Chapter lead – Digital Market Access & Revenue Management, Pricing & Digital Engagement Platforms

Astellas Pharma • Northbrook, IL

12d • $144,060 - $205,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Chapter lead – Digital Market Access & Revenue Management, Digital Engagement Platforms, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our Agile operating model consists of two components – Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution are about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focus on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in revenue management systems, IT business systems, or commercial operations
• Hands-on experience with Model N including SaaS upgrades, implementations, and configuration/code enhancements
• Proven experience leading upgrade cycles, regression testing, and production releases
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical pricing, contracting, rebates, and Market Access operations
• Understanding of government pricing regulations including AMP, Best Price, Medicaid, and 340B
• Experience with discount reallocation and GTN processes
• Strong experience in release management, incident management, and change management processes

Responsibilities

• Act as Product Manager and lead end-to-end ownership of the Model N ecosystem supporting commercial, government pricing, and managed care operations
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders (Market Access, Finance, Compliance) and IT for Model N and Gross to Net (GTN) related initiatives
• Drive system strategy, governance, and continuous improvement aligned with revenue management objectives
• Define and prioritize the Model N system roadmap, enhancements , investments and modernization initiatives based on the business value, regulatory requirements and evolving business needs
• Partner with business, technology, data, and global stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation, process optimization, automation, and analytics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including those from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Support enterprise-wide processes across pricing, contracting, rebates, and payment validation
• Own and manage all Model N modules including Master Data, Pricing, Contract Management, Sales, Chargebacks, Rebates, Government Pricing, and Medicaid Rebates.
• Lead Model N SaaS upgrade cycles end-to-end including impact analysis, regression testing, defect resolution, and business validation
• Manage internal system enhancements and code/configuration changes to meet evolving business and regulatory requirements
• Lead system lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, configuration, UAT, deployment, and production support
• Manage release management including planning, scheduling, deployment, and post-release validation
• Oversee incident and problem management with root cause analysis and timely resolution
• Manage change requests including intake, prioritization, impact assessment, and delivery coordination
• Oversee Government Pricing processes including AMP, ASP, Best Price, Non-FAMP, IRA price types, and regulatory submissions
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, 340B, and Federal Supply Schedule requirements
• Manage Medicaid rebate processing and Managed Care Organization claims processing
• Support rebate invoicing, dispute resolution, and state-level Medicaid compliance activities
• Own and optimize Validata processes for managed care payment validation and reconciliation
• Analyze and resolve underpayments, overpayments, and claim discrepancies across payer channels
• Lead discount reallocation processes ensuring accurate allocation across commercial and government channels
• Partner with Finance to ensure alignment with GTN calculations and revenue recognition
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve data governance policies, standards, and controls
• Support internal and external audits including SOX compliance, documentation, and evidence management
• Ensure audit readiness across pricing, rebate, and government reporting processes
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for pricing, rebates, and compliance metrics
• Design and manage data warehouse integrations to support Model N reporting and analytics
• Build and oversee ETL pipelines using IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Informatica PowerCenter, and Control-M scheduling

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shutdown
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

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