What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager of Market Access Operations Contracting position at ALK?
About the opportunity:
We currently have an opening for a full-time Senior Manager, Market Access Operations/Contracting based remotely in New Jersey. Reporting to the Director of Access, Americas, the Senior Manager of Access Operations/ Contracting will manage all aspects of managed healthcare contracting to maximize the sales and profits of ALK's prescription products within managed markets.
More specifically, you will:
- Work with Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Access departments to develop, initiate, and manage contracts that meet the legal, strategic, and ethical standards of the company.
- Develop and submit contract compliance reports for government contracts.
- Work with Third party Vendor to assure transmission of data for accurate processing.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of a contract sales performance system to monitor and evaluate contract performance.
- Work with Marketing, Access, and Finance departments to develop contract pricing guidelines for ALK products which meet the sales, financial, legal and ethical goals of the company.
- Ensures timely contract processing and payments of rebates and administrative fees.
- Provide contract performance feedback to Access account managers.
- Accountability, Scope of Position:
- Effectively manage the ACCESS contract administration organization to assist the company in exceeding both sales and financial goals.
- Internal Collaborations:
- Marketing, Legal, Finance, Sales, Access Account Managers, and Contract Administrators
- External Collaborations:
- Managed Health Care Plans, Hospital Group Purchasing Organizations, Long Term Care Group Purchasing Organizations, Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Government Agencies, State Medicaid programs, and other contract opportunities.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA Degree
- Certification in Government Contracting, or 3-5 years as a Government Pricing Specialist
- 7 to 10 Years of contract administration experience
- Proficient in Microsoft excel and word.
- Excellent Written and Oral communication Skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experienced in working with people across various levels
- Ability to travel (Less than 10%)
- Market Access Account experience a plus
- Pharmaceutical sales experience a plus
- Certificate in Legal Studies a plus
- National Payer experience a plus
We offer:
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- Life and Disability insurance covered at 100%
- 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution
- 12 company-paid holidays per year
ALK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
