Associate Director, Audits & Compliance

Associate Director, Audits & Compliance
United States – Remote

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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Job Description


Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Job Responsibilities:

• Revenue Management System Expertise and Project Management:
  
  • Business Lead for the annual upgrade and periodic releases of the revenue management system (Model-N). Includes cross-functional communication and management (within MSO, and with IT, Finance, SOX, Legal), working in tandem with the IT team to evaluate upgrade/release content, solicit business needs, and design / adhere to a detailed project plan including reporting to the Steering Committee.
    
  • Manage projects related to system and process integrity (e.g., systems that interact with Model-N (SAP, Breakaway, others), customer maintenance, returns process, direct contracts)
    
  • Maintain Documentation, Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions pertaining to system upgrades and related issues (reports, process, roles & responsibilities)
    
  • Provide compliance oversight across all system issues and potential changes; working with IT to understand cross-functional impacts and ensure SOX compliance
    
    
• 340B Program Integrity:
  
  • Manage 340B Program Integrity, including work with external vendor(s), analysis of large data sets, ability to draw accurate and logical conclusions, discuss solutions with Covered Entities, obtain agreement from customer to repay funds if warranted, or work internally with Medicaid team to recover funds from the state.
    
  • Oversee the 340B Self-disclosure process, including tracking, communication with customers, dispute resolution, quarterly report distribution, as well as work with Finance and Legal.
    
  • Monitor HRSA audits of covered entities or contract pharmacies, if needed.
    
  • Identify areas of revenue leakage and propose a strategic plan to address.
    
  • Maintain or oversee Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions for 340B Program Integrity
    
    
• Support Compliance efforts as needed in the following areas:
  
  • SOX annual review with SOX PMO, internal and external auditors, and the MSO team, including controls, processes, and documentation to ensure all results, action items, and recommendations are addressed appropriately.
    
  • Audits, corrective or preventative action plans, monitoring, MSO documentation, system testing of process/data/systems, identifying gaps and making strategic recommendations.
    
  • Maintain or oversee Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions for SOX annual review
    
• Stay informed on industry issues through external conferences, webinars, etc.
  
• Ad hoc projects as needed.
  
  

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical contracting, rebate and payment processes, and various market segments (Medicaid, ADAP, and 340B in particular).
  
• Robust experience with systems, data, process, and working with IT teams.
  
• Excellent cross-functional capabilities to work across MSO, as well as with Legal, Government Affairs, SOX, Finance, IT, and external vendors.
  
• Project and Vendor Management experience
  
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
  
• Strong follow up capabilities, internally and externally.
  
• Experience with SOX principles and processes
  
• Understanding of 340B regulations, legislation, rules, and guidance.
  
• Knowledge of government legislative issues and regulations; ability to discuss internally with Government Affairs and Legal, as needed.
  
• Ability to analyze large sets of data at a detailed level, and to discuss / present the at a summary level.
  
• Experience with customers, and the ability to conduct conversations regarding detailed financial transactions.
  
• Able to recognize and interpret business issues/opportunities and recommend solutions through analysis, then implement and/or negotiate solutions with external or internal parties
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of pricing, contracting, and/or systems experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry.
  
• MBA degree
  

For Colorado Job Applicants: The salary range for this position is:
$143,600.00 - $215,400.00
Gilead considers a range of factors, including background and experience, when determining base compensation. These considerations means actual compensation will vary.
Position is also eligible for bonus and benefits. For more information, visit https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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