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Mallinckrodt

Specialty pharmaceutical developer, manufacturer, distributor

Associate Director Government Pricing

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics is required; an advanced degree is preferred, and an MBA or Certified Public Accountant credential is preferred.
  • At least 8 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical Government Pricing, Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement, pricing policy, or regulatory compliance is required.
  • Deep technical expertise in Average Manufacturer Price, Best Price, Average Sales Price, Unit Rebate Amount, 340B, and Federal Supply Schedule/Veterans Affairs pricing is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of state drug price transparency requirements is preferred.
  • Experience with Model N or a similar Government Pricing system is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills and the ability to interpret complex regulations are required.
  • Prior leadership or team management experience is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and presentation skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment is required.
  • High ethical standards and a strong commitment to accuracy and compliant reporting practices are required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with oversight of calculation, review, audit, and submission of federal pricing values, including Average Manufacturer Price, Best Price, Average Sales Price, Non-Federal Average Manufacturer Price, 340B Public Health Service Ceiling Price, Federal Ceiling Price, Unit Rebate Amount, and Medicare Part B and Part D Inflationary Rebates.
  • Assist with identifying and tracking bona fide service fees through required Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services qualitative and quantitative Fair Market Value assessments, and obtain and submit customer bona fide service fee certifications.
  • Review and approve quarterly Medicaid and Medicare rebates.
  • Assist with resolving complex pricing issues, data anomalies, restatement decisions, and methodology assessments.
  • Provide leadership support for Federal Supply Schedule contract renewals and the annual Public Law process.
  • Ensure government pricing data used in Gross to Net forecasting and accruals is aligned and accurate.
  • Partner with Commercial Finance to maintain a comprehensive financial forecast model incorporating current government pricing and rebate assumptions.
  • Assist with the annual review and update of Government Pricing policies, reasonable assumptions, standard operating procedures, and calculation methodologies across approximately 30 documents and 500-plus pages; updates may address regulatory, product, business practice, software or system, or enforcement trends.
  • Assist with oversight of system configuration, master data accuracy, and adherence to approved methodologies and internal controls.
  • Strengthen internal controls, documentation standards, and compliance frameworks for government pricing processes.
  • Coordinate with Information Technology and Model N support teams to address system issues, manage updates, and maintain data integrity.
  • Approve and oversee testing, validation, and governance for system integrations, upgrades, enhancements, or regulatory changes affecting government pricing calculations.
  • Provide leadership oversight and subject-matter support for state drug price transparency submissions, including price increases, new drug reporting, and cost or wholesale acquisition cost changes.
  • Support interpretation of emerging state legislation and oversee its operational implementation.
  • Partner with Legal, Government Affairs, and Compliance to monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impact.
  • Work with Market Access, the Gross to Net Payments Team, and third-party vendors to analyze and optimize 340B/Medicaid duplicate discount review and recovery processes to improve efficiency and recovery performance.
  • Lead cross-functional discussions on government pricing implications of contract strategy, pricing actions, and commercial decision-making.
  • Provide training, education, and subject-matter expertise to internal stakeholders.
  • Represent the Government Pricing function in audit discussions, compliance reviews, and strategic initiatives.
  • Maintain and enhance standard operating procedures, policies, process flows, and governance documentation across government price reporting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of state drug price transparency requirements.
  • Experience with Model N or a similar Government Pricing system.
  • Prior leadership or team management experience.

About the Company

Mallinckrodt

Specialty pharmaceutical developer, manufacturer, distributor

Mallinckrodt is a global specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and distributes drugs and therapies for complex and rare conditions, serving healthcare providers, hospitals, and patients mainly in the United States and Europe. Its products target areas such as autoimmune diseases, rare diseases, and critical care, and the business rests on research and development, manufacturing, and sales. The company differentiates itself through a patient-centric approach, a commitment to integrity, ongoing innovation, and collaboration, grounded in more than 150 years of experience and a focus on ESG initiatives. Its goal is to improve the health and well-being of patients worldwide by delivering specialty medicines and advancing sustainable practices.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hazelwood, MO
Founded
1867

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