Job Description
Here at Hays with have a fantastic opportunity with our client a health services company. The Associate Director of Industry Relations is responsible for developing and managing relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers in the context of negotiating for rebate discounts in exchange for formulary access to all enterprise-wide government books of business Responsibilities The US healthcare market with respect to pharmacy benefit design and operations Financial modelling analytics for rebate optimization and lowest net cost strategy assessment of pharmaceutical products Clinical knowledge of multiple therapeutic categories for manufacturer assignments (e.g. CV, diabetes, respiratory disease). Contract negotiation processes including the review process involving internal legal and contract experts to lead those discussions with pharmaceutical manufacturers. This will include direct involvement in the coordination of the redlining process as well as communications and negotiations of contractual terms and conditions in tandem with internal stakeholders. An understanding and knowledge of established clinical guidelines Executing formulary contract negotiations and all interactions with pharmaceutical manufacturers that are in compliance with corporate policies, directives, business goals and objectives Required Qualifications Contracting negotiations, strategy development and contract redlining experience Proven ability to work well and collaboratively, with multiple teams or departments for business growth or profitability goals Previous experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare roles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information Strong interpersonal skills, establishing rapport and working well with others Preferred Qualifications: A degree in Pharmacy Advanced degree (MBA or PharmD) Experience in managed health care or pharmacy benefit management Experience in pharmaceutical industry context Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Contract Negotiation Government programs Pharmaceutical rebate Relationship management Benefits: Perm plus benefits.