Lakshmi Chandra Ankem

Experience

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  BioScrip

  Jul 2001 - May 2007

  Technical consultant

  I designed and led a team in developing a Pharmacy network pricing application, showcasing my prowess in innovative solutions within the pharmaceutical landscape. My significant contributions extend to critical development projects, including the Application for Drug Pricing and MAC Pricing, where I led the team in designing the reconciliation MAC Pricing process.A highlight of my achievements involves the design of an application that generates/reads EDI ANSI X12 documents such as Inventory (852), Invoice (867), Healthcare Claims (837), and Remittances (835). This initiative significantly increased accuracy, efficiency, and productivity, underscoring my commitment to driving impactful advancements. Show less

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  Catamaran

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2012

  Sr Business Analyst/Architect

  As a Business Architect at Catamaran, I guided client strategy and technical direction, optimizing business operations through fundamental system design. I oversaw the orchestration of multiple client implementations and led pivotal projects in the PBM industry, delivering technical solutions that significantly impacted critical initiatives.As a versatile professional, I've excelled as a process architect for various data migration processes, orchestrating seamless transitions from PBMs like Argus to RxClaim and Medco to RxClaim for EGWP plans.My collaboration with the Pharmacy analytics team involved analyzing and building processes for complex pharmacy network pricing structures and Pharmacy pricing guarantees. Additionally, I coordinated with the Repricing team, analyzing drug pricing data for multiple client RFPs, showcasing my ability to navigate intricate aspects of the pharmaceutical landscape.I led successful implementations with print vendors for EOB and Transition letters, ensuring compliance with CMS requirements for Med-D business operations. As part of an exclusive group, I conducted cost/benefit and formulary analyses for the launch of the Rebate Optimization line of business, contributing significantly to strategic decision-making. Show less

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  Accenture

  Jul 2012 - now

  Senior Manager - Business Architecture