Senior Government Pricing & Contracting Manager (Pharma - Remote Opportunity)

Nestlé SA; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Remote; USD 156,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Government Pricing and Contracting Manager to lead pricing strategies and ensure compliance within the pharmaceutical sector. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, driving innovative solutions that impact health and nutrition. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government pricing and contracting, with a proven track record of success in the pharmaceutical industry. Join a dynamic team committed to professional growth and making a difference in the lives of patients and consumers.

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Broad range of benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Government Pricing and Contracting within Pharma required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing strategies and ensure compliance with government programs.
• Manage contracts and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

Government Pricing software (Model N)

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

Senior Government Pricing & Contracting Manager (Pharma - Remote Opportunity)

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Job Description:
The Senior Government Pricing and Contracting Manager for Nestlé Health Science USA will play a critical role in developing and implementing pricing strategies, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position manages the process, controls and assignments related to the validation, calculation, and analytics for Government Pricing submissions of Medicare Part D, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule, the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, PHS 340B Drug Discount Program and all State reporting and compliance.
This position will also require a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The Senior Government Pricing and Contracting Manager reports to the Director of Market Access (Trade, Pricing and Payer Marketing) and involves up to 20% travel. This position is a remote-based opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Government Pricing and Compliance

1. Ensures compliance with government pricing programs, including Medicare Part D Program, VA Federal Supply Schedule Program, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, PHS 340B Drug Discount Program, Tricare, State Supplemental Rebate Programs and all State Reporting and Compliance.
2. Develops, implements, maintains and approves key SOP’s that ensure compliance and timely completion of all government program submissions including but not limited to Average Manufacture Price (AMP), Best Price (BP), non-Federal Average Manufacturer Price (nFAMP), Public Health Service - 340B (PHS), Federal Ceiling Price (FCP) and all state reporting.
3. Partners effectively with cross-functional teams on commercial/business strategies and pricing changes to assess government pricing requirements and implications.
4. Partners with Compliance and Legal teams to stay current on legislative and regulatory changes that impact government/state pricing and reporting.
5. Analyzes market trends, competitive landscape, and pricing data to inform strategic decisions.
6. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to pricing and contracting.
7. Manages third party provider with calculations, Medicaid rebating, Tricare and Coverage Gap payments.
8. Understanding of supplemental rebate agreements (SRAs) and execution.

Contracting & Additional Duties

1. Develop and execute pricing strategies to maximize revenue and market share.
2. Support the development and execution of contracting strategies across Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government channels.
3. Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including offer evaluation/financial modeling, execution, and performance monitoring.
4. Manage the contracting process, including legal submission, execution, and monitoring of contracts for the Market Access team.
5. Communicate appropriate chargeback price changes to wholesalers for implementation.
6. Review and validate chargeback transactions for accuracy and pull-through execution.
7. Coordinate processing, review and payment of rebate packages with third party vendor.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and legal, to align pricing and contracting strategies with business objectives.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or in a related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
2. 7+ years of professional work experience in Government Pricing and Contracting within the Pharmaceutical industry, with at least 2 or more years of experience working with Government Pricing software, such as Model N or equivalent products, required.
3. Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) is required.
4. Must have in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to Government Pricing and Contracting.
5. Proven track record of success in developing and implementing pricing strategies.
6. Must have excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, organizational and stakeholder management skills (including the ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships).
7. Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
8. Must have analytical, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
9. Willing and able to travel up to 20% based on the needs of the team and the business required.

The approximate pay range for this position is $156,000 to $170,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with a company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us |Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

Requisition ID: 348317 #LI-FG1

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