Lead Payment Analyst

Lead Payment Analyst

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Lead Payment Analyst, located in West Chester PA, Raynham MA, Raritan NJ, Warsaw IN or Palm Beach Gardens FL.

Job Overview

The Lead Payment Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of customer rebate & administrative fee payments within the Strategic Customer Programs organization. This role serves as a key point of accountability for payment accuracy, process integrity, cross-functional coordination, and complex agreements/payments directly impacting customer trust, financial accuracy, and commercial effectiveness. The position offers high visibility across Sales, Pricing, Offer Development, Contract Management, Finance, Legal, and HCC, with opportunities to drive process improvements and strengthen operations at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of customer rebate & administrative fee payment processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with approved contracts and pricing agreements.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for rebate & administrative fee payment operations within the Strategic Customer Programs function.
• Lead processing and validation of complex rebate and admin fee payments, ensuring accuracy and contract compliance
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Offer Development, Contract Management, Legal, and HCC to resolve payment issues, discrepancies, and inquiries.
• Partner with Commercial, Pricing & Contracting, and Finance teams to ensure programs are executed accurately and consistently.
• Oversee rebate & administrative fee validation, approval workflows, and documentation in accordance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Monitor payment performance metrics and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payment data, analysis, and process documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of payment operations.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and delivery of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials related to payments.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field (required).
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, pricing, contract compliance, contract management, commercial operations, rebates & payments, or financial operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex processes in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret contracts, pricing terms, and financial data.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, controls, and compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems, contract management systems, rebate management tools, or large financial datasets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience within medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences industries.
• Familiarity with U.S. commercial contracting, chargebacks, rebates, administrative fees, and pricing governance.
• Expertise in ERP or rebate management systems including Model N (ICS)
• Prior involvement in audit support or SOX-controlled environments.
• Process improvement or continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills.

Other:

• Language: English (required).
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000.00 - $151,800.00

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child • Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year • Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -