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Job Function:

Sales Enablement

Job Sub Function:

Contract Administration and Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Analyst, Government Rebate Operations (GRO), to join our Enterprise Contract Management (ECM) team located in Raritan, NJ.

ECM is an organization under Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (JJHCS). JJHCS provides contracting, supply chain, business services, and strategic solutions to customers and commercial intermediaries of U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson companies, including hospital systems, health plans, distributors, wholesalers, purchasing organizations, government payer programs, and government healthcare institutions in the U.S. JJHCS also engages with customers to provide streamlined supply chain services for our products that seamlessly integrate with customer operations, address shared evolving market challenges to value-based care, and develop innovative solutions that improve patient care and access.

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.

The selected candidate will:

• Report to the Senior Manager, Government Rebate Operations, and manage 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 administer 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
• Utilize 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree is required
• A minimum of four (4) years overall business experience, along with demonstrated progressive responsibility in finance, business operations, administrative services, and analysis is required
• Experience in Medicaid, Finance, Rebate Management, or Contract Administration is highly preferred
• 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 is required
• Sound business knowledge and experience in relation to contracting and contract compliance processes is a significant plus
• The ability to anticipate and communicate the upstream and downstream impacts of process or data changes and provide recommendations for improvement is required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Ability to work with large amounts of data is required
• Knowledge and usage of SOPS and WIs is required
• Experience with CORE (or relevant Medicaid contracting/rebate system), Model N and Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Content Manager (HPE) is a plus
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel, pivot tables, vLookups, etc..) is required

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$77,000-$124,200

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) Positions Represented by CBA: This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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.

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