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10:00AM-10:55PM
Learn from the Experts: Government Pricing & Medicaid (Powered by N)
Nishant Shekhar, Associate Director, Product Management, Model N
Nishant Shekhar

Nishant Shekhar

Associate Director, Product Management, Model N

Product Manager for Government Cloud (or Regulatory) suite of products, with specific focus on GP, DRM and FSS. Over the span of 12 years, I've shipped many enhancements to the product (both Powered by N and Flex platforms) to make sure our customers stay compliant with regulations and derive the greatest value from the product.

Join Model N’s product management team for an interactive session where you can explore the key Government Pricing and Medicaid features, discover valuable tips and tricks, and learn how to enha....nce your efficiency to get more done in your day. This is a great opportunity to gain insights that will help streamline your workflow and maximize your Model N experience.
  • Government Pricing
  • Medicaid
  • Powered by N

11:00AM-11:55AM
Learn from the Experts: Provider Management (Powered by N)
Manish Kumar, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
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Manish Kumar

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

An industry veteran with over twenty years of experience, Manish is currently responsible for Product Management of Revenue Management, Platform and Intelligence Cloud solutions. In addition, Manish is involved in product roadmap, strategy, development, sales enablement, and all go-to market related activities for Model N’s Commercial offerings.

Chetan Sharma Gumudavelli, Sr. Product Manager, Model N
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Chetan Sharma Gumudavelli

Sr. Product Manager, Model N

As a Senior Product Manager, I bring a unique mix of technical expertise and strategic vision to the table. My journey began at Model N, with Engineering and then transitioning into Product Management, I found my true passion in designing solutions that bridge the gap between technology and business needs. Specializing in life-sciences commercial : Provider and Payer modules, I understand complex market dynamics that involves contract management , Payer and Provider - Rebate management , Pricing , Master Data Management , Sales - Chargebacks , Pricing - Compliance and transforming them into actionable product strategies. I've led product development and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Join Model N’s product management team for an interactive session where you can explore key Provider features, discover valuable tips and tricks, and learn how to enhance your efficiency to get ....more done in your day. This is a great opportunity to gain insights that will help streamline your workflow and maximize your Model N experience.
  • Provider Management
  • Powered by N

11:00AM- 11:55AM
Learn from the Experts: Government Pricing & Medicaid (Powered by Flex)
Tony George, Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N
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Tony George

Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N

Tony has been with Model N since 2008 and is now the Associate Director, Product Management managing the Flex GP/DRM application. Prior to his current role, he was a member of the Model N’s Regulatory practice within the Center of Excellence (COE) and has led multiple implementations of Model N for some of the biggest pharma and MedTech manufacturers.

Join Model N’s product management team for an interactive session where you can explore key Provider features, discover valuable tips and tricks, and learn how to enhance your efficiency to get ....more done in your day. This is a great opportunity to gain insights that will help streamline your workflow and maximize your Model N experience.
  • Government Pricing
  • Medicaid
  • Powered by Flex

11:00AM-12:00PM
Certification Program Lunch
For those participating in one of the Certification Programs, please join us for lunch before the start of the program. ....
  • Networking
  • Certification

11:00AM-12:00PM
Life Sciences CAB Lunch
Life Sciences CAB lunch, CAB members only. ....
  • Networking

12:00PM-12:55PM
Learn from the Experts: Master Data Management & Syndicated Customer Master (Powered by N)
Manish Kumar, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
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Manish Kumar

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

An industry veteran with over twenty years of experience, Manish is currently responsible for Product Management of Revenue Management, Platform and Intelligence Cloud solutions. In addition, Manish is involved in product roadmap, strategy, development, sales enablement, and all go-to market related activities for Model N’s Commercial offerings.

Stephen Smith, Director Solutions Consulting, Model N
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Stephen Smith

Director Solutions Consulting, Model N

Steve is a Principal Solutions Consultant at Model N and has been with Model N since 1999. He works with customers to understand their Revenue Management challenges and maps them to Model N solutions.

Join Model N’s product management team to understand how an integrated Syndicated Customer Master and Model N Master Data application can improve productivity and accuracy of your Customer and M....embership management process. Lunch included.
  • Syndicated Customer Master
  • Master Data Management
  • Powered by N

12:00PM-12:55PM
Learn from the Experts: Setting up Payer Contracts + Formulary Compliance (Powered by Flex)
Kowshik Kota, Sr. Product Manager, Model N
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Kowshik Kota

Sr. Product Manager, Model N

Understand how to set-up Formulary Requirements on Payer contracts when the Formulary Compliance (FC) module does the formulary requirements evaluation using the up-to-date Commerical Formularies. You.... will also learn how to review the evaluation results on each adjudication line using our brand new Formulary Compliance Evaluation Adjudication Line Report. Lunch included.
  • Formulary Compliance
  • Payer Contracts
  • Powered by Flex

12:00PM-4:00PM
Life Sciences CAB Meeting
Life Sciences CAB meeting, CAB members only. ....

12:00PM-4:00PM
Powered by N Provider Management Certification
Dina Simon, Director of Education Services, Model N
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Dina Simon

Director of Education Services, Model N

Dina Simon is a Director of Education Services responsible for all training for Powered by N Life Science products. She has been with Model N for 15 years, working with pharma and medtech customers of all sizes from across the globe. She manages a team of instructors providing self-paced online and live instructor-led training classes. Session types include out of the box vs. customized, train-the-trainer, delta and refresher training, and the audiences range from project team to end user.

Kristan Almquist, Principal Education Consultant, Model N
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Kristan Almquist

Principal Education Consultant, Model N

Kristan joined Model N in early 2016 and is a Principal Education Consultant and Trainer at Model N. Prior to her current role, she was Sr. Business Consultant. Kristan has vast experience in Pharma, Life Sciences and Medical Device industries and has worked directly with customers and strategic partners through all phases of the implementation lifecycle while providing a dependable link between business users, key stakeholders, strategic partners, and project management regarding software functionality throughout the development cycle. As a trainer in Ed Svcs, Kristan is the primary lead for Powered by FLEX training engagements for clients in both live settings and blended approaches for learning. In addition to being a hands-on trainer, she also creates and develops training curriculums and learning paths for customers who utilize our Learning Library.

