Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com . This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Hybrid work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply. **Purpose:** The Associate, Government Pricing and Compliance is responsible for calculating, analyzing, documenting, and submitting pricing data under federal and state government programs. These submissions are both monthly and quarterly with strict guidelines, requirements, and deadlines. The role is required to proactively maintain cross-functional relationships with Contracts and Pricing, Commercial, Trade, IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure all data or reporting issues are identified for quick resolution and within program specific compliance. In this role, the Associate is considered a SME for all areas regarding the calculations such as analysis of data, legal methodologies, communications, and training of new team members as needed. The role will also lead the yearly audits which entails providing data, coordinating meetings, and answering questions as needed. **Essential Job Responsibilities:** + Collaborates with the Partner, Government Pricing and Compliance, Lead, Government Pricing and Compliance and IT personnel as needed to resolve all issues identified during the calculation process: data, system, contract, etc. + Assists the Partner, Government Pricing and Compliance with all methodology changes required due to new regulations or business practices and obtains necessary approvals. + Possesses excellent working knowledge of Model N Government Pricing System and coordinates applicable system enhancements or changes. + Responsible for or assist with accurate and timely submissions of various mandated pricing calculations: AMP, ASP, Best Price, PHS, and NFAMP. + Maintains policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all programs. + Assists with applicable audits. + Perform in-depth analysis of pricing components and formulating impact analysis. + Validates monthly transactions (direct, indirect sales, rebates) against the General Ledger. + Utilizes KERnel to ensure government calculations are accurate. + SME all on aspects of calculations with ability to lead discussions in all things GP. + Perform monthly PHS Align for GP purposes + Process Coverage Gap Rebates on Quarterly basis + Monitor FSS Compliance + Perform 340B refund calculations. + Process Quarterly IFF Rebate. + Additional duties as needed. **Qualifications** **Required:** + Bachelor’s Degree + Two (2) years of government pricing experience + Working knowledge of Model N or comparable software utilized for GP and Rebates + High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization skills + Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams + Excellent communication skills + Ability to multi-task in deadline focused environment + Strong analytical skills **Preferred:** + Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry business practices. **Working environment:** + At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. **Benefits:** + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance + Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down + 401(k) match and annual company contribution + Company paid life insurance + Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions + Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions + Referral bonus program **_Flexible grade level based on candidate background and skillset_** **\#LI-KT1** Category Market Access Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans