Senior Analyst, Institutional Provider Rebates

Pfizer • Lake Forest, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Institutional Provider Rebates, has the primary purpose of managing the payment requirements of US contracts for Pfizer’s Oncology Business and Specialty Care Business Unit with Hospital, GPO, IDN’s, Clinic customers. The person in this role will be accountable for on time and accurate rebate payments to US customers, consistent with the terms and conditions of our agreements, as well as providing timely information and support to meet statutory, compliance and audit requirements. Additionally, the Sr. Analyst will be responsible for financial analysis associated with payments to explain variances and changes to existing trends. The Sr. Analyst will participate in a variety of strategic initiatives, ongoing internal and external deliverables to ensure effective support for US Products across Specialty and Oncology Business Units.

Requirements

• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers and develop and coach others to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
• Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience OR Master’s degree OR an Associates degree with + 6 years of experience OR HS diploma (or equivalent) with + 8 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry or relative experience preferred; Institutional contracting/rebating experience a plus, but not required.
• Begin to be able to make judgments regarding policy, objectives, and Institutional and Provider marketplace.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to understand and respond to multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess good organization, verbal and written communication and time management skills.
• Possess reliable follow-through, and ability to influence the outcome of key issues and challenges.
• Strong skills in Excel, including proficiency with pivot tables, V-lookups, charts, and formulas; proficient working with large data files.
• Good fluency and knowledge of AI and systems such as CoPilot, Claude, etc.
• Intermediate skills with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a rebate payment system or similar financial transaction system preferred; experience with Model N FLEX platform preferred.
• Proficient using Business Objects, Cognos, or other reporting software; basic understanding of how report queries function and ability to create simple queries independently.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills required; good attention to detail and project management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for contracted customers (GPOs, IDNs, and Clinics) and manage the fee/rebate payment process by: Reviewing contract language and provide SME on rebate setup in connection with pricing components in Flex system
• Ensure that customers adhere to contract language, terms, & conditions to reduce risk and protect Pfizer’s assets.
• Work to ensure adherence to SOX controls and internal SOPs; maintain adequate supporting documentation for rebate payments, rebate reconciliations and quarterly accrual reserves.
• Accurately process payments within the timelines stated in our agreements.
• Perform robust validations to ensure accuracy and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comment on account performance for Senior management and Account Teams, while maintaining a strong focus on customer support.
• Provide quarterly rebate information and analysis to Managed Market Finance for accruals process.
• Awareness of contract negotiation of rebate and fee strategies as it relates to the payment terms, system capabilities, and customers’ data management.
• Review draft language with Contracting Management and Development teams.
• Collaborate closely with Team Leader to ensure accurate setup of rebate eligible members.
• Begin to develop key customer relationships and align on common business objectives.
• Assist on ad-hoc requests for data and analysis and begin to build collaborative relationships with various internal stakeholders.
• Begin to gain knowledge of rebate payment process and applications (FLEX, Business Objects, Cognos).
• Begin to identify calculation issues; Participate in periodic UAT for system enhancements.
• Build knowledge of customers, markets, and Pfizer strategies to understand impact of evolving contract strategies
• Begin to implement AI tools into the day-to-day operations, analysis, and project based activities
• Begin to identify and communicate issues, which may impact the contracting & rebate process or the overall contracting environment.
• Participate in training sessions to gain overall knowledge of the market, rebate administration process, and key stakeholder areas of focus (e.g., accruals.)
• Participate in project work and analysis required on an ad hoc basis. Assigned project work would generally consist of leading low to medium risk projects with cross functional impact.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

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