Associate Director, Medicaid Contracting and Government Rebate Operations

Novartis • East Hanover, NJ

3d • $145,600 - $270,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is based in East Hanover, NJ, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Ready to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of healthcare access, compliance, and innovation? As Associate Director, Medicaid Contracting and Government Rebate Operations, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for ensuring Novartis meets its critical government pricing and rebate obligations while supporting the delivery of medicines to patients who need them most. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decisions, drive operational excellence, navigate evolving healthcare legislation, and shape the future of government rebate operations in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience with government pricing or rebate operations.
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, government pricing, and supplemental contracting.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience driving process improvements and working with rebate, contract, or financial management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leveraging data, digital, or artificial intelligence tools to enhance business insights and operational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of payment procedures and systems including advanced knowledge of contract and rebate systems such as Model N and Validata; SAP, not required but helpful

Responsibilities

• Lead Medicaid rebate operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence across all activities.
• Oversee Medicare Discount Program and Inflation Reduction Act rebate processes and payments.
• Develop and coach team leaders, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Partner cross-functionally to address legislative changes and optimize contracting and pricing operations.
• Drive process improvements, analytics, and technology enhancements to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Manage financial forecasting, dispute resolution, and stakeholder communications to support business objectives.

Benefits

• Health, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
• Performance-based cash incentive
• Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager