Job title: Specialty Contract Operations Manager
Company: Sanofi
Job description: Job Title: Specialty Contract Operations ManagerLocation: Morristown, NJAbout the JobThe Specialty Contract Operations Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the contracting programs related to Sanofi’s Specialty Business Unit, including Immunology, Synvisc, Lemtrada, Rare Blood, Thymo, Rezurock, Rare Disease, and Neurology product and program support. This position will also manage the processing of Specialty Pharmacy rebates. In this role, the Manager will assist in the execution of contracts in our contract administration system (Revenue Manager).This position requires exceptionally strong Project Management skills, Leadership skills, the ability to take ownership, show initiative, and lead without authority. This role requires managing significant complexity in contract strategies, and strategy variation across multiple Specialty sub-segments. Strong follow-up with Internal and External partners is a must. The ability to see both big picture and detail level is key. This position will also manage and lead Contract Operations activities related to the numerous upcoming Specialty new product launches.This role involves contract management for various contracts including Direct, Indirect, in the form of drafting PA contracts, accurate loading of contracts/amendments, eligibility, pricing, and customer measurement. In addition to system maintenance, the Manager is the primary point of contact for field sales team/internal teams pertaining to requests/inquiries regarding the programs. Requests/inquiries come via e-mail and include new contracts or amendments, measurement verification, pricing, addition/removal of sites from contract, as well as other various requests. The secondary role for the Manager involves the monthly/quarterly adjudication of rebate payments and admin fees in accordance with contracted terms and conditions. The Manager should also have a fundamental understanding of chargebacks and membership/COT assignment, as these functions are related to this role. The candidate may also work in close cooperation with the Contract Associate Director and counterparts in Contract Development, Finance, Legal, Strategy, Trade, Government, Value and Access, and IT. Assists with other Purchase Market areas/customer segments as needed.This position is responsible for other managerial roles as assigned, such as functional oversight of Specialty Contract Ops Team resources as needed, cross-functional coordination for Contract Ops readiness for new product launches, Cash Flow estimates and support, Pricing Action Management, Price Protection Assessment, SOX compliance activities, Management Reporting (financial, KPI), and other cross-segment tasks as needed.We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.Main Responsibilities:Manage mailbox as the primary point of contact for field sales team/internal teams pertaining to requests/inquiries regarding the programsInteract with field sales team/internal teams to resolve issues pertaining to pricing/eligibility/measurement of contracting programsManage program contracts via system maintenance through accurate loading of contracts/amendments, eligibility, pricing, and customer measurementManagement of the direct contracts including analyzing terms and conditions to appropriately set up eligibility and pricing.Immunology, Synvisc, Lemtrada, etc. (Specialty products), Rare Blood, Thymo, Rezurock, Rare Disease, and Neurology product and program supportMultiple Parent IDs maintenanceTier maintenance/Membership ChangesLoad contract prices based off ASP & WACSupport the department performance measurement programsRMUS MaintenanceField Discrepancy ReportAnalyze and process monthly, quarterly, annual payments and rebatesParticipate in customer meetings and audits as required.Interact with Account Managers, Trade, Accounts Payable and Brand Team as necessary.Support departmental projects as required.Comply with all SOX requirements.Analyze and process monthly, quarterly, annual payments and rebatesNote: The list above is not comprehensive; this job is also responsible for other duties as assigned.About YouREQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:Minimum Level of Job-Related Education:Bachelor’s Degree with a Finance or Business concentration preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE3-7 years of work experience preferredPharmaceutical experience preferredAbility to understand and communicate contracting strategies of high complexity and variation.Excellent analytical skillsExceptional Project Management skills.Excellent follow-up with both Internal and External stakeholders.Launch readiness support.Strong written and oral communicationExcellent PC skills including intermediate MS OfficeStrong skills in Excel required as Pivot tables and V lookup functionality are used frequently for analysisModel N Revenue Manager and ERP systems (SAP) experience preferredDeep analytical skills and ability to dissect the intricate reasons of rebate and pricing trends and variancesExcellent problem-solving skillsStrong oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly communicate the complicated analysis to the business partiesIndependent problem solving and leadership skills in managing the accountFinancial experience preferredProfessional manner and tactDemonstrates ownership and accountabilityDisplays excellent time management and organizational skillsOrganized, accurate and detail oriented, disciplined and dedicated to superior quality workStrong sense of commitment and teamworkAbility to work independentlyAbility to multi-task and meet established deadlinesStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to understand and communicate contracting strategies of high complexityAbility to successfully work with cross-functional teams and with all levels of the organizationBasic accounting knowledge is a plusWhy Choose Us?Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.#GD-SG
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#vhdPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !US and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.North America Applicants OnlyThe salary range for this position is: $122,250.00 – $176,583.33All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the .
Expected salary: $122250 – 176583.33 per year
Location: Morristown, NJ
Job date: Fri, 23 May 2025 22:40:13 GMT
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Specialty Contract Operations Manager
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