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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Sales Enablement

Job Sub** **Function:

Contract Administration and Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Team Lead, Managed Markets & Specialty

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Team Lead, Managed Markets & Specialty in the Enterprise Contract Management Organization In Raritan, NJ!

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

The Team Lead will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the Maximum Fair Price (“MFP”) for Medicare Part D drugs put into law under the Inflation Reduction Act. In preparation for the MFP go live of 1/1/26, the Team Lead will need to immediately own the development of Contract Admin and Payment SOPs; establish procedures to address MFP Complaints; perform and oversee system testing in coordination with internal and external partners and work with them to remediate any issues identified during the testing. The individual will need to become knowledgeable on the MFP legislation and final guidance published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition, the individual will lead the recruiting and hiring of 1 Senior Analyst and 2 Analysts and will train them on all MFP operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversee a team of Analysts responsible for the day-to-day MFP operations including contract administration, daily payment processing, and research and resolution of disputes/complaints brought forward by dispensing entities and/or CMS.

+ Partners with Validata team and 3rd party vendor to ensure MFP payments are processed accurately and timely per contractual obligations and department SOPs.

+ Reviews and approves payments.

+ Coordinates with AP and Treasury Depts to ensure proper daily funding of bank account to meet rebate obligations for MTF/government withdrawals.

+ Serves as the liaison to other ECM teams, Accounts Payable, Treasury, the Strategic Customer Group (SCG), Government RPO, and 3rd party vendor.

+ Performs people leader functions including staffing, workload prioritization, performance management and champions continuous professional development and career growth of direct reports.

+ Utilize process metrics to drive business results and demonstrate working knowledge of all IT systems and tools used to load/maintain contracts and process claims/adjustments including 3rd party vendor’s systems.

+ Champion a customer-centric approach, displaying a willingness to learn, and effectively communicate complex information in a simplified manner.

+ Partner with cross-functional teams. Maintain open lines of communication to keep associates, business partners, and management informed of payment statuses, deadlines, and opportunities for process enhancements.

+ Assume leadership roles on teams and projects both within and across departments, leading projects focused on improving the contract management process and recommending streamlined strategies and improvements for current procedures.

+ Troubleshoot problems of various complexities with limited supervision and demonstrate high levels of analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to understand systems and processes.

+ Applies strong analytical skills to interpret payment data and engage with a broad range of associates at J&J and external organizations. Shares knowledge within and across departments, recognizing the effects of actions on processes involving multiple business partners.

Qualifications

Education:

+ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or University equivalent degree is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

+ Minimum six (6) years of relevant work experience required

+ Proven ability to handle conflicting priorities and meet deliverables and deadlines

+ Experience with data analytics, including analysis, interpretation, and presenting to leadership

+ Proven track record to build and support strong, positive relationships with internal and external partners

+ Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP

Preferred:

+ Contract development and/or contracting system experience

+ Understanding of all phases of the contract continuum and business processes

+ Working experience in business analytics, finance analytics, legal analytics, or contract analytics

+ Experience in training, coaching, or people leadership/management

+ Financial and audit controls knowledge

+ Project management experience/skills

+ Healthcare contracting and industry experience is a plus

+ Experience with Model-N or Revitas, Sarbanes –Oxley (SOX), or Database Management.

Other:

+ This position will be located in Raritan, NJ and may require up to 10% domestic or international travel as well as and occasional travel to Horsham, PA and/or Titusville, NJ.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$91,000-$147,200

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.