimate pricing for recommended, transaction-specific, and post-close coverages.
• Evaluate and project estimated annual cost of risk for target-company’s insurance program.
• Work with IMA client advantage partners to identify insurance-related considerations (e.g. Claims, Risk Control, Legal).
• Ensure a smooth and thorough handoff to the IMA service team post-transaction.

Required skills and experiences:

• 5-7 years of professional insurance experience preferred.
• Property & Casualty (P&C) license (must be obtained within the first 3 months of hire).
• Basic understanding of the P&C insurance due diligence process.
• Foundational knowledge of the private equity sector and corporate acquisitions.
• Ability to assess the financial impact of P&C insurance in acquisition scenarios.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to meet the fact-paced demands of the private equity space.
• Some experience working with C-suite executives.
• Strong technical skills to support client service and deliverables.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, carriers, and partners.
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus.

Reports to: Regional Director

Location: Kansas City, KS

Company Overview:

Braeburn is dedicated to delivering solutions for people living with the serious consequences of opioid use disorder. At Braeburn, we challenge the status quo and champion transformation of the management of opioid use disorder (OUD) by partnering with the community to create a world where every person with OUD gets the best possible care and opportunity to reach their full potential. Our shared commitment to innovation on behalf of patients enables us to help people with OUD begin and sustain recovery.

At Braeburn, there are opportunities to contribute to our purpose every day. We value authenticity and strive to amplify all voices. Our culture empowers everyone to be successful and unleashes our full potential. 

Position Summary:

The Key Account Manager will help Braeburn accomplish its purpose by educating Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) about Braeburn’s products and related access resources. This role will help to ensure HCPs are fully informed about the clinical aspects of the product as well as how to obtain the product when making an independent treatment decision for their patients.

Specifically, the Key Account Manager will meet their overall sales objectives by delivering clinical product-related information and providing access related information, in line with Company policies, to appropriate HCPs. The role will require the ability to deliver sales objectives as well as effectively educate on product acquisition, related payer policy, and reimbursement information.

The skills required for a Key Account Manager are Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen/Planning, Judgement and Collaboration, Problem Solving, Account Management, Sense of Urgency, Decision Making, and Integrity.  Individual must possess experience within a complex distribution model including Specialty Pharmacy, Buy & Bill and direct distribution.

The Key Account Manager must conduct all work activities in accordance with Braeburn policies and code of conduct.

Specific Duties:

• Achieve planned Braeburn goals, and patient access to product objectives and other expected performance measures for assigned geography
• Demonstrate mastery of sales competencies:
  • Business Acumen – Review, analyze and interpret reports / facts and data to plan and execute territory activities that ensure quarterly and annual objectives are met. Develop a deep understanding of assigned territory, including delivery of care, major payers and regulatory environment. Understand industry trends and emerging competition as well as reimbursement patterns and potential implications to patient delivery. Understand state law and policies to execute tactics within a local geography
  • Scientific Knowledge – Mastery of disease state and product information communicated in a compliant manner consistent with the FDA-approved product labeling and REMS program
  • Customer Engagement – Engage with account personnel to prepare for sales call, uncover needs and opportunities, communicate approved solutions, address customer concerns, gain advance/commitment, post call analysis/next steps
• Using internally approved materials, provide information to help inform physicians and office personnel about access related information for Braeburn’s products
• Effectively manage and support accounts, which includes ensuring product access and resolving/triage reimbursement issues in a manner that complies with Braeburn policies, processes, and procedures to optimize customer and patient experience
• Collaborate effectively with all Braeburn cross-functional partners
• Develop ongoing dialogue with customers to effectively anticipate and adapt to customers’ needs, as well as evolving market challenges and opportunities
• Exercise sound judgment, and ensure integrity and compliance with all Braeburn policies and Braeburn Code of Conduct
• Exercise fiscal control of operational expenses

Skills:

• Drive for results/strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively inform HCPs about Braeburn’s products
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to solve problems
• Proven expertise in informing healthcare provider offices surrounding coding, billing, and submissions in range of payer environments
• Strong Emotional Intelligence
• Documented team-oriented collaboration skills
• Strong ethical behavior and commitment to compliance
• Demonstrated passion and empathy for improving Addiction/Mental Health patient care
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, accountable start-up environment

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) required. Advanced business degree a plus
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical experience with at least 3 years of sales and/or field market access experience in biotech/specialty pharmaceutical/device industries
• Proven sales or field market access performance as evidenced by market performance reports and recognition awards in Specialty Pharmacy markets
• In-depth understanding of reimbursement/insurance coverage for physician-administered treatments
• Proven product launch experience in a highly complicated and competitive environment
• Experience selling specialty products, in-particular physician-administered products such as implantable or injectable medication technologies in a healthcare setting
• Ability to work autonomously to find new business opportunities
• Valid driver’s license and in good standing
• Experience in a start-up environment a plus
• Willingness to travel both regionally and nationally. Some territories may require overnight travel up to 50-70%.

Braeburn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military/veteran status, age, disability, or any other category/characteristic protected by law (collectively, "Protected Categories"). In fact, we encourage all underrepresented backgrounds to apply for any open job positions with the company.

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