Associate Director of Government Contracts

Our client, a global research-based pharmaceutical company who's purpose is to bring diagnostic and therapeutic innovations to the healthcare community is seeking an ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND REPORTINGwho will manage and control the activities of the government contracting and mandated price reporting operations functions to maximize the company's profitability and market share in concert with Managed Markets, Product Management, Legal and Finance while minimizing company's legal risks and staying within the confines of government regulations.

Contract responsibility includes all Pharmaceutical and Biological government contracting of products to ensure sound contracting parameters by influencing and incorporating brand strategy into the market and contracting strategy. Ensure commercial and government contract compliance and analysis of performance for all customer segments.

 Administer government contracts. Manage the implementation, changes to and management of pricing systems to ensure accurate calculation and reporting of government mandated price reporting.  Identify, evaluate and implement policies and procedures in accordance with government agreements which previously have not been instituted by the government agencies (Corporate Integrity Agreement and Medicare prescription coverage).

 Requirements:·BA degree or equivalent together with a minimum of 10 years of high level pharmaceutical experience is required.  ·Expert knowledge of government pricing regulations, Federal and State healthcare programs including Medicare, Medicaid, business administration, knowledge of the managed care health care environment and supply chain management. ·Must be able to visualize and structure creative customer "contract alliances" to utilize company resources while maximizing profit and ensuring legal compliance.  ·Expert understanding level of financial principles is essential.  ·Must be able to direct the utilization of advanced information technology data and various data sets (rebate utilization data, per member per month, Medicaid rebate analysis) in order to assess impact to profitability. *Must have people management experience - has 5 reports.  Government reporting- Has worked with government contracts ·Sensitivity to people with varying backgrounds is a must since the director must have contact with all levels of people within and outside of company with different professional backgrounds. ·Highly developed communication skills.·Understanding of the supply chain management business model including forecasting, manufacturing planning, ordering and distribution of products is essential as 95% of company’s ex-factory sales are distributed through the wholesaler distribution network.  ·Expertise regarding government pricing obligations and impact as it relates to company’s profitability and legal implications.  Failure to understand the intricacies of such relationship will compromise company's ability to be in compliance with such pricing laws.·Minimal travel.