Description:
The Gross to Net Finance Lead will be responsible for all financial aspects relating to the management, distribution and reimbursement of the company’s healthcare products. S/he will play a critical role in partnering with argenx colleagues in market access, distribution and finance to support our collaboration with payors, providers and distributors in ensuring healthcare delivery to patients. S/he will be actively involved in all aspects of Gross-to-Net (GtN) reporting, forecasts, control & compliance and scenario planning. S/he will also lead the monthly GtN finance closing process as well as the implementation and maintenance of a new GtN tool.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing the Managed Market Team’s vision and long-term goals, including how we can continue to drive the highest quality of financial reporting as we grow
- Own and collaborate cross-functionally with commercial leaders, market access, FP&A, 3PL partners and legal on new products, contract analysis, government policies assessing impacts to revenue recognition
- Fully integrated in revenue forecasting owning the Gross-to-Net component.
- Develop estimates to account for discounts, rebates, returns, allowances, and other adjustments that reduce gross revenue
- Manage the month-end revenue close process for US product sales including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations and performing analytical review and fluctuation analysis on revenue to support accurate and timely financial reporting
- Manage order to cash, working collaboratively with 3PL to ensure payments are received timely and AR is reflective of the most accurate balance
- Assist in developing policies, creating SOPS, and streamlining processes
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Partner with Market Access in reviewing all payor contracts
Skills And Competencies
- Trusted business partner: possesses the technical expertise, communication skills and good judgement to provide executives with an objective and independent point of view on broader business issues
- Leadership and management: demonstrated track record of being a part of a team of high performing finance professionals. Leads by example, possesses a strong work ethic and is collaborative. Hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Behavior & culture: Strong learning agility. Enjoys and excels in environments where s/he must tackle and solve complex strategic business challenges and issues, incorporating the newest ideas, technologies, and approaches to business. Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Education, Experience And Qualifications
- 12+ years of relevant finance and pricing experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics
- CPA
- Biopharma or healthcare industry experience required
- Technical Accounting
- Managed Market (Revenue Recognition) in biopharma required
- Experience with Oracle Financial Software a plus