Manager, Contract Development

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Manager, Contract Development What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will work with internal business partners to manage formulary validation efforts to ensure discounts are appropriately earned by customers. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the payer and provider landscape with respect to Amgen’s current and future products Support post-deal contract operations team including contracting interpretation for payment processing, formulary validation, dispute resolution and other activities as needed Responsible for driving decision-making around rebate eligibility and dispute resolution Provide project management and subject matter expertise for formulary validation across multiple payers – facilitate multiple account formulary validation teams that include Payer Contracting, Market Access, Legal, and Contract Pricing Execution Support ad-hoc requests by senior leadership for product and/or customer related business analytics and strategy Identify, lead and project manage process improvements with the Formulary Validation team and its internal business partners Provide data analysis and dashboards as needed for Formulary Validation May assist with department face to face meetings, staff training, etc. May assist with training programs for Formulary Validation team What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The [vital attribute] professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of contract development or contract writing experience Or Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of contract development or contract writing experience Or Associate’s degree and 8 years of contract development or contract writing experience Or High school diploma / GED and 10 years of contract development or contract writingexperience Preferred Qualifications: Strong Project Management skills – previous experience managing complex projects Ability to read and understand complex legal contract documents Pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales and marketing experience Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and leadership experience Previous experience providing and delivering information for decision making by executive management Deep understanding of pharmaceutical contracts (both Pharmacy and Medical), particularly as it relates to conditions to rebate Experience reviewing formulary and clinical policy documents Previous experience working in a contract development team Deep understanding of the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment Ability to manage in a highly fluid, interactive, matrixed environment 2+ years of experience solving complex business problems and managing multiple projects concurrently to completion Ability to simplify a complex business strategy and integrate it into a contract Strong oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels Strong organizational skills What you can expect from us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. . Salary Range 122,348.00 USD - 156,426.00 USD Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen

Requirements

Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of contract development or contract writing experience Or Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of contract development or contract writing experience Or Associate’s degree and 8 years of contract development or contract writing experience Or High school diploma / GED and 10 years of contract development or contract writingexperience

Nice To Haves

Strong Project Management skills – previous experience managing complex projects
Ability to read and understand complex legal contract documents
Pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales and marketing experience
Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and leadership experience
Previous experience providing and delivering information for decision making by executive management
Deep understanding of pharmaceutical contracts (both Pharmacy and Medical), particularly as it relates to conditions to rebate
Experience reviewing formulary and clinical policy documents
Previous experience working in a contract development team
Deep understanding of the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment
Ability to manage in a highly fluid, interactive, matrixed environment
2+ years of experience solving complex business problems and managing multiple projects concurrently to completion
Ability to simplify a complex business strategy and integrate it into a contract
Strong oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels
Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Work with internal business partners to manage formulary validation efforts to ensure discounts are appropriately earned by customers.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the payer and provider landscape with respect to Amgen’s current and future products
Support post-deal contract operations team including contracting interpretation for payment processing, formulary validation, dispute resolution and other activities as needed
Responsible for driving decision-making around rebate eligibility and dispute resolution
Provide project management and subject matter expertise for formulary validation across multiple payers – facilitate multiple account formulary validation teams that include Payer Contracting, Market Access, Legal, and Contract Pricing Execution
Support ad-hoc requests by senior leadership for product and/or customer related business analytics and strategy
Identify, lead and project manage process improvements with the Formulary Validation team and its internal business partners
Provide data analysis and dashboards as needed for Formulary Validation
May assist with department face to face meetings, staff training, etc.
May assist with training programs for Formulary Validation team

Benefits

health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
work/life balance
career development opportunities
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible