Senior Analyst, Gov. Rebate Operations

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Raritan, NJ

10d • $79,000 - $127,650 • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Analyst, Government Rebate Operations (GRO), to join our Enterprise Contract Management (ECM) team located in Raritan, NJ. ECM is an organization under Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (JJHCS). JJHCS provides contracting, supply chain, business services, and strategic solutions to customers and commercial intermediaries of U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson companies, including hospital systems, health plans, distributors, wholesalers, purchasing organizations, government payer programs, and government healthcare institutions in the U.S. JJHCS also engages with customers to provide streamlined supply chain services for our products that seamlessly integrate with customer operations, address shared evolving market challenges to value-based care, and develop innovative solutions that improve patient care and access. Acting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical operating companies, the GRO team is responsible for ensuring efficient and compliant participation in base and supplemental Medicaid, Manufacturer Discount Program (MDP) and state pharmaceutical assistance rebate programs. The GRO team is relied upon to provide oversight on all issues relating to rebate analysis and payments, adjudication of such payments on a timely basis and resolution of any disputes on rebate claims. Additionally, GRO develops and implements agreed upon rebate policies and advises Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical operating companies on strategic and operational issues pertinent to Federal and State rebate programs.

Requirements

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree is required
• A minimum of four (4) years overall business experience, along with demonstrated progressive responsibility in finance, business operations, administrative services, and analysis is required
• Ability to understand and respond to customer (both internal and external) requests in a timely manner is required
• The ability to anticipate and communicate the upstream and downstream impacts of process or data changes and provide recommendations for improvement is required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Ability to work with large amounts of data is required
• Knowledge and usage of SOPS and WIs is required
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel; pivot tables, vLookups, etc..) is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Medicaid, Finance, Rebate Management, or Contract Administration is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence peers, key stakeholders and decision makers using sound business rationale
• Sound business knowledge and experience in relation to contracting and contract compliance processes is a significant plus
• Experience with CORE (or relevant Medicaid contracting/rebate system), Model N and Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Content Manager (HPE) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Manager, Government Rebate Operations, and manage base business activities within own sub-team structure, including review of work, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with guidance documents, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI)
• Analyze multiple types of invoice submissions and administer all rebate payments on behalf of Johnson & Johnson, including analyzing any State resubmissions and price changes, evaluating market and product trends
• Work closely with Johnson & Johnson operating company partners to ensure accurate and timely payments as well as providing vital information in support of financial planning efforts
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payment packages, claim review, commentary and approval for all analyst payments, per the Medicaid Operational Guidelines
• Assist in providing training and onboarding of new hires
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve operational efficiency
• Provide government rebate program expertise in support of acquisition and divestiture initiatives
• Utilize various sources of data, State updates and industry knowledge to collectively integrate, evaluate and provide a critical analysis of data/trending
• Develop and cultivate key business partnerships especially with States and third-party agencies
• Stay fully informed of any new regulatory or government rule changes as it relates to States and Medicaid.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

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