Government Program Partner

UCB S.A.; Georgia; On-site; USD 136,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Government Programs Strategy Partner to join their dynamic team in Atlanta. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic planning and compliance in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly regarding government programs. You will leverage your extensive experience to analyze market trends, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and support the development of strategic initiatives. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about making a significant impact on patient care and navigating the complexities of government pricing strategies. Join a supportive culture that values growth and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in strategic government compliance and management within pharma.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support negotiation and compliance of government pricing programs.
• Analyze IRA's impact and improve forecasting models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for compliance.

Skills

Strategic Government Compliance

Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Master’s Degree

Tools

Model N

SAP

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Government Programs Strategy Partner, who is intellectually curious, self-driven, and adaptable to join us in our Government Pricing and Reimbursement team, based in our Atlanta office in Georgia, United States.

About the role
This role requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, federal and state laws and regulations, pharmaceutical compliance, and internal capabilities to ensure the company achieves its long-term goals and is crucial for strategic planning, forecasting, and negotiation activities. You will play a principal role in analysing, reporting and educating the broader UCB team on the insights that inform these scenarios. You will support the development, implementation, and oversight of the company's strategic plans for pharmaceutical government programs.

Who you’ll work with
Internally, you will work with your colleagues in Government Pricing and Reimbursement, Contracts and Pricing, Market Access, Commercial, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Policy, IT and Communications. Externally, you will work with various consultants and auditors.

What you’ll do

• Support negotiation, implementation, compliance, and analysis of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Medicare Maximum Fair Price (MFP)
• In coordination with Contract and Pricing Leads, evaluate strategies to mitigate IRA impact to product portfolio
• Improve IRA Pipeline Forecast Model for accurate impact predictions
• Identify viable options for Maximum Fair Price (MFP) implementation
• Load data to state and federal portals
• Create, maintain and enhance trackers and documentation aligned with role and company objectives
• Research and analyze IRA's impact on market trends and stakeholder behaviors
• Evaluate and document Bona Fide Service Fee compliance for all UCB contracts
• Ensure compliance of State Price Transparency Reporting & Prescription Drug Affordability Board inquiries
• Develop and execute strategies for government programs like Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and 340B
• Align company objectives with government program regulations and strategic goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal and state programs
• Monitor industry trends, regulations, and best practices for business impact
• Support government pricing calculations through data analysis and reporting

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
Minimum Education, Qualifications, Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field or comparable work experience
• 8-10+ years of proven experience in strategic government compliance, planning, reporting and management within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong knowledge of government program environment such as the Inflation Reduction Act, 340B Drug Pricing Program, state price transparency reporting, and bona fide service fee assessments
• Proficiency in strategic planning tools and software, including Model N and SAP
• Experience in managing compliance within pharmaceutical government programs

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Skills

• Master’s Degree
• Leadership and team management experience

This position’s reasonably anticipated base salary range is $136,000-178,500. The actual salary offered will consider related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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