Analyst, Pricing & Contracts

Analyst, Pricing & Contracts

Department: Pricing and Contracts

Reports To: Senior Director, Pricing and Contracts

FLSA Status: non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid (Raleigh)

About Accord :

Accord is a global provider of generic and specialty pharmaceuticals. Our focus on a rapidly expanding portfolio of affordable medicines of exceptional quality standards has made us one of the fastest growing US generic and specialty companies.

Position Overview :

The Analyst, Pricing and Contracts is responsible for supporting the administration, implementation, and ongoing operational management of Market Access Contracts across all channels including Clinic/Hospital GPO, Payer, and Distributors. This role ensures compliance with contractual obligations, government regulations, and internal policies while supporting accurate financial reporting and forecasting. The Analyst partners closely with the Pricing and Contracting Operations Team, Market Access Account Directors, Finance, Government Pricing, Contracting, Compliance, Legal, and external rebate processing vendors.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Pricing & Contracts, the ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, process improvement expertise, and a customer-focused mindset to support the effective management of Accord’s Market Access contracts.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities :

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Contract Administration

• Coordinate contract implementation activities including ensuring communication and notification to all stakeholders (internal and third-party vendors)
• Maintain contract documentation and supporting records, reviewing third party vendor records and contract summaries for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with managing Accord BioPharma general mailboxes, addressing inquiries in a timely manner.

Rebate Administration & Operational Support

• Support Pricing and Contracts team with review and validation of rebate and administrative fee invoices for completeness, eligibility, contract alignment, and calculation accuracy for assigned accounts.
• Perform payer formulary validation analyses identifying, investigating, and resolving issues.
• Support process of issuing Distributor Fee credit memos and rebates/fees to other customers as assigned.
• Prepare analyses of rebate payments and trend analyses for management review.
• Support accrual forecasting and gross-to-net analysis by providing data and other input across all market access channels.
• Assist with responses to pursuant to audit requests by providing analyses and support documentation.
• Provide weekly cash forecasts to AP and track payment due dates.
• Procure and maintain documents required for new customers set up in AP systems.

Reporting and Analytics

• Support development of recurring and ad hoc reports related to contract terms, payments, and performance.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses to support contract decisions, operational improvements, and business initiatives.
• Identify data inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions to improve reporting accuracy, business performance, and compliance.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must be able to successfully meet the expectations listed above.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or other related field (or minimum of 5 years relevant experience in lieu of degree).

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related commercial operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting contract/rebate administration and/or financial functions.
• Experience working with third-party contract administration platforms (ModelN, iContracts, RSM, Revitas), ERP systems, and SAP, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on time management, follow-through, and issue resolution abilities.
• Interest in working with large amounts of data. Detail oriented and able to spot data anomalies, outliers, patterns, and trends.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex contracts and operational data.

Physical/Mental Demands and Working Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• The role requires extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Some walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items (up to 10 lbs) may be required.

Accord provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment consistent with applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.