The Powered by N Provider Management functional certification allows you to choose to certify on Contracts, Chargebacks, or Rebates, or all three for the full Provider certification! Candidates are ex....pected to have utilized the prep materials, or have equivalent work experience with the module. The certification includes:
  • Access to comprehensive prep materials (in advance)
  • Live ‘office hours’ with expert instructors, to answer questions (during your prep and at Rainmaker)
  • Virtual labs for practicing your skills hands-on in your own student training environment (in advance and at Rainmaker)
  • Scoring of your assessments in real-time at Rainmaker
  • Those who earn a certificate receive a digital badge to post on social media!
  • Provider Management
  • Powered by N
  • Certification

12:00PM-4:00PM
Validata Functional Certification (N or Flex)
Jackie Dondero, Education Consultant, Model N
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Jackie Dondero

Education Consultant, Model N

With a decade of experience in education and curriculum development, Jackie Dondero transitioned into the corporate world by joining Model N’s Education Services as an Education Consultant. Upon joining the Education Services team, Jackie immersed themselves in all things Validata, delivering stellar training to customers and becoming a subject matter expert in the span of a few months. Jackie played a pivotal role in updating existing materials, and creating new training and activities for Validata’s Fall ‘23 release along with the various submodules. In developing the Validata certification, Jackie utilized their extensive experience of creating various forms of assessments across a broad range of subjects to ensure a well rounded and robust learning experience for all participants.

The Validata functional certification (N or Flex) gets you ready for the future and includes the latest Validata UI changes. Candidates are expected to have utilized the prep materials, or have equiva....lent work experience with the module. The certification includes:
  • Access to comprehensive prep materials (in advance)
  • Live ‘office hours’ with expert instructors, to answer questions (during your prep and at Rainmaker)
  • Virtual labs for practicing your skills hands-on in your own student training environment (in advance and at Rainmaker)
  • Scoring of your assessments in real-time at Rainmaker
  • Those who earn a certificate receive a digital badge to post on social media!
  • Validata
  • Powered by N
  • Powered by Flex
  • Certification

12:00PM-4:00PM
High Tech Revenue Cloud, Application Developer Kit (ADK) Certification
Jenn Channel, Director Education & Ngage, Model N
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Jenn Channel

Director Education & Ngage, Model N

Jenn Channel is a Director of Education focused on the new In-app guidance tool, Ngage. She has been with Model N for 23 years, where she has been part of many teams such as Professional Services, Product Management & Sales.

In the High Tech RC’s ADK (Application Developer Kit) certification learn how to utilize HTRCs powerful configuration features to tailor HTRC to your specific business and user needs. Candidates.... are expected to have utilized the prep materials, or have equivalent work experience with the module. The certification includes:
  • Access to comprehensive prep materials (in advance)
  • Access to instructor to answer questions (during your prep and at Rainmaker)
  • Access to a training environment to practice (in advance and at Rainmaker)
  • Scoring of your assessments in real-time at Rainmaker
  • Those who earn a certificate receive a digital badge to post on social media
  • High Tech Revenue Cloud
  • Application Developer Kit
  • Certification

12:00PM-4:00PM
High Tech Data Administration Certification
Jenn Channel, Director Education & Ngage, Model N
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Jenn Channel

Director Education & Ngage, Model N

Jenn Channel is a Director of Education focused on the new In-app guidance tool, Ngage. She has been with Model N for 23 years, where she has been part of many teams such as Professional Services, Product Management & Sales.

Explore the powerful new Data Administration (DA) application by Model N, designed to replace direct database access and SQL queries to ensure seamless data management. This application permits cloud ....customers to take control of their data and offers a self-service solution that simplifies database updates. The certification includes:
  • Access to comprehensive prep materials (in advance)
  • Access to instructor to answer questions (during your prep and at Rainmaker)
  • Access to a training environment to practice (in advance and at Rainmaker)
  • Scoring of your assessments in real-time at Rainmaker
  • Those who earn a certificate receive a digital badge to post on social media
  • High Tech Data Administration
  • Certification

1:00PM-1:55PM
Learn from the Experts: Setting up Payer Contracts & Formulary Compliance (Powered by N)
Kowshik Kota, Sr. Product Manager, Model N
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Kowshik Kota

Sr. Product Manager, Model N

Understand how to set-up Formulary Requirements on Payer contracts when the Formulary Compliance (FC) module does the formulary requirements evaluation using the up-to-date Commerical Formularies. You.... will also learn how to review the evaluation results on each bucket line using our brand new Formulary Compliance Evaluation Bucket Line Report.
  • Payer Contracts
  • Formulary Compliance
  • Powered by N

1:00PM-1:55PM
Learn from the Experts: Membership Data Management & Syndicated Customer Master (Powered by Flex)
Stephen Smith, Director Solutions Consulting, Model N
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Stephen Smith

Director Solutions Consulting, Model N

Steve is a Principal Solutions Consultant at Model N and has been with Model N since 1999. He works with customers to understand their Revenue Management challenges and maps them to Model N solutions.

Manish Kumar, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
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Manish Kumar

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

An industry veteran with over twenty years of experience, Manish is currently responsible for Product Management of Revenue Management, Platform and Intelligence Cloud solutions. In addition, Manish is involved in product roadmap, strategy, development, sales enablement, and all go-to market related activities for Model N’s Commercial offerings.

Join us to understand how an integrated Syndicated Customer Master and Model N Master Data application can improve productivity and accuracy of your Customer and Membership management process. ....
  • Syndicated Customer Master
  • Data Management
  • Powered by Flex

2:00PM-2:55PM
Learn from the Experts: Supporting Drug Product Lifecycle (Powered by N and Powered by Flex) - Part 1 of 2
Michael Grosberg, VP Product Management, Model N
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Michael Grosberg

VP Product Management, Model N

Michael Grosberg is the Vice President of Product Management at Model N, responsible for life sciences products across Model N’s portfolio. Michael joined Model N as part of the acquisition of Deloitte’s Pricing and Contracting Solutions business in 2021 and continues to lead a team focused on regulatory compliance, revenue management and analytics for pharmaceutical and Medtech manufacturers. A data scientist and a policy wonk, Michael views the highly complex spaces of pharmaceutical revenue management, market access, and government pricing through the underlying data, pursuing accessibility and quality that drive commercial insights. His 20-year career spans roles in public policy, analytics, systems implementation and change management. He has broad expertise in financial performance management and led development and implementation of pharmaceutical gross-to-net applications for multiple top-tier manufacturers. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and a Master of Public Management degree with highest distinction from the Heinz School, both at Carnegie Mellon University.

Manish Kumar, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
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Manish Kumar

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

An industry veteran with over twenty years of experience, Manish is currently responsible for Product Management of Revenue Management, Platform and Intelligence Cloud solutions. In addition, Manish is involved in product roadmap, strategy, development, sales enablement, and all go-to market related activities for Model N’s Commercial offerings.

Join Model N’s product management team for an interactive session where you can explore the comprehensive journey of a pharmaceutical product in Model N – from strategic launches to managi....ng pricing, contracts, sales, rebates, and regulatory compliance, to product expiration and beyond. Discover how our end-to-end solution provides unmatched support across every phase of a product’s lifecycle, driving operational excellence and compliance.
  • Product Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Powered by N
  • Powered by Flex

2:00PM-2:55PM
Experience the New High Tech User Interface
Ankur Gupta, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
Ankur Gupta

Ankur Gupta

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

Ankur Gupta is Senior Director of product management for Model N High Tech products. Ankur is a seasoned product management leader, with total 19 years of experience in driving growth of enterprise SaaS bases Revenue Management products at Model N (9 years) and Cloud Management product suite at Oracle (6 years). In his current role at Model N, he focusses on strategy, planning and execution of Revenue Cloud and Intelligence Cloud product suite.

