Director, Policy Analytics

Sandoz•Princeton, NJ

5d•$188,400 - $349,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The leader partners closely with Market Access, Revenue Management, Government Pricing, Legal, Compliance, Trade, Patient Support, Commercial Operations, and external consultants to develop and execute strategies that protect revenue, ensure compliance, and optimize business performance within the evolving 340B landscape. The role will start with 340B strategy but will also need to lead other policy assessments and biosimilar initiatives, be the point person for Market Access including Market Access Strategy, Payer/GPO Accounts, Government Pricing, and liaise with matrix functions such as Public Affairs, Legal, Regulatory. Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy, Business, or related field required
15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical market access, government programs, healthcare policy, revenue management, government pricing, reimbursement, or compliance.
5+ years of leadership experience
Deep understanding of: 340B Drug Pricing Program, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, Government Pricing, Gross-to-Net processes, Market Access contracting, Healthcare policy and regulatory frameworks.
Experience working with cross-functional executive leadership teams.
Experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives and policy assessments

Nice To Haves

MBA, MPH, PharmD, JD, or other advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate policy positions aligned with enterprise strategy, including market access, reimbursement, and regulatory frameworks
Monitor and assess changes in the healthcare, insurance, and reimbursement landscape, including legislative and regulatory developments
Analyse the business and patient impact of proposed legislation, regulations, and industry initiatives
Report findings to senior leadership and drive decision-making on access and policy priorities.
Assess federal and state legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement changes impacting commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, and 340B programs.
Lead policy impact assessments and scenario modeling for proposed healthcare reforms.
Translate policy developments into actionable business recommendations.
Provide executive summaries and strategic insights to Finance, Market Access, and Commercial leaders.
Support long-term forecasting and risk management related to reimbursement and access policy shifts.
Quantify financial exposure associated with duplicate discounts, diversion, contract pharmacy utilization, and policy changes.
Lead analyses of rebate, chargeback, government pricing, and gross-to-net impacts.
Develop monitoring processes to identify emerging risks and revenue leakage opportunities.
Partner with Finance and Revenue Management teams on valuation of 340B strategies and initiatives.
Establish performance metrics and reporting dashboards.
Oversee assessment of potential diversion and duplicate discount scenarios.
Lead development and execution of manufacturer audit readiness programs.
Coordinate investigations involving covered entities and contract pharmacies.
Ensure adherence to HRSA requirements and industry best practices.
Partner with Legal and Compliance to manage regulatory inquiries and enforcement risks
Drive implementation and optimization of 340B analytical solutions and platforms.
Partner with IT and data teams to strengthen monitoring capabilities.
Develop advanced analytics and reporting to identify trends, anomalies, and compliance risks.
Leverage data-driven insights to support policy and contracting decisions.
Guide automation initiatives that improve operational effectiveness.
Lead cross-functional teams supporting 340B strategy execution.
Present recommendations to executive leadership committees.
Influence key stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Legal, Market Access, Government Pricing, and Compliance.
Manage external consultants, auditors, and strategic partners.
Develop organizational capabilities related to 340B intelligence and policy evaluation