Associate Director, Pricing & Contracting Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the execution, administration, compliance, and reporting activities for commercial contracting and government pricing initiatives.

• Direct and validate the calculations for government pricing on a monthly and quarterly basis, including AMP, Best Price, Non-FAMP, FCP, ASP, and inflation rebates.

• Ensure the accurate submission of government pricing information to CMS, HRSA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other relevant government entities.

• Manage federal pricing and reporting obligations while coordinating responses to government pricing audits and inquiries.

• Supervise the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, Medicare, and TRICARE invoice processing, reconciliation, dispute resolution, and payment activities.

• Advise Finance and Accounting on rebate accrual methodologies, reserves, and the financial closing process.

• Operationalize and manage agreements with payers, distribution services, specialty pharmacy, and Group Purchasing Organizations.

• Oversee the implementation of contracts, pricing and rebate loading, onboarding, renewals, amendments, and terminations.

• Ensure that changes in WAC, contract prices, and amendments are communicated to external stakeholders.

• Develop records, SOPs, work instructions, and control documentation for pricing, contracting, reporting, rebates, audits, and SOX compliance.

• Lead efforts to be audit-ready and respond to documentation requests.

• Supervise state drug price transparency reporting for product launches, price increases, and other reportable events.

• Collaborate with Market Access, Finance, Government Pricing, Commercial Operations, Legal, Compliance, Trade, and external consultants.

• Prepare for pricing and contracting operational readiness for product launches.

• Foster continuous improvement in processes, controls, reporting, and data integrity.

• Provide expertise in cross-functional pricing, contracting, and compliance initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience with government pricing programs, including Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, Medicare Part B and Part D reporting, 340B, and Federal Supply Schedule programs.

• Strong understanding of state transparency reporting requirements.

• Proven experience in overseeing supporting SOX controls, audit preparedness, and compliance documentation.

• Background in leading or managing pharmaceutical contract management systems and rebate administration processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (preferred).

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical pricing, market access, contract operations, government pricing, finance, or related areas.

• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical contracting and reimbursement channels.

• Demonstrated experience in managing relationships and complex deliverables with government pricing consultants and external vendors.

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong organizational, project leadership, and communication skills.

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Retirement savings options with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Employee wellness programs.