Senior Federal Pricing Manager

Who We Are (Government Programs)

 

With Government entities being Genentech’s largest customer, the Government Programs (GP) team within Channel and Contract Management (CCM) is responsible for managing the complexities of government pricing to enable patient access through the federal drug programs (Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)& TRICARE). GP does this by reporting accurate pricing calculations that set the acquisition cost or reimbursement rate for drugs under these federal programs, paying government rebates and providing strategic value to its managed care partners. Collectively, these efforts help Genentech meet evolving business needs and foster a culture of compliance around government programs.

 

The Opportunity:

The Federal Pricing Manager performs as well as reviews multiple complex pricing calculations to determine pricing for government agencies in compliance with strict accuracy targets, timelines, laws, regulations and GP methodology, as well as all applicable Genentech policies and guidelines. This position may participate in and lead various cross-functional teams and projects, assess and recommend solutions and communicate to relevant stakeholders and management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end Government Price calculation process and applicable administration activities for across multiple federal government contracts and programs. Act as a lead subject matter expert across the assigned areas

• Analyze Government pricing trends and impacts to prepare and deliver meaningful certification assurance presentations to Sr. Leadership

• Function as a subject matter expert and technical resource on tools and systems used for government pricing and federal payments; innovate

• Lead or support efforts with Finance and others to reconcile monthly financials and ensure data integrity issues are resolved prior to beginning government pricing calculations

• Create, implement, prepare and publish scorecard reports, various analytics, compliance and other ad hoc reports

• Ensure proactive and regular communication with internal and external partners/stakeholders

• Lead/Influence internally and cross-functionally to share ideas, common solutions, and best practices thereby harmonizing solutions and developing repeatable, scalable best practices

• Is an official peer reviewer and coach/mentor other staff members

• Develop materials, train and educate others outside of the department

• Lead/manage Operational Excellence, risk management efforts, and problem root cause analysis; proactively identify/implement innovative solutions to streamline and simplify operational processes.

• Lead/manage with all internal stakeholders to interpret changes in laws and regulations, and perform complex analytics and assess its effect on current government contracting models, pricing, discounts, rebates, compliance and the like and develop appropriate responses

Who You Are

PLEASE NOTE: If you believe you meet the minimum qualifications (marked as required) to do the work we have described here, and if you are excited about the work, we encourage you to apply even if you are not sure you meet every preferred qualification (marked as preferences). We recognize that some candidates will consider applying for these roles only if in addition to the minimum qualifications, they also meet all preferred qualifications. Others will apply simply if they believe they generally fit the profile of someone in this role. We aspire to represent and meet the expectations of the communities we serve, and are eager to have a diverse pool of candidates and challenge ourselves to find new and better ways of doing the work that we do. Thank you.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency as demonstrated by at least 8 years of related work experience)

• You have at least 6 years’ work experience in government programs or related analytics 

• Excellent ability to organize and manipulate large volumes of data in various formats. Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in data processing and reviews. 

• Data management skills and ability to analyze information to properly communicate relevant data to both internal and external stakeholders 

• Excellent analytical & problem-solving capabilities and skills

• Demonstrable knowledge of the different state and federal government agencies that purchase pharmaceutical/biotechnology or related industry products 

• Demonstrable knowledge of systems and reporting mechanisms that support contract administration particular to the pharmaceutical/biotechnology or related industry 

• Demonstrable knowledge of managed care, drug contracting, customers, and the distribution channels including government price reporting

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Degree in areas related to General Business, Finance, Public Policy disciplines 

• MBA or other related graduate-level degree is a plus 

• Knowledge of Qlikview, Business Objects and Salesforce cloud. 

• Previous experience in other functions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry

• Strong knowledge of systems and reporting mechanisms that support contract administration particular to the pharmaceutical/biotechnology or related industry 

• Demonstrable/expert knowledge of the current policies and guidelines that affect government programs pricing and payment adjustments (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid)

 

Relocation assistance is not offered on this posting

This position is based in South San Francisco (Presence needed at the South San Francisco GNE Campus)

Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular internal and external business meetings or conferences (up to 10%). 

The expected salary range for this position based on the South San Francisco, California $139,400/yr to $258,800/yr. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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