Manager, Market Access Contracts

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Inc. is the fourth largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world, and rapidly building our brand presence. We manufacture, market and distribute pharmaceuticals to the nation’s largest wholesalers, distributors, warehousing and non-warehousing chain drugstores as well as managed care providers. Our goal is to continue to develop and market quality products that bring value to our customers and ultimately the patient. Current manufacturing capabilities allow Sun Pharma to develop products across most therapeutic categories.

At Sun Pharma we believe our people are an invaluable asset. Our culturally diverse workforce is one of our biggest strengths, along with the rich experience they bring across varied skill-sets. We are proud that our global workforce is bound by our common values:

Job Summary: 

Sun Pharma is seeking a detail-oriented, strategic, and collaborative Manager, Market Access Contracts who will be responsible for the development, execution and management of contracts with key market access stakeholders including payers, PBMs, trade, GPO and IDN customers. This role supports cross-functional teams to endure timely and compliant contract execution, aligns offers with pricing strategy and help s optimize terms and access to the portfolio of brand products.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts and amendments across different customer channels
• Key liaison between the Market Access, Legal, Pricing, Trade, and Government Pricing teams to ensure accurate and compliant contract execution, while also managing contract lifecycle activities from offer through implementation and renewal
• Ensure accurate tracking of all active contracts, amendments, term sheets, and LOIs using appropriate contract management systems.
• Lead redline and negotiation processes in collaboration with inter stakeholders and external parties.
• Negotiate and Manage data use agreements with ASCOs and Specialty Pharmacies ensuring alignment to business needs and budgets
• Lead resolution of contract disputes and operational issues with partners or internal stakeholders.
• Support audits, due diligence, and internal reporting needs as they relate to contracts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• JD, MBA, or related advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ year’s business experience preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech contracting, market access or related field
• Understanding of payer and channel contracting (PBM, plan, Medicare/Medicaid, Trade).
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines in a matrixed organization.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and collaborate cross-functionally.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $98,500 to $120,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
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