Rebate Associate (Manager Level), Commercial Contracts, US Oncology

Job Description About the role: As a member of Takeda Oncology your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you will build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the Patient Value and Access team, you will report to the Contracting Operations Lead and work with key stakeholders. Perform calculations and generate payments in compliance with executed reimbursement Agreements and maintain all assigned account responsibilities. Assist in the identification and development of information and process requirements. Consult with managers and key stakeholders to make well‑informed decisions, drive process improvement and other initiatives. Provide support for data governance, business process management, and assist in the performance and maintenance of controls, data quality, and accuracy. Understand business and operational strategies and processes, respond to data requests with appropriate information and analysis. Respond to routine business, systems, and data questions, and assist the team with problem resolution. Assist as needed with routine variance analysis to ensure data completeness and payment accuracy. Conduct research and provide training and guidance as needed. Provide support for the management and coordination of data and information resources. Maintain an inventory of policy, procedure, training, and other documentation. Support the development of standard reporting and other metrics as required. Support all compliance and audit reviews. Coordinate resources to support cross‑functional projects and activities. How You Will Contribute Perform all the functions required for the management and administration of assigned accounts. Ensure all pertinent contract attributes are properly translated into the correct contract set‑up in the rebate payment system. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all payments for Commercial and Medicare Part D contracted customers, including rebates, fees and chargebacks. This process includes the interpretation and translation of contract language, ensuring formulary/benefit compliance, data validation and rebate calculations. Adhere to all audit requirements and any/all reporting regulations as defined within Takeda’s policies and guidelines related to rebate processing. Gain a thorough understanding of contract terms and requirements and respond to non‑routine questions and data problems. Coordinate with internal teams to bring all issues to a satisfactory resolution. Gather Payer claim level data files, reconcile Payer invoices and perform detailed payment analysis to ensure contract compliance and rebate payment accuracy. GPO roster reconciliation, GPO sales volume reconciliation, run superlist performance reports, and calculate rebates. Maintain trading partners and process rebates and fees within ModelN FLEX revenue management system for both Payer and GPO contracts. Support data requests from US OBU Patient Value & Access field team, Distribution, Data Stewards, and IT, as well as external parties including Payers and GPOs. Supports all Commercial and Medicare Part D internal/external audits by preparing and providing the necessary documentation to Director, Commercial Contracting Operations. Assists with the implementation of system and/or process improvements to develop more efficient business processes. Provide production support testing of new system enhancements, defects or new programs. Performs all system user acceptance testing for any systems that support the rebate payment process. This also includes working with IT on updating test scripts. Assists Commercial Contracting Managers with updating rebate training manual and other supporting materials (i.e., quality control checklists). Minimum Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor’s degree or 4 years contracts and pricing experience required. 2+ years of rebate processing experience in the pharmaceutical industry required. ModelN/Flex Revenue Manager experience in contract implementation and maintenance preferred. Experience with various commercial contracting price protection methodologies preferred. Ability to think through how decisions will impact Takeda, customers and stakeholders prior to execution. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate excellent organization and time‑management skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks in a matrix environment. Location Boston, MA Compensation and Benefits Summary U.S. Base Salary Range: $116,000.00 – $182,270.00 U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, sick time, paid vacation and more. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Worker Type Employee – Regular – Full time Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace