Contract Analyst I

About the role

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety.

B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Chargeback Manager and the team, including conducting or assisting with training.
• Handle daily Chargeback Analyst tasks, including processing sales tracing/chargeback requests, issuing chargeback credits/debits, and balancing distributor accounts receivable related to chargeback requests.
• Develop and implement technical solutions to improve automation, best practices, and standardization, in line with Chargeback Department policies.
• Collaborate with management to design, refine, and deliver data-driven solutions for departmental needs.
• Assist in creating KPIs by analyzing performance drivers.
• Responsible for the management, analysis, implementation and monitoring of distributor contracts, including the timely setup of rebate agreements and payments.
• Investigate and resolve daily price issues as communicated by Customer Service, Credit Adjustment, Contract Administration, Salesforce, and Distributors.
• Evaluate current distributor contract pricing and product structure as it relates to Marketing product harmonization (deletion/replacement product) and the addition of new product lines.
• Work with various departments, providing and obtaining data for new distributor contract proposals, awards, amendments, new and revised contract setup and implementation.
• Work with Contract Administration to assure accurate and timely distributor contract setup and related contract administrative functions: address field inquiries, provide pricelist, resolve billing block invoice issues, monitor and complete contract escalations/expirations.
• Provide Sales Reps and Sales Management monthly reports and analysis regarding expiring or escalating distributor contracts.
• The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Expertise

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field.
• Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of other peers.
• Judgement is required in resolving all day-to-day problems.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 04-06 years related experience required.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Occasional business travel required.

Physical Demands

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
• Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand
• Frequently: Sit
• Activities:
• Occasionally: Climbing stairs/ladders, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Standing, Walking
• Frequently: Finger feeling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Sitting, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity: Moderate

Pay

$45,905 – $55,093 yearly

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.