Senior Manager, Government Pricing

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Role: This is a high‑impact leadership role at the center of Baxter’s most complex and strategically important government pricing and compliance initiatives. Because Baxter operates across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and equipment, the government pricing environment is uniquely intricate — from unbundling requirements to multi‑agency reporting across CMS, HRSA, VA, DoD, and numerous state programs. As the Senior Manager, you’ll bring clarity and structure to that complexity. You’ll lead pricing methodology, manage external partners responsible for pricing calculations, guide regulatory interpretation, and advise Commercial, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and senior leadership on the downstream impact of pricing and contracting decisions. You’ll also own the finance partnership, working closely with revenue accounting to manage reserves, monitor long‑standing accruals, and prepare the organization for emerging legislative and IRA‑related changes. You’ll join a team led by an experienced, well‑respected leader who has grown her career within Baxter and understands this role deeply. It’s an exciting moment to step in, as the organization is undergoing meaningful transformation and your perspective will help shape how the function evolves. This is a remote position based in the United States. What You’ll Be Doing: Serve as Baxter’s enterprise subject matter expert on government pricing regulations, methodology, and policy interpretation Lead end‑to‑end ownership of AMP, BP, ASP, 340B, and Non‑FAMP submissions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery Advise Commercial, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Market Access on downstream impacts of pricing strategies, contract structures, and legislative developments Oversee outsourced calculation partners, data inputs, and system outputs, including governance of Model N and other managed service providers Partner closely with Finance and Revenue Accounting to manage reserves, monitor long‑standing accruals, and ensure alignment on financial exposure Lead reconciliation, validation, and audit‑readiness frameworks across all government pricing programs and state transparency requirements Provide support and coordination for the Medicaid rebate process, manage vendor performance, and cash recovery efforts while maintaining strong relationships with CMS, HRSA, VA, DoD, and state agencies Drive process standardization, unbundling initiatives, system modernization, and special projects that shape the future of Baxter’s government pricing function What You’ll Bring: 8–10 years of experience in Government Price Reporting preferred (open to strong candidates with 6+ years and demonstrated mastery) Deep expertise in U.S. government pricing programs, including Medicaid (AMP/BP), Medicare Part B (ASP), 340B, Non‑FAMP, VA/FSS, and state transparency reporting Proven ability to interpret complex regulations, guide policy decisions, and translate methodology into business risk and opportunity Experience partnering with senior leaders across Commercial, Finance, Legal, IT, and Marketing to influence strategy and drive alignment Strong analytical and modeling skills, including scenario analysis related to price changes, legislative developments, and IRA exposure Demonstrated success building sustainable controls, audit frameworks, and scalable processes in highly regulated environments Leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and overseeing vendors or managed service providers Systems acumen, ideally with Model N or similar pricing/contracting platforms, and comfort navigating complex data environments We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $136,000 -$187,000. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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