Donald Barlow, Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N
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Donald Barlow

Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N

Hari Supraja Devarasetty, Product Manager, Model N
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Hari Supraja Devarasetty

Product Manager, Model N

Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest features and enhancements in our User Experience offerings. Our product management team will share insights on what has been delivered so far and provi....de a glimpse into what’s coming next. This interactive session is designed to offer real value to your business by exploring how these innovations can optimize revenue management and boost operational efficiency.
  • Revenue Management
  • Innovation
  • New Features and Enhancements

3:00PM-3:55PM
Learn from the Experts: Supporting Drug Product Lifecycle (Powered by N and Powered by Flex) - Part 2 of 2
Michael Grosberg, VP Product Management, Model N
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Michael Grosberg

VP Product Management, Model N

Michael Grosberg is the Vice President of Product Management at Model N, responsible for life sciences products across Model N’s portfolio. Michael joined Model N as part of the acquisition of Deloitte’s Pricing and Contracting Solutions business in 2021 and continues to lead a team focused on regulatory compliance, revenue management and analytics for pharmaceutical and Medtech manufacturers. A data scientist and a policy wonk, Michael views the highly complex spaces of pharmaceutical revenue management, market access, and government pricing through the underlying data, pursuing accessibility and quality that drive commercial insights. His 20-year career spans roles in public policy, analytics, systems implementation and change management. He has broad expertise in financial performance management and led development and implementation of pharmaceutical gross-to-net applications for multiple top-tier manufacturers. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and a Master of Public Management degree with highest distinction from the Heinz School, both at Carnegie Mellon University.

Manish Kumar, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
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Manish Kumar

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

An industry veteran with over twenty years of experience, Manish is currently responsible for Product Management of Revenue Management, Platform and Intelligence Cloud solutions. In addition, Manish is involved in product roadmap, strategy, development, sales enablement, and all go-to market related activities for Model N’s Commercial offerings.

Join Model N’s product management team for an interactive session where you can explore the comprehensive journey of a pharmaceutical product in Model N – from strategic launches to managi....ng pricing, contracts, sales, rebates, and regulatory compliance, to product expiration and beyond. Discover how our end-to-end solution provides unmatched support across every phase of a product’s lifecycle, driving operational excellence and compliance.
  • Product Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Powered by N
  • Powered by Flex

3:00PM-3:55PM
Medtech Round Table
Casey Hibbs, Sr. Director, Data Strategy, Model N
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Casey Hibbs

Sr. Director, Data Strategy, Model N

Casey Hibbs is Senior Director of Data Strategy and joined Model N in May 2022. Casey brings 17 years of experience in healthcare data as a strategy, go-to-market and offering development leader. Prior to joining Model N, she spent 4 years at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, driving the strategic provider data portfolio. Earlier in her career, she spent over 10 years at IQVIA in roles of increasing responsibility, including offering management, consulting, and client services.
Casey is passionate about bringing high-value data driven solutions to customers to be able to make more informed business decisions. In her free time, you can find her cooking for family and friends or exploring the Lehigh valley where she lives with her 3 children and husband.

John Schiavone, Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N
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John Schiavone

Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N

John Schiavone is a Solution Engineer with 17 years of experience with Model N and over 25 years of experience in the Life Science industry providing technology solutions to business objectives. John has implemented Revenue Management projects for several of the top Pharmaceutical and Med Tech companies and he brings in depth knowledge of contracting, pricing, quoting, rebates, chargebacks, compliance, master data management as well as reporting and analytics. John is currently on the sales team to help customers with their challenges, find solutions to their problems and educate them on the value of Model N Revenue Execution, especially to the Med Tech community.

Carl Lonsdale, Sr. Solutions Consultant, Model N
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Carl Lonsdale

Sr. Solutions Consultant, Model N

Carl is an 9 year vet in the Life Sciences space, with a prior background as a developer in the finance space, he focuses on all things around data, analytics, and reporting. He helps customers build, configure, and trouble shoot data and reports, and loves to talk about all the new and exciting ways reporting can improve your business!

Todd Shytle, VP Medtech Named Accounts, Model N
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Todd Shytle

VP Medtech Named Accounts, Model N

This session brings all Medtech companies together to dive into key challenges, discuss top priorities, and brainstorm potential solutions together. To keep the conversation engaging, different custom....ers can kick off each topic with a quick intro or perspective. Topics of discussion include:
  • Identity Resolution/Entity Management, where we discuss specific challenges and headwinds
  • Explore Data and Analytics, highlighting how companies are leveraging analytics
  • Emerging topics including AI and Contract Parsing

3:00PM-3:55PM
High Tech Best Practices / Tips & Tricks Revenue Cloud
Join this workshop to get the most out of your Model N investment. These dedicated focus/user groups by product line are designed specifically to help revenue and compliance professionals maximize the....ir use of the Model N system. We will cover topics with deep product expertise to address the unique challenges and share best practices to drive better outcomes.
  • High Tech Revenue Cloud
  • Revenue Management
  • Compliance

4:00PM-5:00PM
Giveback Initiative
At Model N, we believe that we achieve great things together, and with that, we’re excited about this year’s Giveback Initiative at Rainmaker. We are happy to announce that we’re working aga....in with Austin Angels, an organization that supports the Austin foster care community.
  • Networking

5:00PM-6:00PM
Welcome Reception
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  • Networking

ALL TIMES ARE IN CST
8:00AM-9:00AM
Breakfast
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  • Networking

9:00AM-9:45AM
Opening Keynote
Bret Connor, Chief Executive Officer, Model N
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Bret Connor

Chief Executive Officer, Model N

Bret Connor joined Model N in January 2025 as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to Model N, Bret served as the Chief Operating Officer at athenahealth, a $2.4B SaaS platform for medical practices. During his tenure at athenahealth, Bret helped take the company private, executed strategic M&A, recapitalized the company with a $17B valuation, and achieved a #1 NPS ranking. Prior to athenahealth, Bret was an executive at VMware, where he led their Professional Services business in the Americas. In addition to his technology leadership roles, Bret was a consulting leader at McKinsey & Company, specializing in high-tech business transformations. He also held roles at Goldman Sachs, Commerzbank AG, and Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett. Bret received his BA in Economics at the University of Chicago and earned his MBA at Harvard Business School. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with his wife and daughter. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Perkins School for the Blind.

