New Job Director, Trade Operations, Contracting And Government Affairs In New Jersey

At RRD, we prioritize the needs of those affected by rare diseases as our primary focus. We aim to develop therapies that have significant impact on individuals with these devastating illnesses.

As a biopharmaceutical company, RRD strives to offer rare disease patients orphan therapies in the United States. Our goal is to alleviate some of the burden of extremely rare and devastating diseases by providing urgently needed therapies. We collaborate with rare disease communities to increase awareness, improve diagnosis, and increase access to treatments for people with uncommon illnesses. At RRM, we aim to attract, develop and support as many employees as possible to make exemplary contributions to society.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Vice President, North American Business Operations

Direct Reports: None

Areas Managed: Trade Operations, Contract Execution and Government Affairs

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for managing day-to-day trade activities, pulling through commercial and government contracts on selected R&D products to meet Government Affairs needs for US business.[M]

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Trade Operations:

• Organize daily operations with specialty pharmacies, specialty distribution, and 3PL partners to handle tasks such as managing returns, managing orders efficiently, creating new products, etc.
• Working with the Supply Chain to guarantee the supply of R&D products to the market.
• Conducting price negotiations with distribution partners and negotiating pricing agreements.'
• (a) Direct external vendors to keep state licenses in good standing.

Contracting:

• In partnership with Market Access, design and execute commercial and government contracts, including those with federal agencies, state governments or other relevant entities. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policy during the contracting process.
• Working in partnership with the Payer/Market Access, Finance, and RRD leadership to evaluate the impact of potential pricing and contract strategies on best price, gross to net, etc.
• To maintain competitiveness and profitability while meeting regulatory requirements, conduct financial analysis, cost estimation, and pricing review.
• Validating package comparisons for reimbursement plans in PBM/payer rebate invoices.

Government Affairs:

• This position is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the impact of changing government policy, legislative action that has yet to be taken, and policy changes made by CMS over Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
• All Government Affairs activities will be covered by the role, which could involve working with outside groups to alter policy at both state and federal levels.
• Engage in responsible decision-making and supervision to guarantee integrity and compliance with federal, state or local laws and corporate ethos throughout all operations.

Education and Experience

• The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree, with advanced degrees being preferred.
• Prior to joining pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies, candidates must have worked in commercial or market access positions for over 8 years, with at least 3 years of experience in trade operations, contracts and/or government affairs.

Knowledge and Skills

• Current knowledge on drug distribution channels, including clinics and hospitals, specialty distribution centers, specialized pharmacy (including European-based pharmacies), and government programs such as 340B, Medicaid, Part D, and Part B.
• Understanding the US political and economic systems?
• Good track record of contracts for commercial and government contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.'
• Good rapport and proficiency in collaborating with experts in technical fields and at all levels of the team.
• Managing with self-discipline, agility, and inventiveness, he is adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously while working in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; possessing proficiency in computer programming languages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint or SharePoint. Power BI (Power Analytics), Tableau, etc.

Work Environment

The office setting is professional. Depending on job requirements, the employee may have to attend meetings and travel out of state on weekends and nights. They must be capable of traveling by car or train/plane without any restrictions. Additionally, they must possess a valid driver's license and passport.

Physical Demands

The physical tasks listed here are typical of the requirements that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. This includes standing, walking, using hands and arms, reaching with hands/arms, talking and hearing, and lifting and/or moving light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs. Additionally, some employees may need to lift and move light weights up to 25 pounds.

Location

• The role requires a regular presence in office work at RRD's New Jersey headquarters. How does this job look like?
• The position is sporadic, with only a few hours of travel time. It has the potential to travel within the US/Canada.

FLSA Classification

The job's status is Exempt.

EEO Statement

The diversity of Raiders of the Lost Kettle's workforce is highly valued, and the company welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Raiders Of The Lost Kettle will provide equal employment opportunity to all people of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, etc.; additionally, it will not tolerate discrimination based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, nor will it provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimer

The job description provided does not include a detailed breakdown of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required.