Alcon

Institutional Contracts, Chargebacks and Rebates Manager

Alcon$103K — $177K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare contract operations
  • Strong understanding of chargeback adjudication and rebate processing
  • Experience leading process improvements and cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with project management experience

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in chargeback adjudication and contract operationalization
  • Lead cross-functional collaborations to resolve complex chargeback issues
  • Drive the adoption of AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics for efficiency
  • Coach and develop team members on analytics and operational excellence
  • Ensure timely processing of chargebacks and rebates with high customer satisfaction
  • Maintain compliance with SOX requirements and Novartis policies
  • Identify and implement improvements for data quality and reporting accuracy

Benefits

  • Performance-based cash incentives and eligibility for annual equity awards
  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions and match
  • Generous time off package including vacation and personal days
  • Opportunity for personal and professional development under a supportive culture
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
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Location: East Hanover, New Jersey

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Job Description
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for chargeback adjudication, customer eligibility, EDI submissions, contract operationalization, and distribution models
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Market Access, Government Pricing, Trade Operations, Accounts Receivable, wholesalers, and other stakeholders to resolve complex chargeback and rebate issues
  • Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, automation, and exception-based reporting to improve operational efficiency and decision support
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members while building capabilities in analytics, compliance, digital tools, and operational excellence
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of chargebacks, rebates, and contract-related activities while maintaining high levels of customer and trading partner satisfaction
  • Maintain compliance with SOX requirements, audit standards, Novartis policies, and chargeback/EDI processes
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance data quality, controls, reporting accuracy, and business value

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, revenue management, contract operations, chargebacks, rebates, or commercial operations
  • Strong understanding of chargeback adjudication, rebate processing, customer eligibility, contract administration, and wholesaler operations is a must
  • Experience leading process improvements, cross-functional initiatives, system enhancements, or business transformation efforts
  • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills with the ability to influence across organizations


Desirable Requirements

  • MBA or advanced business degree
  • Experience with Model N, Revitas, SAP S/4HANA, EDI processes, AI-enabled productivity tools, advanced analytics platforms, and healthcare contract management systems


Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between 103,600 - 177,600 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.

To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.

Salary Range
$103,600.00 - $192,400.00

Skills Desired
Continuous Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Financial Accounting, Market Understanding, People Development, Process Optimization

About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
Learn more about Alcon
Size
24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1945
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