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  • Thought Leadership

9:45AM-10:30AM
Product Keynote
Suresh Kannan, Chief Product Officer, Model N
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Suresh Kannan

Chief Product Officer, Model N

Suresh joins Model N with over 25 years of combined experience in product development, product management and general management. He is an accomplished executive with deep engineering expertise but is also well rounded with experience managing professional services, customer support and sales. Suresh brings a unique depth of knowledge in the life sciences software space and is adept at managing product portfolios at varying levels of technical maturity. Suresh began his career at IBM before his time at Oracle in progressive software development leadership roles. He then led Engineering and Product Management at DecisionView prior to its acquisition by IMS Health. As VP of Product Development at IMS Health, Suresh was responsible for a growing technology product set and built solutions around drug trial protocol, cost forecasting, pricing and optimization of the entire clinical development process while scaling his team to hundreds of employees globally. During this time, Suresh has led multiple acquisitions and played a key role in the merger of IMS and Quintiles. In 2017, Suresh moved into a GM role at the rebranded entity, IQVIA, where he created and led the Content Management Solutions business across product management, engineering, product marketing, professional services, sales and support.

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  • Thought Leadership

10:30AM-11:00AM
Break in the Partner Pavilion
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  • Networking

11:00AM-11:45AM
LS Industry Outlook: Expert Panel Discussion
Jesse Mendelsohn, SVP Professional Services, Model N
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Jesse Mendelsohn

SVP Professional Services, Model N

Jesse Mendelsohn has been with Model N since 2005 and is the Sr. Vice President of Model N’s Center of Excellence (COE) where he manages all of Model N’s business and technical analysts in the United States. In his former position as the regulatory lead, he was in charge of best practices, implementation methodology, and support of all regulatory applications including Government Pricing, Medicaid, FSS Compliance, and Discount Reallocation. Having been a part of nearly every regulatory implementation, he has deep experience in the regulatory industry and speaks regularly at national conferences on issues of regulatory compliance. Mendelsohn holds a B.S. in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.S. in Information Management and Systems from UC Berkeley.

John D. Shakow, Partner, King & Spalding
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John D. Shakow

Partner, King & Spalding

John Shakow focuses on complex regulatory, commercial, investigation, and litigation issues related to pharmaceutical government pricing and price reporting. A Chambers-ranked partner in King & Spalding’s FDA and Life Sciences practice and co-chair of the firm’s Life Sciences & Healthcare Industry Group, John represents pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers in every facet of government drug payor program compliance and liability mitigation.  He has counseled manufacturer clients on their rights and obligations under the Medicaid, 340B, Medicare, Federal Supply Schedule, and TRICARE programs for over 25 years.

Brian McCartney, VP Strategic Innovation & Policy, McKesson
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Brian McCartney

VP Strategic Innovation & Policy, McKesson

Brian has responsibility to proactively monitor drug pricing reform issues – including legislative, regulatory and administrative actions at the federal and state level – that could impact strategic and business outcomes for McKesson and their customers, partners and other industry stakeholders in the U.S. pharmaceutical value chain. In addition, Brian assesses financial implications for McKesson, and develops strategies and operational solutions to manage risk and drive business value, harnessing the breadth and depth of enterprise assets and capabilities. Brian has been with McKesson for a little over a year and has close to 20 years of pharmaceutical manufacturer experience in government pricing and policy at J&J, Endo Pharmaceuticals and most recently at AstraZeneca. Brian is a subject matter expert in government price reporting that gives him a deep understanding of the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, including 340B, buy and bill and diverse payer segments.

John Michael O’Brien, PharmD, MPH, President & CEO, National Pharmaceutical Council
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John Michael O’Brien, PharmD, MPH

President & CEO, National Pharmaceutical Council

John M. O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, is the president and chief executive officer of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), which sponsors and participates in research on the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals and the clinical and economic value of pharmaceutical innovation. Dr. O’Brien’s broad experience spans the private sector, academia and government. Prior to NPC, Dr. O’Brien was senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and deputy assistant secretary of planning and evaluation (health policy). He also has held senior policy positions in the life sciences and managed care industries, including at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and served as a health policy fellow in the U.S. Senate. Dr. O’Brien earned his doctorate in pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University and his master’s degree in public health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Join industry leaders in this panel discussion as they share insights into the latest trends shaping revenue management, regulatory compliance, and market access. Hear diverse perspectives on the key ....challenges and opportunities facing the industry today and gain actionable takeaways to navigate the evolving landscape.
  • Revenue Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Panel Discussion

11:00AM-11:45AM
Outlook for the Semiconductor Industry in 2025 & Beyond
Malcolm Penn, Founder & CEO, Future Horizons
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Malcolm Penn

Founder & CEO, Future Horizons

Malcolm Penn has over 60 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, covering all aspects, including business development, management, manufacturing, marketing, and design. He is the founder and CEO of Future Horizons, a leading global semiconductor industry consultancy with a combined 260 years of industry expertise. Founded in 1989, Future Horizons provides a comprehensive range of strategic, Board-level industry and investment advisory services. The company prides itself on its integrity, rigorous methodology, and commitment to delivering accurate and actionable insights. Before establishing Future Horizons, Mr. Penn served as Vice President and Director of European Operations for Gartner Dataquest, where he led the establishment of its European research division. Earlier in his career, he was Manager of Component Engineering for ITT Europe and held various operations and marketing management roles within the global ITT Semiconductor Group.

Hemant Makhija, VP, Product Marketing, Model N
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Hemant Makhija

VP, Product Marketing, Model N

Get a pragmatic view of the macroeconomic factors impacting market dynamics across high-tech manufacturing ecosystems. Malcolm Penn, founder of Future Horizons, offers context on what contributed to t....he current environment and shares his outlook on what’s in store for the high-tech manufacturing industry for the rest of 2025 and beyond.
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Industry Outlook

11:45AM-1:00PM
Lunch
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  • Networking

11:45AM-1:00PM
Sponsor Lunch & Learn
Stay tuned for details! ....

1:00PM-1:45PM
Navigating the Regulatory Pharma Landscape
John D. Shakow, Partner, King & Spalding
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John D. Shakow

Partner, King & Spalding

John Shakow focuses on complex regulatory, commercial, investigation, and litigation issues related to pharmaceutical government pricing and price reporting. A Chambers-ranked partner in King & Spalding’s FDA and Life Sciences practice and co-chair of the firm’s Life Sciences & Healthcare Industry Group, John represents pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers in every facet of government drug payor program compliance and liability mitigation.  He has counseled manufacturer clients on their rights and obligations under the Medicaid, 340B, Medicare, Federal Supply Schedule, and TRICARE programs for over 25 years.

