Senior Analyst, Gov. Rebate Operations

Biopharma Careers; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (vacation and holidays)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Analyst, Government Rebate Operations (GRO) to join the Enterprise Contract Management (ECM) team in Raritan, NJ. This role focuses on base and supplemental Medicaid rebates, price analysis, and timely payments within a large healthcare contracting ecosystem.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in Medicaid, rebates, or contract management, with strong Excel skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years overall business experience in finance, operations, or analysis is required.
• Experience in Medicaid, Finance, Rebate Management, or Contract Administration is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and understand contracting processes.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Manager, Government Rebate Operations, and manage base activities within sub-team.
• Analyze invoice submissions and administer rebate payments, including state resubmissions and price changes.
• Collaborate with operating company partners to ensure timely payments and support financial planning.
• Ensure accuracy of payment packages, claim review, and approvals per Medicaid guidelines.
• Assist in training new hires and identify process improvements.
• Provide government rebate program expertise for acquisitions or divestitures.
• Use data sources to analyze trends and support decision making.
• Build partnerships with States and third-party agencies.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes related to Medicaid.

Skills

Influence peers

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CORE

Model N

HPE Content Manager

Excel (pivot tables, vLookups)

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Sales Enablement

Job Sub Function:

Contract Administration and Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Senior Analyst, Government Rebate Operations (GRO)

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Analyst, Government Rebate Operations (GRO), to join our Enterprise Contract Management (ECM) team located in Raritan, NJ.

ECM is an organization under Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (JJHCS). JJHCS provides contracting, supply chain, business services, and strategic solutions to customers and commercial intermediaries of U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson companies, including hospital systems, health plans, distributors, wholesalers, purchasing organizations, government payer programs, and government healthcare institutions in the U.S. JJHCS also engages with customers to provide streamlined supply chain services for our products that seamlessly integrate with customer operations, address shared evolving market challenges to value-based care, and develop innovative solutions that improve patient care and access.

Acting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical operating companies, the GRO team is responsible for ensuring efficient and compliant participation in base and supplemental Medicaid, Manufacturer Discount Program (MDP) and state pharmaceutical assistance rebate programs. The GRO team is relied upon to provide oversight on all issues relating to rebate analysis and payments, adjudication of such payments on a timely basis and resolution of any disputes on rebate claims. Additionally, GRO develops and implements agreed upon rebate policies and advises Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical operating companies on strategic and operational issues pertinent to Federal and State rebate programs.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Senior Manager, Government Rebate Operations, and manage base business activities within own sub-team structure, including review of work, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with guidance documents, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI)
• Analyze multiple types of invoice submissions and administer all rebate payments on behalf of Johnson & Johnson, including analyzing any State resubmissions and price changes, evaluating market and product trends
• Work closely with Johnson & Johnson operating company partners to ensure accurate and timely payments as well as providing vital information in support of financial planning efforts
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payment packages, claim review, commentary and approval for all analyst payments, per the Medicaid Operational Guidelines
• Assist in providing training and onboarding of new hires
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve operational efficiency
• Provide government rebate program expertise in support of acquisition and divestiture initiatives
• Utilize various sources of data, State updates and industry knowledge to collectively integrate, evaluate and provide a critical analysis of data/trending
• Develop and cultivate key business partnerships especially with States and third-party agencies
• Stay fully informed of any new regulatory or government rule changes as it relates to States and Medicaid.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree is required
• A minimum of four (4) years overall business experience, along with demonstrated progressive responsibility in finance, business operations, administrative services, and analysis is required
• Experience in Medicaid, Finance, Rebate Management, or Contract Administration is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence peers, key stakeholders and decision makers using sound business rationale
• Ability to understand and respond to customer (both internal and external) requests in a timely manner is required
• Sound business knowledge and experience in relation to contracting and contract compliance processes is a significant plus
• The ability to anticipate and communicate the upstream and downstream impacts of process or data changes and provide recommendations for improvement is required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Ability to work with large amounts of data is required
• Knowledge and usage of SOPS and WIs is required
• Experience with CORE (or relevant Medicaid contracting/rebate system), Model N and Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Content Manager (HPE) is a plus
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel; pivot tables, vLookups, etc..) is required

Preferred Skills:

Business Behavior, Coaching, Collaboration, Contract Management, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Issue Escalation, Office Administration, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Risk Assessments, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, Sales Terms and Conditions, Tender Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$79,000.00 - $127,650.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.