Associate Director Government Pricing

Company: APOTEX
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.As Associate Director, Government Pricing, you will be responsible for leading the Pricing team in validation, calculation, and analytics to ensure compliance and integrity, along with insights to enable good business decisions. You will maintain compliance with all government pricing calculations and reporting, along with interpretation of statutes, rules, and laws pertaining to government pricing. You will review, validate, and approve work products from the Senior Analyst, Government Pricing. Additionally, you will recommend, review, and approve process documentation related to government pricing calculation methodologies and procedures. You will manage the development, implementation, and utilization of government pricing systems and related software applications.Job Responsibilities

• Build out and develop the strategy for government pricing and compliance related to our growing Pharma portfolio.
• Develop, manage, and maintain compliance for all government pricing calculation methodologies.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting of all government pricing calculations.
• Ensure contract compliance in accordance with laws and regulations, while representing as an expert in Government Programs and all statutory pricing, regulations, and policy. Oversee accurate calculations and reporting of Average Manufacturer Price (AMP), Average Selling Price (ASP), Best Price (BP), and Non-Federal AMP (NFAMP), FCP, FSS, PHS, etc.
• Work with other business functions to provide insight on government programs and financial impact analysis resulting from price changes, contracting strategies, and other business decisions affecting GP calculations.
• Manage and lead direct report(s) who analyze and process Medicaid and Coverage Gap claims.
• Lead the interpretation of statutes, rules, laws, and regulations pertaining to government pricing to ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Ensure SOPs are documented, relevant, and up-to-date.
• Design forecasting models and prepare monthly and quarterly Medicaid rebate liability forecasts.
• Identify and advise leadership of risks and opportunities related to government pricing as they relate to potential business strategies and initiatives.
• Attend industry-related seminars and training to ensure compliance knowledge is current and up-to-date.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the government program team.
• Proactively identify and resolve compliance issues, questions, or pricing requests received from other units of the company, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc.
• Review BDL proposed deals and provide insights related to Government Pricing, Operations, and proposed language that enhances compliance and profitability.
• Formulate and implement recommendations in key strategic and tactical areas which impact price calculation to support long- and short-term business goals.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.Job Requirements
  • Education
    • Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
      • Must be self-motivated and possess strong business ethics for handling confidential information.
      • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
      • Able to make independent judgment decisions.
      • Solid oral and written communication skills.
      • Comfort working with individuals at all levels of the organization.
      • Experience
        • Minimum of 6+ years of pharmaceutical experience and 2+ years of government pricing experience.At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.Nearest Major Market: Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market: Miami
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