Jesse Mendelsohn, SVP Professional Services, Model N
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Jesse Mendelsohn

SVP Professional Services, Model N

Jesse Mendelsohn has been with Model N since 2005 and is the Sr. Vice President of Model N’s Center of Excellence (COE) where he manages all of Model N’s business and technical analysts in the United States. In his former position as the regulatory lead, he was in charge of best practices, implementation methodology, and support of all regulatory applications including Government Pricing, Medicaid, FSS Compliance, and Discount Reallocation. Having been a part of nearly every regulatory implementation, he has deep experience in the regulatory industry and speaks regularly at national conferences on issues of regulatory compliance. Mendelsohn holds a B.S. in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.S. in Information Management and Systems from UC Berkeley.

The Inflation Reduction Act, Medicaid regulatory developments, and 340B program dynamics are top of mind for pharmaceutical manufacturers. John Shakow, Partner at King & Spalding, tackles these ho....t topics head-on in this thought-provoking session.

1:00PM-1:45PM
Data nSights Deep-Dive
Casey Hibbs, Sr. Director, Data Strategy, Model N
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Casey Hibbs

Sr. Director, Data Strategy, Model N

Casey Hibbs is Senior Director of Data Strategy and joined Model N in May 2022. Casey brings 17 years of experience in healthcare data as a strategy, go-to-market and offering development leader. Prior to joining Model N, she spent 4 years at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, driving the strategic provider data portfolio. Earlier in her career, she spent over 10 years at IQVIA in roles of increasing responsibility, including offering management, consulting, and client services.
Casey is passionate about bringing high-value data driven solutions to customers to be able to make more informed business decisions. In her free time, you can find her cooking for family and friends or exploring the Lehigh valley where she lives with her 3 children and husband.

Join us for the exciting launch of a powerful new data and analytics solution designed to help life sciences companies streamline revenue management and optimize compliance. Discover how Data nSights ....delivers actionable intelligence, enhances decision-making, and provides real-time visibility into key performance metrics to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
  • Data & Analytics
  • Revenue Management

1:00PM-1:45PM
Bridging Gaps Between CLM, CPQ, and ERP
Bernard Gutierrez, VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N
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Bernard Gutierrez

VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N

Bernard has been at Model N for over 13 years, and is currently the Vice President of Global Solutions Consulting at Model N. He and his team works closely with Model N customers and prospects to understand their business requirements and map Model N’s value proposition to their business. Prior to joining Model N, Bernard worked in leadership roles at JDA Software, Signal Demand, DemandTec and Blue Martini software. Bernard has a BS in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from Santa Clara University.

Peter Zimmermann, Sr. Director of Global Customer Success - EMEA, Model N
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Peter Zimmermann

Sr. Director of Global Customer Success - EMEA, Model N

Peter has worked with the Model N solutions for the past 8 years, assisting with international implementations, advising on best practices and driving customer success.

As a global medtech company, your deals begin in your front-end applications including CRM, CPQ, and CLM. The key to success is how effectively these front-end systems talk to your back-end ERP. We pr....esent different options and a recommended best practice on integrating front and back office.
  • Contract Lifecycle Management

1:00PM-1:45PM
Artificial Intelligence Across Revenue & Compliance
Bernard Gutierrez, VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N
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Bernard Gutierrez

VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N

Bernard has been at Model N for over 13 years, and is currently the Vice President of Global Solutions Consulting at Model N. He and his team works closely with Model N customers and prospects to understand their business requirements and map Model N’s value proposition to their business. Prior to joining Model N, Bernard worked in leadership roles at JDA Software, Signal Demand, DemandTec and Blue Martini software. Bernard has a BS in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from Santa Clara University.

Donal Ryan, Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N
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Donal Ryan

Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N

Currently Donal is Associate Director in Product Management for Model N’s suite of Channel Data Management solutions, with a key commitment to product innovation and 25+ years of experience working for technology and software companies helping manufacturers optimize their supply chain, procurement, and revenue management processes.

Uncover where artificial intelligence and machine learning, including generative AI, can improve and scale revenue optimization and compliance activities. Whether it is list prices, negotiated prices,.... incentives, or channel data, artificial intelligence can drive immense value across the quote-to-cash continuum.
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Compliance

1:50PM-2:35PM
AI in Life Sciences: Executive Perspectives on Opportunities and Challenges
Hear from industry leaders on how AI is transforming life sciences, from optimizing revenue to navigating compliance, and understand the challenges and potential for innovation. ....
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Compliance

1:50PM-2:35PM
IRA Compliance - Inflation Penalty Rebate and MDP
Anna Arellano, Product Manager, Model N
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Anna Arellano

Product Manager, Model N

Discuss compliance requirements for IRA’s inflation penalty rebates and MDP. ....
  • IRA Compliance
  • Rebates

1:50PM-2:35PM
How to Use Channel Data to Drive Gross Margin Acceleration and Price Adjustments
Bernard Gutierrez, VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N
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Bernard Gutierrez

VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N

Bernard has been at Model N for over 13 years, and is currently the Vice President of Global Solutions Consulting at Model N. He and his team works closely with Model N customers and prospects to understand their business requirements and map Model N’s value proposition to their business. Prior to joining Model N, Bernard worked in leadership roles at JDA Software, Signal Demand, DemandTec and Blue Martini software. Bernard has a BS in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from Santa Clara University.

Ankur Gupta, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
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Ankur Gupta

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

Ankur Gupta is Senior Director of product management for Model N High Tech products. Ankur is a seasoned product management leader, with total 19 years of experience in driving growth of enterprise SaaS bases Revenue Management products at Model N (9 years) and Cloud Management product suite at Oracle (6 years). In his current role at Model N, he focusses on strategy, planning and execution of Revenue Cloud and Intelligence Cloud product suite.

Channel sales can be an efficient go-to-market strategy for manufacturers but often lack visibility into key value drivers like pricing and customer willingness to pay. Manufacturers are addressing th....is by using channel data from incentive programs to improve pricing and segmentation, leading to higher wholesale prices, revenue growth, and increased gross margins. This session will explore how leading tech manufacturers are integrating channel data into their processes to enhance revenue capture and execution.
  • Integrated Channel Data
  • Revenue Growth

2:35PM-3:00PM
Break in the Partner Pavilion
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  • Networking

3:00PM-3:45PM
Market Access and Formulary Positioning
Ryan Maizel, Sr. Director Advisory Svcs, Model N
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Ryan Maizel

Sr. Director Advisory Svcs, Model N

Michelle LaBonte, Consultant, Model N
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Michelle LaBonte

Consultant, Model N

Discuss a framework to maximize your access and rebate value using formulary data; learn how to have evidence-based ongoing discussions regarding contract performance with your PBMs. ....
  • Formulary Data
  • Contracts
  • Pharmacy Benefits Manager

3:00PM-3:45PM
IRA Compliance - MFP Effectuation
Tony George, Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N
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Tony George

Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N

Tony has been with Model N since 2008 and is now the Associate Director, Product Management managing the Flex GP/DRM application. Prior to his current role, he was a member of the Model N’s Regulatory practice within the Center of Excellence (COE) and has led multiple implementations of Model N for some of the biggest pharma and MedTech manufacturers.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allows Medicare to negotiate prices for certain branded medications, starting with 10 drugs in 2026. Maximum fair price (MFP) will be effectuated by manufacturers e....ither through prospective sales at the MFP or via rebates. Model N continues to work with your peers to solve for this and other IRA compliance needs. This session will cover the technical and functional considerations for pharma manufacturers in implementing these changes, with insights from those impacted in the first wave.
  • IRA Compliance

3:00PM-3:45PM
Managing Compliance in the Medtech World
Abhishek Batla, Director, Product Management, Model N
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Abhishek Batla

Director, Product Management, Model N

Carl Lonsdale, Sr. Solutions Consultant, Model N
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Carl Lonsdale

Sr. Solutions Consultant, Model N

Carl is an 9 year vet in the Life Sciences space, with a prior background as a developer in the finance space, he focuses on all things around data, analytics, and reporting. He helps customers build, configure, and trouble shoot data and reports, and loves to talk about all the new and exciting ways reporting can improve your business!

Managing deals that are profitable to your business is just a start. Ensuring that those deals are indeed staying true to their promise is what makes you profitable. Join this session for an end-to-en....d view of deal management, gross/net/operational profit calculations, and deal compliance. At the end, you want to ensure the deal is meeting with its execution guidelines from both sides. We will use a real-life example of how a company stands to benefit from this holistic perview and execution.
  • Tender Management
  • Deal Management
  • Gross-to-Net
  • Compliance

3:00PM-3:45PM
Roadblocks in Getting Channel Data
Donald Barlow, Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N
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Donald Barlow

Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N

Donal Ryan, Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N
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Donal Ryan

Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N

Currently Donal is Associate Director in Product Management for Model N’s suite of Channel Data Management solutions, with a key commitment to product innovation and 25+ years of experience working for technology and software companies helping manufacturers optimize their supply chain, procurement, and revenue management processes.

Unlocking the full potential of channel data is crucial for driving targeted revenue strategies, personalized and segmented promotions, and strategic decision-making. However, many businesses face sig....nificant challenges in acquiring, managing, and leveraging this valuable resource. This workshop, dives into the most common barriers that companies encounter when trying to gather and optimize channel data from across the channel. Participants will gain practical strategies for overcoming common roadblocks and how to implement an efficient, compliant, and robust channel data management approach.
  • Channel Data Management

3:50PM-4:35PM
IQVIA: The Impact of Digital Transformation on Contract and Market Access Operations
Explore how digital transformation is reshaping contract management and market access operations, driving efficiency, transparency, and competitive advantage. ....
  • Digital Transformation
  • Market Access Operations

3:50PM-4:35PM
Best Practices in Script-Scrubbing (Validata, Formulary Compliance, 340B, & Business Services)
Jeff Albright, Director Product Management, Model N
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Jeff Albright

Director Product Management, Model N

Jeff is Director of Product Management for Model N's Life Sciences Commercial Solutions. In this role, Jeff is responsible for driving product direction in support of pharma commercial products, including Payer Management, Validata and related sub-modules, new commercial products, and related product analytics. Prior to joining Model N nearly 9 years ago, Jeff spent 20 years at Merck & Co., Inc. where he spent a majority of his tenure in positions of increasing responsibility within their contract operations team, ultimately leading the Health Plan/PBM team for many years. Jeff has been an active NCPDP member for 18 years and has authored and driven many data standard changes within the Manufacturer Rebates workgroup and participated in a cross-manufacturer effort along with CMS advocating for manufacturer data needs related to the original Coverage Gap program in 2011.

Manufacturers enter into commercial rebate contracts and may be required by regulation to pay certain rebates, where each rebate is based on a dispensing event. Paying such rebates is just part of doi....ng business, but – just like balancing your checkbook – it is in the manufacturer’s best interest to ensure accuracy of the rebates. For surveys and data analysis, we know that manufacturers can save between 2% and 7% by scrubbing script-level data for commonly found discrepancies. We also know that the process can be tedious and labor intensive. In this session, we will discuss various approaches used by pharmaceutical manufacturers to identify and dispute ineligible rebate transactions, and how different workflow processes, team role assignment, and modern technologies can assist manufacturers in the recovery process.
  • Validata
  • Formulary Compliance
  • 340B
  • Business Services

3:50PM-4:35PM
A Global Perspective on Tendering and Rebates
Abhishek Batla, Director, Product Management, Model N
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Abhishek Batla

Director, Product Management, Model N

Peter Zimmermann, Sr. Director of Global Customer Success - EMEA, Model N
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Peter Zimmermann

Sr. Director of Global Customer Success - EMEA, Model N

Peter has worked with the Model N solutions for the past 8 years, assisting with international implementations, advising on best practices and driving customer success.

GTM/DM/Provider: Best practices for tracking International rebates or Global perspective on international rebates:
  • Rebates / Chargebacks / Clawbacks / Discounts – different price reduci....ng policies defined
  • Examples of rebates in different channels
  • Where the complexities are in International Rebates
  • Net price transparency
  • Example of how international rebates are handled in Model N
  • International Rebates
  • Net Price Transparency
  • Global Tender Management

3:50PM-4:35PM
Product & Education Services Plus Ngage Accelerate Adoption
Jenn Channel, Director Education & Ngage, Model N
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Jenn Channel

Director Education & Ngage, Model N

Jenn Channel is a Director of Education focused on the new In-app guidance tool, Ngage. She has been with Model N for 23 years, where she has been part of many teams such as Professional Services, Product Management & Sales.

Come participate in a roundtable discussion about the Model N Revenue Cloud Platform. We will discuss the challenges that companies are seeking to solve with the Model N platform, as well as learnings...., observations, and any questions. We will feature Model N Ngage, the mission critical add-on that lets customers create their own in-app guidance delivered within your Model N instance.
  • Revenue Cloud
  • Ngage
  • In-App Guidance
  • Roundtable Discussion

5:30PM-8:00PM
Rainmaker Awards and Reception
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  • Networking

8:00PM-10:00PM
Rainmaker Awards After Party
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  • Networking

ALL TIMES ARE IN CST
8:00AM-9:00AM
Breakfast
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  • Networking

9:00AM-9:45AM
Guest Keynote
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  • Thought Leadership

9:50AM-10:35AM
Sponsor session
Stay tuned for details. ....

