Senior Analyst, Government Rebate Operations

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raritan, NJ

9d•$94,000 - $151,800•Onsite

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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. You will be responsible for:

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
Experience in Medicaid, Finance, Rebate Management, or Contract Administration is highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders and decision makers using sound business rationale
Ability to understand and respond to customer (both internal and external) requests in a timely manner is required
Sound business knowledge and experience in relation to contracting and contract compliance processes is a significant plus
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
Experience with CORE (or relevant Medicaid contracting/rebate system), Model N and Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Content Manager (HPE) is a plus
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel; pivot tables, vLookups, etc..) is required

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

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits