Career CategoryValue and Access
Job DescriptionContracts & Pricing Execution ManagerWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. The Contracts & Pricing Execution Manager is a key member of the Government Programs (GP) organization within Contracts & Pricing Execution (CPE). CPE is part of the US Value & Access organization and is responsible for supporting commercial and government pricing and contracting execution activities.
As a member of the GP team, the Manager, Contracts & Pricing Execution, is central to ensuring Amgen's compliance with Government Programs which support access for a substantial portion of Amgen patients.
The Contracts & Pricing Execution Manager will be responsible for the calculation, processing, and submission of prices and payments for Government Programs. This role is central to ensuring Amgen's managing compliance with government price reporting and payment requirements under federal programs including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) programs, the Federal Supply Schedule, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The Contracts & Pricing Execution Manager will report to the Sr. Manager, Contracts and Pricing Execution, in the Contracts and Pricing Execution (CPE) team within US Value and Access (USV&A) and will collaborate with CPE and other USV&A team members.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for calculations and submissions of pricing and payment-related activities related to Medicare, Medicaid, VA, 340B, and State Reporting.
- Review contracts to identify discount structures for Amgen products and prepare documents to support pricing submissions.
- Analyze monthly and quarterly calculation changes, including trends, variances, reconciliations, and data validation, and communicate key drivers of change to the leadership team.
- Execute internal control processes designed to analyze and validate data utilized with a particular focus on identifying outliers, anomalies and potential data integrity issues.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance analytical capabilities, improve data quality, and gain efficiencies.
- Assess the adequacy of the risk management, control, and governance processes associated with team functions.
- Document policies, procedures, risks-controls, and findings.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on pricing, contracting, and payment processes.
- Provide input to Coverage & Pricing teams to educate on impact of contracting strategies on Government Programs.
- Partner with Information Systems to create and test business processes and systems that produce accurate and timely government pricing and payment results.
- Assist auditors with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requests and other audit related activities to ensure compliance and accurate documentation of controls.
- Interact cross functionally with Contracting Operations, Trade & Distribution, Provider Contracting, Payer Contracting, Compliance, Internal Audit, Accounting, and Information Systems.
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Contracts & Pricing Execution Manager professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree
OR
Master's degree and 2 years of experience in either government pricing, commercial contracting and/or pricing, finance, accounting, auditing, compliance, analytics, and/or sales operations
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Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in either government pricing, commercial contracting and/or pricing, finance, accounting, auditing, compliance, analytics, and/or sales operations
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Associate's degree and 8 years of experience in either government pricing, commercial contracting and/or pricing, finance, accounting, auditing, compliance, analytics, and/or sales operations
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High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience in either government pricing, commercial contracting and/or pricing, finance, accounting, auditing, compliance, analytics, and/or sales operations
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in Model N Revenue Cloud.
- Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology experience.
- Deep understanding of the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment.
- Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to analyze large and complex data sets, including the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Solid experience solving complex business problems through implementation of process efficiencies.
- Strong organizational skills and communication skills
- Previous experience preparing and delivering information for decision making by executive management.
- Strong communication skills, including translating complex topics for executive audiences
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous and complex projects to completion.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Exceptional experience with Excel modeling; Tableau experience highly preferred.
What you can expect from usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
Salary RangeUSD - USD