Ramesh Jayasuriya
About Ramesh Jayasuriya
Ramesh Jayasuriya serves as the Vice President of Payer & Decision Support at CoverMyMeds, where he has contributed to significant business growth and the expansion of the prescription decision support network. He has a diverse background in healthcare and finance, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Wells Fargo, UnitedHealth Group, and Express Scripts.
Current Role at CoverMyMeds
Ramesh Jayasuriya serves as the Vice President of Payer & Decision Support at CoverMyMeds, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the enterprise product strategy for medications covered under the medical benefit. His focus is on automating manual administrative tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce time to therapy. He has successfully utilized emerging technologies, including robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and conversational AI, to improve medication access processes.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Prior to his current role, Ramesh Jayasuriya worked at Wells Fargo as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2006 to 2007. During his tenure, he contributed to financial analysis and strategic planning, which provided him with a solid foundation in financial management and analysis.
Professional Background in Healthcare
Ramesh Jayasuriya has extensive experience in the healthcare sector. He held the position of Director of Government Program Strategies at UnitedHealth Group for eight months in 2011. He also served as Associate Director of Quality at Humana for five months in the same year. His role at Cotiviti as Product Leader from 2007 to 2011 further solidified his expertise in healthcare product strategy.
Achievements at CoverMyMeds
At CoverMyMeds, Ramesh Jayasuriya has driven significant growth, achieving a 19% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the business. He played a key role in scaling the prescription decision support network, expanding it from 150,000 to 300,000 prescribers. His leadership has led to the launch of several innovative products aimed at addressing medication access challenges.
Educational Background
Ramesh Jayasuriya earned his Bachelor's degree from Concordia College, where he studied Marketing, Economics, and Finance. This educational background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in financial analysis and healthcare strategy.