Medicaid Senior Analyst

Division Overview Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, a leading generic pharmaceutical company based in India. Headquartered in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India, founded in 1986 and becoming a public company in India in 1992. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals to pharmacists and patients. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. adds value through superior customer service in the distribution of a broad line of generic pharmaceuticals, leveraging vertical integration and efficient controlled processes. Aurobindo has business operations in more than 125 countries around the world. Aurobindo is a global pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of generic drugs that includes more than 180 product families and 450 individual product packages. Aurobindo markets over 80% of the top 100 most prescribed products in the world. In past years, Aurobindo has received more ANDA approvals than any of our competitors. Aurobindo is now ranked 2nd among pharmaceutical companies based on Total Prescriptions Dispensed. (We are#27 in 2010) Job Overview The Medicaid Senior Analyst supports end‑to‑end operations of the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) and related government programs. This role oversees state invoice processing, dispute management, data integrity, supplemental rebate contract administration, and coordination of cross‑functional inputs impacting government price reporting and Gross‑to‑Net (GTN). The ideal candidate brings strong operational discipline, knowledge of MDRP and 340B interfaces, and business acumen to improve accuracy, cycle time, and compliance. Responsibilities Medicaid Rebate Operations Manage the full invoice lifecycle for all 50 states and territories: receipt, validation, eligibility checks, unit/URA alignment, and timely payments in line with policy.. Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies (e.g., NDC/labeler mismatches, utilization anomalies, packaging conversions, dual‑eligible rejections, duplicate claims). Maintain accurate Unit Rebate Amount (URA) usage and coordination with Government Pricing for restatements/retroactive adjustments. Track and report weekly/Monthly status: open disputes, credits taken, average days to resolve, and aging. Dispute Management & Analytics Analyze state utilization trends and outliers (e.g., spikes by NDC/state, abrupt mix changes). Lead structured dispute packages (data, rationale, precedent, correspondence) to states; monitor outcomes and escalate when needed. Build dashboards/KPIs for leadership (claims volume, acceptance rate, dispute success rate, recovery dollars, cycle time, resolution aging). Supplemental Rebates & Contracts Administer state supplemental rebate programs: maintain contract repository, pricing terms/effective dates, product addenda, and termination/renewal calendars. Validate invoice adherence to supplemental rebate terms and coordinate accrual/true‑up with Finance. Government Pricing & Policy Interface Collaborate with GP team on pricing changes impacting URA , NDC changes, product launches, and restatements. Support GP with data validation needed for CMS reporting and coordinate impacts to Medicaid rebates and GTN. Monitor 340B interactions and potential duplicate discount risk; ensure appropriate processes with covered entities/third‑party administrators. Controls, Compliance & Documentation Maintain SOPs/work instructions for rebate processing, disputes, supplemental rebates, and evidence retention. Support internal/external audits (Medicaid, GP, 340B) with complete, accurate documentation and timely responses. Systems, Data & Process Improvement Own day‑to‑day utilization of the Medicaid rebate system -iContracts and interfaces with ERP/BI tools. Drive automation and standardization to reduce manual touchpoints, error rates, and cycle times. Partner with IT/Data to improve data quality(inner NDCs, unit of measure, package size conversions) and enhance reporting. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & GTN Work closely with Commercial Finance on accruals, true‑ups, cash forecasting, and gross‑to‑net analytics. Provide Medicaid insights for business cases (product launches, pricing actions, channel mix shifts). Required Qualifications - Skills & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Data/Analytics, or related field. 3–6 years o