Job Description Summary#LI-Hybrid
Location: East Hanover, New Jersey
This role is based in East Hanover, NJ, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Job Description- Lead Medicaid rebate operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence across all activities.
- Oversee Medicare Discount Program and Inflation Reduction Act rebate processes and payments.
- Develop and coach team leaders, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance.
- Partner cross-functionally to address legislative changes and optimize contracting and pricing operations.
- Drive process improvements, analytics, and technology enhancements to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
- Manage financial forecasting, dispute resolution, and stakeholder communications to support business objectives.
Essential Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Significant pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience with government pricing or rebate operations.
- Strong knowledge of Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, government pricing, and supplemental contracting.
- Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience driving process improvements and working with rebate, contract, or financial management systems.
Desirable Requirements - Experience leveraging data, digital, or artificial intelligence tools to enhance business insights and operational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated project management experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of payment procedures and systems including advanced knowledge of contract and rebate systems such as Model N and Validata; SAP, not required but helpful
Benefits & Rewards The salary for this position is expected to range between $145,600 - $270,400 USD Annual per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
Salary Range$145,600.00 - $270,400.00
Skills DesiredContinuous Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Financial Accounting, Market Understanding, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
