Manager, Oncology and GPO

Role Summary

Manager, Oncology and GPO. Location: Morristown, NJ. The Contract Manager oversees end-to-end activities for Oncology, GPOs, health systems, individual providers, and Kaiser, managing performance-based rebate and pricing programs across Oncology and Established Products portfolios, ensuring contract execution, pricing updates, eligibility, tier management, and rebate adjudication in line with terms. Develops monthly/quarterly performance reporting to support data-driven contracting decisions and customer engagement. Works with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and operational excellence across contracting processes. Oversees contract operations resources and ensures SOX compliance and effective management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including setup, amendments, and maintenance of discount structures in alignment with contract terms.
• Lead validation of ASP-based pricing used in contract price calculations.
• Analyze rebates, tier movements, and sales performance using reporting tools and chargeback data to assess contract effectiveness; evaluate customer performance for performance-based agreements, ensuring accurate tier placement and pricing.
• Ensure contract compliance through data validation and resolution of discrepancies with customers and account managers.
• Assess operational feasibility and implications of new contract strategies proposed for PRB approval.
• Participate in customer meetings and audits as needed.
• Collaborate with Account Teams, Access Strategy and Contract Development to ensure contract alignment.
• Provide functional oversight for 1 FTE, ensuring alignment with team objectives, quality standards, and operational timelines.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Ensure full adherence to SOX compliance requirements and internal control procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Area of specialization: Business, Finance, Accounting, Policy, or Health Care
• 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with experience in market access or commercial contract operations preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Preferred experience in pharmaceuticals, market access, and/or finance with a solid understanding of industry dynamics.
• Proven ability to comprehend and effectively communicate complex contracting strategies involving significant variability.
• Strong analytical capabilities with a clear understanding of key drivers behind rebates, pricing trends, and variances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) for data analysis.
• Experience with Model N FLEX and ERP systems such as SAP preferred.
• Independent problem-solving abilities with foundational managerial skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, committed to accuracy and process integrity.