Rebate Analyst, Commercial Contracts, US Oncology
Takeda
Summary
As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. This role sits within Takeda Oncology's Market Access organization, known as Patient Value and Access. You will report to the Director, Commercial Contracting Operations and work with key stakeholders.
Job description
How you will contribute:
- Manage assigned accounts and translate contract terms into accurate rebate-system configurations.
- Ensure timely, accurate Commercial and Medicare Part D rebates, fees, and chargebacks through contract interpretation, formulary and benefit compliance, data validation, and rebate calculations.
- Follow all audit and reporting requirements in Takeda's rebate-processing policies.
- Develop a thorough understanding of contract terms, address non-routine questions and data issues, and coordinate with internal teams through resolution.
- Collect payer claim-level files, reconcile invoices, and analyze payments for contract compliance and rebate accuracy.
- Reconcile GPO rosters and sales volumes, run and distribute contract performance reports, calculate rebates, maintain trading partners, and process payer and GPO rebates and fees in ModelN FLEX.
- Fulfill data requests from the US OBU Patient Value & Access field team, Distribution, Data Stewards, IT, payers, and GPOs.
- Support Patient Value and Access field teams and communicate with external customers to resolve issues.
- Support Commercial and Medicare Part D internal and external audits by preparing required documentation for the Director, Commercial Contracting Operations.
- Support system and process improvements, including production testing for enhancements, defects, and new programs; perform user acceptance testing for rebate-payment systems; and partner with IT to update test scripts.
- Evaluate and update documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and create new process documentation as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or four years of relevant experience in contracts, pricing, finance, or a related field is required.
- Experience in rebate processing, contracting operations, pricing, finance, or a related analytical function is required.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
- Experience with ModelN/FLEX Revenue Manager or a comparable contract or rebate-management system is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new systems is required.
- Knowledge of commercial contracting and price-protection methodologies is preferred.
- Candidates must demonstrate the ability and interest to develop this expertise through training.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and draw accurate conclusions.
- Ability to accurately manage a high volume of deadline-driven work across multiple projects and tasks in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience analyzing and managing large data sets.
- Ability to think through how decisions will impact Takeda, customers and stakeholders prior to execution.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Hybrid Work Policy
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.