Fees & Incentives Analyst I
Takeda
Summary
The Pricing Strategy & Planning, Analyst is responsible for developing commercial and pricing strategies for a portfolio of current and future products across targeted customer and market segments. By researching the market and understanding the competitive landscape, this role helps position Takeda's products effectively to achieve targeted market positions.
Job description
Objectives
- Execute the validation, accurate calculation and timely payment of wholesaler and biological distributor service and distribution fees.
- Execute the validation, accurate calculation and timely payment of all US commercial incentives and administrative fees for Specialty Pharmacy Providers (SPP's), Biological Distributors (BD's) and/or Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO's).
- Collaborate with the Patient Services team to process and pay applicable fees.
- Review payment data and escalate unusual trends or potential discrepancies to internal stakeholders.
Accountabilities
- Partner with Trade and National Accounts team to confirm inventory, assess compliance (e.g., DoH), validate and process payments for SPP, wholesaler and biological distributor customers.
- Assist with documenting and routing business exceptions related to incentives and fee for service (FFS) payments.
- Provide support to Trade Account and National Accounts team as it relates to contract terms & conditions and final payments of wholesaler and biological distributor service and distribution fees and US commercial incentives and administrative fees.
- Partner with Accounts Receivable to resolve all incentive or distribution fee disputes.
- Document variances and data integrity issues and escalate material items to appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with team members to provide support on ad hoc projects and initiatives.
- Support internal/external audits by preparing and providing the necessary documentation.
- Maintain accurate process documentation and support process improvement initiatives.
- Perform assigned data and process controls in accordance with established procedures.
- Exercise sound judgment within established practices and procedures, seeking guidance on complex or non-routine issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience; pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of financial processes, data validation, and payment controls.
- Ability to organize information, identify discrepancies, and escalate issues appropriately.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks in a matrix environment.
- Ability to learn and apply business processes, contract terms, and applicable procedures.
- Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience in Model N Flex
- Familiarity with buying organizations, commercial customers, indirect customers, or government customers.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or financial operations.
Company overview
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company founded in 1781 and incorporated in 1925. As one of the world's top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies by revenue and the third largest in Asia, Takeda specializes in developing and commercializing innovative medicines across several therapeutic areas including oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, gastroenterology, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. With approximately 49,095 employees globally, the company operates research and development centers, manufacturing facilities, and commercial operations across 39 U.S. states and numerous countries worldwide. Takeda maintains dual headquarters in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, with significant operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where it serves as the largest life sciences employer in the state. The company's patient-focused approach is guided by its Takeda-ism values of Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, emphasizing a commitment to delivering life-transforming treatments while advancing sustainable healthcare solutions. Takeda's extensive portfolio includes both innovative biologics and small molecule drugs, supported by strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have expanded its capabilities in areas such as immuno-oncology and rare disease treatments.