Merz Therapeutics
Manager, Contract Operations & Government Pricing
Merz Therapeutics, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Manager, Contract Operations & Government Pricing
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Merz Therapeutics Based in the Raleigh, NC Corporate office - Hybrid The Manager, Government Pricing & Contract Operations will be directly responsible for government pricing and contract operations support for the Merz Therapeutics USA organization. The role will analyze data associated with all government pricing calculations, Medicaid, Managed Care, trade and specialty pharmacy agreements; as well as manage the government pricing calculations for the organization. The role will also support commercial contracting administrative processes and work to resolve contract requests. Responsibilities Manage government price reporting processes as it relates to monthly and quarterly submissions with 3rd party service provider. Review and ensure the accuracy of all data inputs required for the monthly and quarterly submissions. Manage review process by internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to reporting timelines. Review and verify calculations of Coverage GAP, Tricare, Medicaid and IFF payments performed by 3rd party service provider. Ensure adherence to specified timelines. Manage process flow of third party agreements to ensure accurate and timely processing of managed care rebates, chargebacks, and other agreements. This will include administration of third party systems to ensure accurate product, customer and account information and processing of all rebates and fees to ensure timely payment to customers and consultants. Review and reconcile rebates, admin fees and chargebacks per the terms and conditions of each agreement. Manage process flow for customer agreements to internal processes and systems. This includes working with internal stakeholders and external customers on questions and issues. Assist in maintaining internal contracting databases, processes and internal routing of agreements/approval documents. Review and analyze commercial contracting data (i.e. chargeback data, managed care rebates, wholesaler data) and government price reporting and Medicaid data. Ensure data accuracy and provide relevant reports to key internal stakeholders (i.e. business reviews, Medicaid impact, ASP/BP impact). Serve as point of contact for trade account and third party processor regarding all chargeback processing, and provide customer service support to trade accounts and third party processor. Notify wholesalers/third party processor and internal stakeholders of all chargeback contracts and price changes to ensure accurate chargeback processing. Notify third party pricing databases regarding new product launches and WAC price changes. Develop and maintain WAC price analysis tracking for Merz products and competitors. Maintenance of monthly accrual worksheets and reconciliation process. Provide support to Director to ensure methodology and policy documentation, as drafted by 3rd party service provider, is accurate and in compliance. Identify any potential gaps or opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
5 years relevant experience in Government price reporting, Medicare drug rebate Program, Medicare Average Sales Price reporting and other public sector programs (Federal, 340B); Commercial contract administration and analysis in pharmaceutical industry Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related Field Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, SAP and PowerPoint software programs to prepare charts, tables, forms, reports and present Ability to act independently and take initiative, as well as work within a team Ability to partner across all departments and functions Knowledge of Commercial, Medicaid and Government Contracting proposal/modification processes
Preferred
Commercial Contracting, Managed Care, Reimbursement, accounting and financial concepts, report creation and analysis Established ties with existing customer groups who generally contract with manufacturers such as hospitals and institutions, group purchasing organizations, federal and state agencies Understanding of key compliance areas related to contracting
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location:
Raleigh, NC Salary:
$106,000.00-$145,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Manager, Contract Operations & Government Pricing
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Merz Therapeutics Based in the Raleigh, NC Corporate office - Hybrid The Manager, Government Pricing & Contract Operations will be directly responsible for government pricing and contract operations support for the Merz Therapeutics USA organization. The role will analyze data associated with all government pricing calculations, Medicaid, Managed Care, trade and specialty pharmacy agreements; as well as manage the government pricing calculations for the organization. The role will also support commercial contracting administrative processes and work to resolve contract requests. Responsibilities Manage government price reporting processes as it relates to monthly and quarterly submissions with 3rd party service provider. Review and ensure the accuracy of all data inputs required for the monthly and quarterly submissions. Manage review process by internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to reporting timelines. Review and verify calculations of Coverage GAP, Tricare, Medicaid and IFF payments performed by 3rd party service provider. Ensure adherence to specified timelines. Manage process flow of third party agreements to ensure accurate and timely processing of managed care rebates, chargebacks, and other agreements. This will include administration of third party systems to ensure accurate product, customer and account information and processing of all rebates and fees to ensure timely payment to customers and consultants. Review and reconcile rebates, admin fees and chargebacks per the terms and conditions of each agreement. Manage process flow for customer agreements to internal processes and systems. This includes working with internal stakeholders and external customers on questions and issues. Assist in maintaining internal contracting databases, processes and internal routing of agreements/approval documents. Review and analyze commercial contracting data (i.e. chargeback data, managed care rebates, wholesaler data) and government price reporting and Medicaid data. Ensure data accuracy and provide relevant reports to key internal stakeholders (i.e. business reviews, Medicaid impact, ASP/BP impact). Serve as point of contact for trade account and third party processor regarding all chargeback processing, and provide customer service support to trade accounts and third party processor. Notify wholesalers/third party processor and internal stakeholders of all chargeback contracts and price changes to ensure accurate chargeback processing. Notify third party pricing databases regarding new product launches and WAC price changes. Develop and maintain WAC price analysis tracking for Merz products and competitors. Maintenance of monthly accrual worksheets and reconciliation process. Provide support to Director to ensure methodology and policy documentation, as drafted by 3rd party service provider, is accurate and in compliance. Identify any potential gaps or opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
5 years relevant experience in Government price reporting, Medicare drug rebate Program, Medicare Average Sales Price reporting and other public sector programs (Federal, 340B); Commercial contract administration and analysis in pharmaceutical industry Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related Field Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, SAP and PowerPoint software programs to prepare charts, tables, forms, reports and present Ability to act independently and take initiative, as well as work within a team Ability to partner across all departments and functions Knowledge of Commercial, Medicaid and Government Contracting proposal/modification processes
Preferred
Commercial Contracting, Managed Care, Reimbursement, accounting and financial concepts, report creation and analysis Established ties with existing customer groups who generally contract with manufacturers such as hospitals and institutions, group purchasing organizations, federal and state agencies Understanding of key compliance areas related to contracting
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location:
Raleigh, NC Salary:
$106,000.00-$145,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr