Product Manager Model N Pricing & Customer Engagement

Astellas Pharma Inc

Northbrook, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Modeling, Analysis Skills, Billing, Biology, Calendar Management, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Change Requests/Orders, Chargebacks, Claims Processing, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Disease, Ecosystems, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Finance, Financial Compliance, Government, Government Reporting, Healthcare, IBM WebSphere DataStage, Immunology, Incident Management, Informatica, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Medicaid, Metrics, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), Oncology, Operations Management, Ophthalmology, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Pricing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Product Pricing, Production Support, Reconciliation, Regression Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Release Management/Engineering, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Revenue Management, Revenue Recognition, Root Cause Analysis, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Software as a Service (SaaS), System Lifecycle, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Urology, Women's Health
LOCATION
Northbrook, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Purpose & Scope

As the Product Manager, ModelN, Digital Engagement Platforms, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our Agile operating model consists of two components - Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution are about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focus on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.

  • Lead end-to-end ownership of the Model N ecosystem supporting commercial, government pricing, and managed care operations
  • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders (Market Access, Finance, Compliance) and IT for Model N and Gross to Net (GTN) related initiatives
  • Drive system strategy, governance, and continuous improvement aligned with revenue management objectives
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including those from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Support enterprise-wide processes across pricing, contracting, rebates, and payment validation

Role and Responsibilities

  • Own and manage all Model N modules including Master Data, Pricing, Contract Management, Sales, Chargebacks, Rebates, Government Pricing, and Medicaid Rebates.
  • Lead Model N SaaS upgrade cycles end-to-end including impact analysis, regression testing, defect resolution, and business validation
  • Manage internal system enhancements and code/configuration changes to meet evolving business and regulatory requirements
  • Lead system lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, configuration, UAT, deployment, and production support
  • Manage release management including planning, scheduling, deployment, and post-release validation
  • Oversee incident and problem management with root cause analysis and timely resolution
  • Handle change requests including intake, prioritization, impact assessment, and delivery coordination
  • Oversee Government Pricing processes including AMP, ASP, Best Price, Non-FAMP, IRA price types, and regulatory submissions
  • Ensure compliance with Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, 340B, and Federal Supply Schedule requirements
  • Manage Medicaid rebate processing and Managed Care Organization claims processing
  • Support rebate invoicing, dispute resolution, and state-level Medicaid compliance activities
  • Own and optimize Validata processes for managed care payment validation and reconciliation
  • Analyze and resolve underpayments, overpayments, and claim discrepancies across payer channels
  • Lead discount reallocation processes ensuring accurate allocation across commercial and government channels
  • Partner with Finance to ensure alignment with GTN calculations and revenue recognition
  • Establish, enforce, and continuously improve data governance policies, standards, and controls
  • Support internal and external audits including SOX compliance, documentation, and evidence management
  • Ensure audit readiness across pricing, rebate, and government reporting processes
  • Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for pricing, rebates, and compliance metrics
  • Design and manage data warehouse integrations to support Model N reporting and analytics
  • Build and oversee ETL pipelines using IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Informatica PowerCenter, and Control-M scheduling

About the Company

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Astellas Pharma Inc

Astellas Pharma US, Inc., is a U.S. affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. Located in Northbrook, Illinois, the company serves as the headquarters for the Americas and employs nearly 3,000 people. Astellas is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products. Our commitment to changing tomorrow is measured not only by our focus on bringing innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians, but also by the importance we place on the impact we can make within the communities where we work and live. Astellas supports many causes and has created two initiatives to demonstrate our commitment: Changing Tomorrow Day, an annual, worldwide volunteer event, and Science WoRx, a nationwide mentoring program and online resource network for science teachers and their students.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
https://www.astellas.com/us/