Senior Analyst, Government Rebate Operations (GRO) - Johnson and Johnson

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Senior Analyst, Government Rebate Operations (GRO), located in Raritan, New Jersey!

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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, Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP) 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.
Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the Senior Manager, Government Rebate Operations, and handle base business activities within own sub-team structure, including review of work, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with guidance documents, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedure) and Work Instructions.
• Analyze multiple types of invoice submissions and coordinate 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.
• Use 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.

Education:

• A University/Bachelors or equivalent degree is required.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• A minimum of two to four (2-4) years overall business experience, along with demonstrated progressive responsibility in finance, business operations, administrative services, and analysis.
• 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.
• The ability to anticipate and communicate the upstream and downstream impacts of process or data changes and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Knowledge and usage of SOPS and WIs.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel, pivot tables, vLookups, etc..).

Preferred:

• Experience in Medicaid, Finance, Rebate Management, or Contract Administration.
• 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

Other:

• Requires up to 10% domestic travel.
• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $76,000 to $121,900.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .