Fees & Incentives Analyst I

USA - 3312 Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Exton, PA is seeking a Pricing Strategy & Planning Analyst to develop commercial and pricing strategies for a portfolio across targeted customer and market segments. You will research the market and analyze the competitive landscape to position Takeda's products effectively.

Join a team focused on validating and paying incentives and distribution fees, collaborating with Trade, National Accounts, and Patient Services to ensure accurate, timely payments and data integrity while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with buying organizations, commercial customers, or government customers.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute the validation, accurate calculation and timely payment of wholesaler and biological distributor service and distribution fees.
• Execute the validation, accurate calculation and timely payment of all US commercial incentives and administrative fees for Specialty Pharmacy Providers, Biological Distributors and/or GPOs.
• Collaborate with the Patient Services team to process and pay applicable fees.
• Review payment data and escalate unusual trends or potential discrepancies to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Trade and National Accounts team to confirm inventory, assess compliance, validate and process payments.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Model N Flex

Job description

Job Description

The Pricing Strategy & Planning, Analyst is responsible for developing commercial and pricing strategies for a portfolio of current and future products across targeted customer and market segments. By researching the market and understanding the competitive landscape, this role helps position Takeda's products effectively to achieve targeted market positions.

Objectives

• Execute the validation, accurate calculation and timely payment of wholesaler and biological distributor service and distribution fees.
• Execute the validation, accurate calculation and timely payment of all US commercial incentives and administrative fees for Specialty Pharmacy Providers (SPP’s), Biological Distributors (BD’s) and/or Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO’s).
• Collaborate with the Patient Services team to process and pay applicable fees.
• Review payment data and escalat unusual trends or potential discrepancies to internal stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Partner with Trade and National Accounts team to confirm inventory, assess compliance (e.g., DoH), validate and process payments for SPP, wholesaler and biological distributor customers.
• Assist with documenting and routing business exceptions related to incentives and fee for service (FFS) payments.
• Provide support to Trade Account and National Accounts team as it relates to contract terms & conditions and final payments of wholesaler and biological distributor service and distribution fees and US commercial incentives and administrative fees.
• Partner with Accounts Receivable to resolve all incentive or distribution fee disputes.
• Document variances and data integrity issues and escalat material items to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to provide support on ad hoc projects and initiatives.
• Support internal/external audits by preparing and providing the necessary documentation.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and support process improvement initiatives.
• Perform assigned data and process controls in accordance with established procedures.
• Exercise sound judgment within established practices and procedures, seeking guidance on complex or non-routine issues.

Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills

• Required Bachelor's degree.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of financial processes, data validation, and payment controls.
• Ability to organize information, identify discrepancies, and escalat issues appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks in a matrix environment.
• Ability to learn and apply business processes, contract terms, and applicable procedures.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills.
• Preferred Experience in Model N Flex.
• Familiarity with buying organizations, commercial customers, indirect customers, or government customers.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or financial operations.

More about us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location: Exton, PA U.S. Base Salary Range: $58,400.00 - $91,740.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

Locations

Exton, PA

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives - including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.