Manager, Contract Development

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Manager Contract Development

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will work with internal business partners to manage formulary validation efforts to ensure discounts are appropriately earned by customers.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the payer and provider landscape with respect to Amgens current and future products
• Support post-deal contract operations team including contracting interpretation for payment processing formulary validation dispute resolution and other activities as needed
• Responsible for driving decision-making around rebate eligibility and dispute resolution
• Provide project management and subject matter expertise for formulary validation across multiple payers facilitate multiple account formulary validation teams that include Payer Contracting Market Access Legal and Contract Pricing Execution
• Support ad-hoc requests by senior leadership for product and/or customer related business analytics and strategy
• Identify lead and project manage process improvements with the Formulary Validation team and its internal business partners
• Provide data analysis and dashboards as needed for Formulary Validation
• May assist with department face to face meetings staff training etc.
• May assist with training programs for Formulary Validation team

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The vital attribute professional we seek is a type of person with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and 2 years of contract development or contract writing experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 4 years of contract development or contract writing experience

Or

Associates degree and 8 years of contract development or contract writing experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of contract development or contract writingexperience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Project Management skills previous experience managing complex projects
• Ability to read and understand complex legal contract documents
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales and marketing experience
• Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and leadership experience
• Previous experience providing and delivering information for decision making by executive management
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical contracts (both Pharmacy and Medical) particularly as it relates to conditions to rebate
• Experience reviewing formulary and clinical policy documents
• Previous experience working in a contract development team
• Deep understanding of the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment
• Ability to manage in a highly fluid interactive matrixed environment
• 2 years of experience solving complex business problems and managing multiple projects concurrently to completion
• Ability to simplify a complex business strategy and integrate it into a contract
• Strong oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels
• Strong organizational skills

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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