Government Program Partner - UCB S.A. : Job Details

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We are looking for aGovernment Programs Strategy Partner, who isintellectually curious, self-driven, and adaptableto join us in our Government Pricing and Reimbursementteam, based in our Atlanta office in Georgia, United States.About the roleThis role requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, federal and state laws and regulations, pharmaceutical compliance, and internal capabilities to ensure the company achieves its long-term goals and is crucial for strategic planning, forecasting, and negotiation activities. You will play a principal role in analysing, reporting and educating the broader UCB team on the insights that informs these scenarios. You will support the development, implementation, and oversight of the company's strategic plans for pharmaceutical government programs.Who you'll work withInternally, you will work with your colleagues in Government Pricing and Reimbursement, Contracts and Pricing, Market Access, Commercial, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Policy, IT and Communications. Externally, you will work with various consultants and auditors.What you'll do

• Support negotiation, implementation, compliance, and analysis of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Medicare Maximum Fair Price (MFP)
• In coordination with Contract and Pricing Leads, evaluate strategies to mitigate IRA impact to product portfolio
• Improve IRA Pipeline Forecast Model for accurate impact predictions
• Identify viable options for Maximum Fair Price (MFP) implementation
• Load data to state and federal portals
• Create, maintain and enhance trackers and documentation aligned with role and company objectives
• Research and analyze IRA's impact on market trends and stakeholder behaviors
• Evaluate and document Bona Fide Service Fee compliance for all UCB contracts
• Ensure compliance of State Price Transparency Reporting & Prescription Drug Affordability Board inquires
• Develop and execute strategies for government programs like Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and 340B
• Align company objectives with government program regulations and strategic goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal and state programs
• Monitor industry trends, regulations, and best practices for business impact
• Support government pricing calculations through data analysis and reporting

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skillsMinimum Education, Qualifications, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field or comparable work experience
• 8-10+ years of proven experience in strategic government compliance, planning, reporting and management within the pharmaceutical industry

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Skills

• Master's Degree
• Leadership and team management experience
• Strong knowledge of government program environment such as the Inflation Reduction Act, 340B Drug Pricing Program, state price transparency reporting, and bona fide service fee assessments
• Proficiency in strategic planning tools and software, including Model N and SAP
• Experience in managing compliance within pharmaceutical government programs

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer.All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected] for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID:89912

Recruiter:Parth Suthar

Hiring Manager:Marijo Bustos

Talent Partner:Yolanda Johnson

Job Level:MM II

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