Commercial Contract Management, Associate Director
Commercial Contract Management, Associate Director
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$ 152000 - 228000
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Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Director Contract Operations this role is responsible for the lifecycle management process of agreements within the US Market Access Organization (Commercial and Government (ex: Medicare Advantage and Part D)) Full Line Wholesalers Specialty Distributors Specialty Pharmacies Group Purchasing Organizations PBMs and other segments and channels as required. This position will work closely with the Director Contract Operations and crossfunctional leaders to ensure agreements meet business legal operational and compliance needs across several therapeutic areas. The ideal candidate will be familiar with and highly conversant in various segments of market access discuss and incorporate contracting strategies and tactics and understand the various types of managed care contracting. This is a highly visible role that will be expected to build collaborative relationships with internal US Market Access and Field Account stakeholders.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Deep understanding of US Market Access environment including payer landscape role of PBMs (and PBMGPOs) Hospital GPOs and IDNs medical coverage policies and reimbursement.
- Knowledge of traditional and innovative contracting approaches.
- Ability to translate pricing strategy into prospective payer contracting concepts and archetypes.
- Capable of fostering relationships building alignment negotiating and collaborating with home office and field teams to develop key assumptions build tools deliver financial models and impactful business insights to enable optimal decisionmaking.
- Establish and maintain policies and applicable documentation (e.g. Contract Summary Report) in accordance with established departmental guidelines to support Sox compliance.
- Able to manage multiple projects concurrently and maintain organizational awareness to various projects and work streams.
- Ensure successful contract data integration for new products and/or acquisitions.
Required Educational Level
- Bachelors Degree in a business discipline required
Required Experience
- 5 years of demonstrated experience with Market Access Contracting activities in the biopharmaceutical industry including but not limited to specialty pharmacy provider and managed care payors is required (health plans pharmacy benefit managers etc.).
- Progressive business experience in finance accounting sales government pricing contracting or other related area
- Understanding of pharmaceutical pricing government programs and associated regulations and the ability to determine the impact of contracts on them
Required Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously work independently as well as with a team possess strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on customer service.
- Work in a demanding work environment flexibility to adhere to unexpected deadlines willingness to learn new skills systems and processes.
- A successful candidate has a patient focused mindset organized driven high attention to detail accountable and can achieve high quality results with compliance and integrity.
- High level of proficiency in MS Office software including: Word Excel Outlook Visio and PowerPoint
- Understanding of the US Payor Channel and Buy and Bill Reimbursement Landscape
- Experience launching new products and indications
Pay range is annually
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role may also be eligible for commission fleet or car allowance and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive marketleading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journeywhile providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a weeklong company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
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Pay Range:
$152000 $228000Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive marketleading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a weeklong company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
HybridEligible Or OnSite EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this HybridEligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. OnSite: work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an EVerify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
