The Head of US Pricing, Contracting and Customer Operations will operationalize and lead Commercial support of end-to-end pricing, rebating, and operations for administrating the contracting with our customers across all species (Petcare, Livestock and DX). The role will involve partnership with key stakeholders across function including BU leads. therapeutic area commercialization teams, corporate, specialty and distribution, independent pet care, DDS, marketing, sales, legal finance and ZTD organizations. The ideal candidate is a leader in operations management with strong business acumen, strong analytical expertise, experience in operations management and demonstrated experience delivering exceptional customer service.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong independent problem-solving skills, able to lead operations, coordinate technical solutions and be comfortable in an environment of changing priorities. They leverage data and technology to enhance customer experience, improve efficiencies, and drive process improvements. Additionally, they play a crucial role in operationalizing pricing arrangements and coordinating with distributor partners. Overall, the role contributes to Zoetis' success by optimizing operational processes and supporting customer-centric initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Net Revenue Management: Strategy and Optimization of Pricing, Discounting, Rebating, and Promotions
Oversee/manage key GTN levers, setting/managing processes for pricing, promotions, contracts, and distributor agreements to control net price (better enabling teams to reach GTN targets).
Development of the financial analysis, P&L and metrics to support business cases; Full tracking and reporting of deal analytics and program impact/evaluations.
Collaborates with key stakeholders across function to ensure contractual and pricing arrangements are operationalized, conform with corporate internal/external guidelines, and aligned with GTN initiatives.
Oversees the annual price list change process for the U.S. market in coordination with BU leads and Therapeutic Area teams/marketing; enforces deadlines and coordinates timely notification to our distributor partners.
Management of loyalty programs (analytics and processes) across full portfolio
Management of Revenue Analytics Processes, tools, and system (inclusive of data collection) to track and manage full price realization to inform historical performance and guide future strategies/programs.
Contract Execution and Customer Operations
Directs execution of incentive program administration activities, implements procedures to monitor/enforce exception parameters and promotes financial integrity in the processing of all incentive payments annually (Pricing, Rebating, Promotions)
Collaborates with key stakeholders across function to ensure contractual and pricing arrangements are operationalized, conform with corporate internal/external guidelines, and aligned with GTN initiatives.
Manages operations to meet contractual compliance and quality standards. Utilizes customer feedback along with analytics to drive improvements to service and processes.
Facilitates creation and delivery of customer facing communications as well as customer inquiries on incentive achievement through payment.
Oversight and governance for all contracting efforts (including business rules, guardrails and systems to support enterprise efforts)
Collaborates with ZDT to resolve critical production issues, deploy solutions, and coordinate system enhancements.
Oversees Zoetis AHI EDI Project representation and the procurement of indirect sales from channel partners.
Utilizes customer feedback along with analytics to drive improvements to service and processes.
Manages operations to meet contractual compliance and quality standards.
Enterprise/Leadership
Customer obsessed: Reviews the customer journey, determines how it is best supported, and develops strategies to increase the quality of support.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, SOX requirements, and legal guidelines.
Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and pricing dynamics.
Provides input and support to the organization's leadership in the area of business development, including, but not limited to joint ventures, affiliations and partnership arrangements.
Actively coaches direct reports to optimize their performance and develop their capabilities for advancement and future opportunities.
Fosters a positive, supportive team environment where feedback is open, ongoing, and consistent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS/BA degree required; MBA or master's degree preferred. Degree(s) in business, Finance or a related discipline is also preferred.
15+ years' experience (including 5+ years of commercial operations and/or revenue management) and a demonstrated track record of delivering financial commitments within Animal Health/Life Sciences industry or a related industry.
Demonstrated ability to operationalize pricing strategies, GTN initiatives and rebate programs effectively.
Utilize customer feedback and analytics to drive process improvements and enhance service quality.
Ability to interact with/influence peers and all levels of leadership with confidence and conviction.
Successful in working in and with matrix teams and have demonstrated an ability to build and work with diverse teams.
Self-starter who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a high volume of competing priorities.
Strong customer focus - You insist on thinking through the entire customer experience and optimizing all aspects of it.
Must have strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence/maturity, demonstrate good judgment.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; superior analytical and negotiation/persuasion skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated technical acumen, including large scale ERP and business application management.
Familiarity with SAP and Vistex preferred.
Experience with advanced analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL) a plus.
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Position is based in Parsippany, NJ
Travel requirement: < 10%
Full time
Regular
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