The Opportunity

The Federal Pricing Manager performs as well as reviews multiple complex pricing calculations to determine pricing for government agencies in compliance with strict accuracy targets, timelines, laws, regulations and GP methodology, as well as all applicable Genentech policies and guidelines. This position may participate in and lead various cross-functional teams and projects, assess and recommend solutions and communicate to relevant stakeholders and management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end Government Price calculation process and applicable administration activities for across multiple federal government contracts and programs. Act as subject matter expert across the assigned areas

• Analyze Government pricing trends and impacts to prepare and deliver meaningful certification assurance presentations to Sr. Leadership

• Function as a subject matter expert and technical resource on tools and systems used for government pricing and federal payments

• Lead or support efforts with Finance and others to reconcile monthly financials and ensure data integrity issues are resolved prior to beginning government pricing calculations

• Create, implement, prepare and publish scorecard reports, various analytics, compliance and other ad hoc reports

• Ensure proactive and regular communication with internal and external partners/stakeholders

• Partner with all internal stakeholders to interpret changes in laws and regulations, and perform complex analytics and assess its effect on current government contracting models, pricing, discounts, rebates, compliance and the like and develop appropriate responses

Key Competencies:

Technical and Business Expertise: 

• Have/or be able to acquire a deep understanding of government programs and regulations in order to meet all government requirements 

• Have aptitude for and enjoy detailed technical data, apply knowledge to improve results in an operational setting and contribute to overall team success 

Achieving Results: 

• Is goal-directed, persistent; driven to achieve objectives 

• Holds self accountable for meeting commitments 

• Recognizes contributions of peers and teammates 

Strategic Agility:

• Ability to assess complex long term objectives, business strategies, and government regulations, translating these into operational outcomes 

• Leverage critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop and implement streamlined and compliant business processes and systematic solutions

Decision Making:

• Gathers all necessary information, uses good judgment to make decisions and knows when to escalate decisions to the appropriate level

• Is aware of what groups or individuals may be impacted by decisions and consults with them throughout the decision making process

• Is able to articulate the rationale behind any decisions and recommendations made

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Desire to work in a team environment where the results of the individual contribute to moving the team forward and achieving the team goals

• Capable of addressing and resolving conflict by creating an atmosphere of openness and trust, establishes strong collaborative relationships within and across teams

Who You Are

You are someone who wants to influence your own development.  You are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies.  Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. The ideal person for this role is excited about data and is energized by digging into the details to understand trends or troubleshoot discrepancies. They don’t simply perform and analyze pricing calculations – they also translate the trends into a higher-level story regarding the ever-changing factors that determine the prices. And, in all of this, they enjoy finding opportunities to think differently, to innovate, and to streamline while partnering with others.  

• You have a Bachelor’s degree 

• You have at least 5 years’ work experience in government programs or related analytics 

• Strong ability to organize and manipulate large volumes of data in various formats. Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in data processing and reviews.

• Data management skills and ability to analyze information to properly communicate relevant data to both internal and external stakeholders  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Degree in areas related to General Business, Finance, Public Policy disciplines 

• MBA or other related graduate-level degree is a plus 

• Knowledge of Qlikview, Business Objects and Salesforce cloud. 

• Previous experience in other functions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry is 

• Knowledge of managed care, drug contracting, customers, and the distribution channels including government price reporting 

• Demonstrable knowledge of the different state and federal government agencies that purchase pharmaceutical/biotechnology or related industry products 

• Demonstrable knowledge of systems and reporting mechanisms that support contract administration particular to the pharmaceutical/biotechnology or related industry

Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular internal and external business meetings or conferences (up to 10%). 

This position is based in South San Francisco (Presence needed at the South San Francisco GNE Campus)

Relocation benefits are NOT offered on this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $114,500/yr to $212,600/yr .  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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