Trade Relations (Pharmaceutical), Manager

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Summary

GainwellRx is our solution and business platform to support states and Medicaid members across the country for prescription drug related business processes and member experiences. As a ​Manager, Preferred Drug List & Supplemental Rebates at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.

Your role in our mission

• Leverage advanced Excel skills to analyze large volumes of drug data in support of state preferred drug list and supplemental rebate strategies.
• Perform cost analysis utilizing pricing, rebate information, and supplemental rebate offers in conjunction with the clinical drug class reviews to help inform PDL recommendations.
• Create drug related financial analysis, trends, and forecast reports for State agencies.
• Work with drug rebate module product team to develop tools and system functionality required for managing a supplemental rebate program, providing supplemental URA calculations, and accurately invoicing for drug and DME supplemental rebates.
• Serve as a point of contact for Gainwell with drug manufacturers in performing supplemental rebate negotiations and contracting for drugs and DME supplies for our State Medicaid FFS customers. 
• Work with state Medicaid rebate pools and consortiums as needed for State supplemental rebate contracting.
• Assist clinical pharmacy group in presenting drug class and PDL reviews to State P&T and/or DUR Board meetings.
• Support the development of value-based agreements with drug manufacturers and presenting the details and operational functionality of those agreements with the State customer.
• Provide ongoing review of newly added drug products from the weekly FDB file updates to identify adjustments to existing supplemental rebate contracts.
• Manage all contract documents and communications with drug manufacturers as it relates to the supplemental rebate program.

What we're looking for

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in pharmacy management.
• Strong analytical and financial capabilities, experience working with large volumes of drug data.
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables). Additional experience with other analytical platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or Business Objects preferred.
• Experience negotiating, contracting, or supporting drug rebates. Medicaid drug rebate experience preferred.
• Contracting experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist is preferred, but not required
• Ability to communicate succinctly and accurately in both written and verbal English in various group settings from individuals to large groups.
• Strong leadership abilities which demonstrate proactive initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under stringent timelines.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

What you should expect in this role

- Remote

The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 12/6/2024.

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The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

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