9:50AM-10:35AM
GPM: Best Practices and Components for an Efficient and Effective Price Governance
Abhishek Batla, Director, Product Management, Model N
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Abhishek Batla

Director, Product Management, Model N

Kaberi Guha, Sr. Product Manager, Model N
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Kaberi Guha

Sr. Product Manager, Model N

For global pharma companies, having country-specific pricing is a very common practice. We will discuss best practices for effective & efficient price governance. The scope of discussion will cove....r the following:
  • Price Uniformity and visibility across organization
  • In/Out of Pricing Policy decisions
  • Launch Sequencing and Reference Pricing
  • Business Case & its reconciliation
  • Competitor Price Parity
  • State Price Transparency Reports
  • State Price Transparency Report Forecasts for acquired products and future anticipated price changes
  • State Price Transparency
  • Global Pricing Management

9:50AM-10:35AM
Learn from the Experts: Provider Management (Powered by N - Medtech)
Chetan Sharma Gumudavelli, Sr. Product Manager, Model N
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Chetan Sharma Gumudavelli

Sr. Product Manager, Model N

As a Senior Product Manager, I bring a unique mix of technical expertise and strategic vision to the table. My journey began at Model N, with Engineering and then transitioning into Product Management, I found my true passion in designing solutions that bridge the gap between technology and business needs. Specializing in life-sciences commercial : Provider and Payer modules, I understand complex market dynamics that involves contract management , Payer and Provider - Rebate management , Pricing , Master Data Management , Sales - Chargebacks , Pricing - Compliance and transforming them into actionable product strategies. I've led product development and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Join Model N’s product management team for an interactive session where you can explore key Medtech features, discover valuable tips and tricks, and learn how to enhance your efficiency to get m....ore done in your day. This is a great opportunity to gain insights that will help streamline your workflow and maximize your Model N experience.
  • Provider Management
  • Powered by N

9:50AM-10:35AM
Drive Value with Streamlined Channel Enablement
Bernard Gutierrez, VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N
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Bernard Gutierrez

VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N

Bernard has been at Model N for over 13 years, and is currently the Vice President of Global Solutions Consulting at Model N. He and his team works closely with Model N customers and prospects to understand their business requirements and map Model N’s value proposition to their business. Prior to joining Model N, Bernard worked in leadership roles at JDA Software, Signal Demand, DemandTec and Blue Martini software. Bernard has a BS in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from Santa Clara University.

Reinvigorate your channel strategy and execution across the channel partner continuum. What programs to run, goals and data to connect and drive revenue optimization and compliance. Foster long-term p....artner relationships by being laser-focused on enabling your channel. Learn three actionable steps for launching a next-generation channel enablement strategy that will help you stand out, stay top of mind, and drive purchase commitment.
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Compliance
  • Channel Enablement

10:35AM-11:00AM
Break in the Partner Pavilion
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  • Networking

11:00AM-11:45AM
340B as a Rebate - Real or Fake?
Michael Grosberg, VP Product Management, Model N
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Michael Grosberg

VP Product Management, Model N

Michael Grosberg is the Vice President of Product Management at Model N, responsible for life sciences products across Model N’s portfolio. Michael joined Model N as part of the acquisition of Deloitte’s Pricing and Contracting Solutions business in 2021 and continues to lead a team focused on regulatory compliance, revenue management and analytics for pharmaceutical and Medtech manufacturers. A data scientist and a policy wonk, Michael views the highly complex spaces of pharmaceutical revenue management, market access, and government pricing through the underlying data, pursuing accessibility and quality that drive commercial insights. His 20-year career spans roles in public policy, analytics, systems implementation and change management. He has broad expertise in financial performance management and led development and implementation of pharmaceutical gross-to-net applications for multiple top-tier manufacturers. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and a Master of Public Management degree with highest distinction from the Heinz School, both at Carnegie Mellon University.

Jeff Albright, Director Product Management, Model N
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Jeff Albright

Director Product Management, Model N

Jeff is Director of Product Management for Model N's Life Sciences Commercial Solutions. In this role, Jeff is responsible for driving product direction in support of pharma commercial products, including Payer Management, Validata and related sub-modules, new commercial products, and related product analytics. Prior to joining Model N nearly 9 years ago, Jeff spent 20 years at Merck & Co., Inc. where he spent a majority of his tenure in positions of increasing responsibility within their contract operations team, ultimately leading the Health Plan/PBM team for many years. Jeff has been an active NCPDP member for 18 years and has authored and driven many data standard changes within the Manufacturer Rebates workgroup and participated in a cross-manufacturer effort along with CMS advocating for manufacturer data needs related to the original Coverage Gap program in 2011.

Jesse Mendelsohn, SVP Professional Services, Model N
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Jesse Mendelsohn

SVP Professional Services, Model N

Jesse Mendelsohn has been with Model N since 2005 and is the Sr. Vice President of Model N’s Center of Excellence (COE) where he manages all of Model N’s business and technical analysts in the United States. In his former position as the regulatory lead, he was in charge of best practices, implementation methodology, and support of all regulatory applications including Government Pricing, Medicaid, FSS Compliance, and Discount Reallocation. Having been a part of nearly every regulatory implementation, he has deep experience in the regulatory industry and speaks regularly at national conferences on issues of regulatory compliance. Mendelsohn holds a B.S. in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.S. in Information Management and Systems from UC Berkeley.

Recent litigation and announcements by various manufacturers are shifting the landscape of the 340B program. There is little debate that the program was created with good intentions – there is b....road and resounding support for providing highly discounted medicines to the people who truly need them. There is equally little debate that the program has ballooned far beyond its intentions; it has arguably been transformed from a drug discount program to a healthcare tax. We invite you to join this session to learn about the latest developments in the 340B space, share your experiences in managing 340B duplicate discount disputes with various trading partners, and discuss how manufacturers can leverage today’s advance technologies to ensure compliance with ever-evolving regulations.
  • 340B
  • Rebates

11:00AM-11:45AM
Gross-to-Net Model Accuracy Best Practices
Ryan Maizel, Sr. Director Advisory Svcs, Model N
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Ryan Maizel

Sr. Director Advisory Svcs, Model N

Ivy Sun, Assoc. Director Business Svcs, Model N
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Ivy Sun

Assoc. Director Business Svcs, Model N

In this session we will discuss the challenge faced by many pharmaceutical organizations with GTN model accuracy, especially when complex business events occur, e.g. mergers, acquisitions, divestiture....s, loss-of-exclusivity (LOE), and new or changing contracts and legislation. We will examine the financial implications of specific events that can adversely affect your financials, and provide strategies to model and communicate these risks to engage stakeholders across your organization and minimize surprises. Participants will learn and discuss common patterns, and effective GTN accrual models to address them, as well as process and automation recommendations to improve forecasting and analysis.
  • Regulatory Compliance

11:00AM-11:45AM
Strategic Contracting for Medtech
John Schiavone, Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N
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John Schiavone

Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N

John Schiavone is a Solution Engineer with 17 years of experience with Model N and over 25 years of experience in the Life Science industry providing technology solutions to business objectives. John has implemented Revenue Management projects for several of the top Pharmaceutical and Med Tech companies and he brings in depth knowledge of contracting, pricing, quoting, rebates, chargebacks, compliance, master data management as well as reporting and analytics. John is currently on the sales team to help customers with their challenges, find solutions to their problems and educate them on the value of Model N Revenue Execution, especially to the Med Tech community.

