Director, Pricing & Contracting Enablement; Remote

The Director, Pricing & Contracting Enablement works with the organization’s IT and Business Data and Analytics COE team as the Pricing and Contracting single point of contact to identify, develop, implement and maintain best-in-class processes and systems, and a future roadmap of such, that allows Pricing and Contracting to meet its responsibilities, scale for efficiencies and future business growth . The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Manages/leads all end-to-end activities related to the development, implementation and maintenance of effective Pricing and Contracting processes and systems.
• Acts as subject matter expert in processes, systems and reporting tools used for contract development, government contracting, calculations, pricing and contracting operations.
• Expertly develops long-term roadmaps for Pricing and Contracting processes and systems that allow Pricing and Contracting to scale for efficiency and growing business needs.
• Develops the business case and any related presentations for Pricing and Contracting process or system solutions and supports prioritization of such solutions.
• Develops and manages the Contracting annual budget and forecast. Plays a leadership role in annual and longer-range strategic and tactical plans.
• Implements process audits and monitors cross-functional Pricing and Contracting operations to ensure process/system integrity and effective and scalable processes.
• Works with Compliance lead and others to monitor and ensure overall data quality, process and system compliance.
• Develops and tracks department metrics and publishes quarterly Dashboard.
• Serves as the single point of contact to internal operational excellence teams to manage and prioritize requests.
• Develops materials, trains and educates team members and others outside of the department.
• Responsible for Anaplan continuous updates
• Responsible for systems integration, automation of financial checks, MFP effectuation vendor set up, 340B vendor integration, and migration to AI tools

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as data management, business administration, or information systems
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in data management, vendor management, or a related role is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex data sets
• Experience working with data management tools and systems, such as Model N and IQVIA
• Project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance requirements, such as 340B and government pricing, is a plus
• Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in data management is a plus
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy and quality

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

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