Manager, Goverment Pricing

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Manager, Goverment Pricing

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Job Description:

The Manager, Government Pricing is accountable for supporting the government pricing and contract administration process at Ipsen by partnering with Ipsen’s Value & Access (V&A), Gross-to-Net (GTN) and Trade operations teams. This individual will serve as a point of contact and support Government Pricing Calculations, Government contract performance (i.e. 340B, VA/FSS), monitoring activities on Chargeback reports and be a resource of knowledge regarding regulations that impact U.S. Federal Pricing Programs (Medicaid, Federal Supply Schedule and PHS340B). Additional responsibilities include risk management by performing internal audits on historical government rebate payments against contract terms and conditions.

The role will report to the Associate Director, Government Pricing and will be based in our Berkley Heights, NJ office.

Main Responsibilities & Job expectations

• Partner with internal stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and review Medicaid & Federal strategies including, but not limited to Contract Terms and Conditions, automated capabilities to administer contracts in partnership with IPSEN’s BPO Partner EVERSANA, ensure contract language includes required data needed to process rebate payments. Shared best practices in contract administration.
• Assist Associate Director, Government Pricing for timely and accurate price reporting to government agencies (ASP, BP, AMP, NonFAMP, PHS340B)
• Assist in Associate Director, Government Pricing to review payments for Medicaid claims, Tricare, Coverage GAP and IFF administrative fees.
• Assist Associate Director, Government Pricing & Contracts with internal audits on historically reported  Gov’t Pricing calculations, government contracts and rebate payments.
• Liaison to the V&A and Trade teams.  Responsible for understanding current and future needs relative to current or proposed contract management activities and requirements.
• Work with internal GP, V&A and GTN teams to effectively evaluate the accuracy, completeness and assumptions of data used to perform analyses on pricing scenarios’ impact on ASP, AMP, NonFAMP, PHS340B, Best Price, etc. 
• Develop effective reports and analytics that provide decision makers access to critical metrics and insights into contract performance.
• Maintain contract and rebate tracking reports.
• Partner with IPSEN’s BPO Partner EVERSANA to automate contract administration efforts.
• Contribute to development of and monitor compliance to Ipsen’s Contract Policies and Procedures manuals.
• Ensure SOPs are current and in compliance with laws and Ipsen’s policies.
• Responsible for communication of key process updates.  Partner with internal/external customers to ensure data and/or requests (invoice packages) are submitted in accordance with contract terms; identify areas for improvement and provide actionable feedback.
• Keep abreast of information which could have an impact on forecast drivers, i.e., contracted volume trends, contracted pricing trends, changes in customers’ purchasing patterns.
• Knowledge of U.S. Federal Pricing Programs regulations

Knowledge, Abilities & Experience

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in healthcare environment, preferably within a pharma/biotech contract management function
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Government Pricing
• Solid understanding of contracts and contract terms including knowledge of contracting for brand pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of regulations guiding U.S. Federal Pricing Programs (Medicaid, Federal Supply Schedule and PHS340B)
• Ability to work under tight timelines with strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated analytical ability including forecasting experience using analytical tools including Excel, SAP, etc.
• Ability to successfully interact with upper management as well as cross-functional directors and manager level team members
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Comfortable with a hybrid structure including a mix of remote and in-office working from our Berkeley Heights, NJ office

Key Technical Competencies Required

• Highly self-motivated, dedicated, committed expert with prior experience in the above-mentioned responsibilities
• Analytics:  Work with large volumes of data analyzing trends to draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations
• Investigate complex issues, make decisions and develop solutions
• Perform audits (340B eligibility, rebate payments), as well as oversee monitoring eff