Specialist, Government Pricing and Contracts

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

The Azurity Finance Team is searching for a Specialist, GP & Contract Operations, to join the team as we enable the business to make profitable and well-founded decisions. This person needs to be a leader and go-getter who can take full ownership of their areas. Our team needs an experienced professional who is competent, dependable, and can partner with the business. The Specialist, GP & Contract Operations reports to the VP, Government Pricing & Contract Operations. To be successful in this role, you would need a solid understanding of the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and the price reporting requirements associated with that program. 

Responsibilities:

• Will assist in the calculation of Medicaid price types: Average Manufacturer Price (AMP), Best Price (BP), Unit Rebate Amount (URA), Average Sales Price (ASP), etc....
• Support the Pharmaceutical Chargebacks and Rebates processes
• Extensive research of Medicaid claims to resolve discrepancies.
• Class of Trade (COT) Review and Assignment
• Ensure a timely response to all contract operations related customer service calls/emails.
• Weekly review of all GP data elements including Sales, Chargebacks, and Rebates for accuracy and completeness in advance of Monthly/Quarterly GP calculation
• Assist with review and submission of State Price Transparency Reporting (SPTR)
• Assist in completion of Dept of Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedule Requests for Modification (RFMs)
• Collaborate with the GP & Contract Operations Team on GP data elements, processes and policies to ensure they are up to date and compliance is being maintained.
• Collaboration with the Market Access & Strategic Accounts (MASA) Team
• Ability to understand and interpret contract terms to maintain contract compliance
• Assist with other Finance and/or Commercial projects
• Assist with audits and other projects within the Finance Department as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Pharmaceutical/Accounting experience preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well with internal and external customers
• Must be able to multi-task, handle several job functions simultaneously
• Pharmaceutical Government Pricing/Contract experience desired but not required
• Experience with the iContracts Suite of Solutions or other life sciences industry systems is a PLUS.
• Ability to work in a complex and changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

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Physical & Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
• May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
• Other miscellaneous job duties as required

Benefits We Offer:

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
  • Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
  • Fuel Your Success: *Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you. 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. *Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*
• Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
• Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
• Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.

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