Bernard Gutierrez, VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N
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Bernard Gutierrez

VP Global Solution Consulting, Model N

Bernard has been at Model N for over 13 years, and is currently the Vice President of Global Solutions Consulting at Model N. He and his team works closely with Model N customers and prospects to understand their business requirements and map Model N’s value proposition to their business. Prior to joining Model N, Bernard worked in leadership roles at JDA Software, Signal Demand, DemandTec and Blue Martini software. Bernard has a BS in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from Santa Clara University.

Carl Lonsdale, Sr. Solutions Consultant, Model N
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Carl Lonsdale

Sr. Solutions Consultant, Model N

Carl is an 9 year vet in the Life Sciences space, with a prior background as a developer in the finance space, he focuses on all things around data, analytics, and reporting. He helps customers build, configure, and trouble shoot data and reports, and loves to talk about all the new and exciting ways reporting can improve your business!

In this session, we will discuss some best practices, tips & tricks, and general guidance around strategic contracting for Medtech. Hear a real-life implementation example from your peers. ....
  • Contracts

11:00AM-11:45AM
Deal Price Execution and Optimization Panel
Donald Barlow, Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N
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Donald Barlow

Principal Solutions Consultant, Model N

Ankur Gupta, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
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Ankur Gupta

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

Ankur Gupta is Senior Director of product management for Model N High Tech products. Ankur is a seasoned product management leader, with total 19 years of experience in driving growth of enterprise SaaS bases Revenue Management products at Model N (9 years) and Cloud Management product suite at Oracle (6 years). In his current role at Model N, he focusses on strategy, planning and execution of Revenue Cloud and Intelligence Cloud product suite.

Gain a balanced and practical approach for revenue optimization and compliance in the process of pricing, selling and the art of making a deal. Learn as our panelists discuss deal price execution and ....optimization best practices, transformative initiatives at their company, and how they ensure visibility and control throughout the revenue optimization process.
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Compliance
  • Deal Management
  • Panel Discussion

11:50AM-12:35PM
State Price Transparency - What You Need to Know
Ryan Maizel, Sr. Director Advisory Svcs, Model N
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Ryan Maizel

Sr. Director Advisory Svcs, Model N

Maria Lesny, Assoc. Director State Price Transparency Mgmt, Model N
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Maria Lesny

Assoc. Director State Price Transparency Mgmt, Model N

Maria serves as an Associate Director within Model N's Business Services division, where she specializes in offering reporting assistance and proficiency to Pharmaceutical Manufacturers regarding state price transparency. With a rich background spanning over two decades in the pharmaceutical sector, Maria brings a wealth of experience in various areas including customer service, collections, reverse distribution, deduction management, compliance, and state price transparency. Her key responsibilities include providing guidance and supervision to ensure clients adhere to transparency reporting regulations, along with integrating and delivering managed services effectively.

New developments in State Price Transparency: PDABs, Upper Payment Limits, and New State Interaction. ....
  • State Price Transparency
  • Prescription Drug Affordability

11:50AM-12:35PM
Advanced Cloud Engineering for Revenue Optimization and Compliance
Prabhu Gorikapudi, Sr. Director Cloud Product & Portfolio Mgmt, Model N
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Prabhu Gorikapudi

Sr. Director Cloud Product & Portfolio Mgmt, Model N

Ben Wilson, Sr. Director, Go-To-Market Technologies Lead, Model N
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Ben Wilson

Sr. Director, Go-To-Market Technologies Lead, Model N

Join us for an insightful session as we explore the tailored cloud environment management that could be critical for Model N customers in their SaaS journey. An advanced cloud setup that provides flex....ibility in data access, environment entitlements, and update services. Key topics of discussion include environment flexibility, data replication, and disaster recovery. Learn how to leverage additional refresh buckets, retain production backups, and scale computing resources. Discover the benefits of isolated development environments and active disaster recovery with dedicated VPN.
  • Cloud Engineering

11:50AM-12:35PM
High-Tech Product Innovation & Roadmap
Ankur Gupta, Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N
Ankur Gupta

Ankur Gupta

Sr. Director, Product Management, Model N

Ankur Gupta is Senior Director of product management for Model N High Tech products. Ankur is a seasoned product management leader, with total 19 years of experience in driving growth of enterprise SaaS bases Revenue Management products at Model N (9 years) and Cloud Management product suite at Oracle (6 years). In his current role at Model N, he focusses on strategy, planning and execution of Revenue Cloud and Intelligence Cloud product suite.

Donal Ryan, Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N
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Donal Ryan

Assoc. Director Product Management, Model N

Currently Donal is Associate Director in Product Management for Model N’s suite of Channel Data Management solutions, with a key commitment to product innovation and 25+ years of experience working for technology and software companies helping manufacturers optimize their supply chain, procurement, and revenue management processes.

Revenue optimization and compliance is a journey irrespective of company size or business process maturity. Often, it’s a moving target impacted by many market factors. Join us for insights into our.... product roadmap and learn how Model N continuously innovates to support your journey toward revenue optimization and compliance excellence. Hear about how Model N is leveraging AI/ML to help you grow and shape your business.
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Compliance
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning

12:35PM-1:00PM
Lunch
Grab and Go Lunch ....
  • Networking

1:00PM-1:00PM
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Model N Certification

Model N functional certifications! Come to Rainmaker25 and complete your certification in person. Candidates are expected to have utilized the prep materials or have equivalent work experience with the module. Certifications currently available:

Wednesday, May 28

12:00PM-4:00PM

  • Powered by N Provider Management functional certification – Choose to certify on Contracts, Chargebacks, or Rebates, or all three for the full Provider certification!
  • Validata functional certification (N or Flex) – Get ready for the future! This certification includes the latest Validata UI changes.
  • High Tech RC’s ADK (Application Developer Kit) certification – Learn how to utilize HTRCs powerful configuration features to tailor HTRC to your specific business and user needs
  • High Tech Data Administration certification – Explore the powerful new Data Administration (DA) application by Model N, designed to replace direct database access and SQL queries to ensure seamless data management. This application permits cloud customers to take control of their data and offers a self-service solution that simplifies database updates. High Tech RC’s ADK (Application Developer Kit) certification– Learn how to utilize HTRCs powerful configuration features to tailor HTRC to your specific business and user needs

Every certification program includes:

  • Access to comprehensive prep materials (in advance)
  • Live ‘office hours’ with expert instructors, to answer questions (during your prep and at Rainmaker)
  • Virtual labs for practicing your skills hands-on in your own student training environment (in advance and at Rainmaker)
  • Scoring of your assessments in real-time at Rainmaker
  • Those who earn a certificate receive a digital badge to post on social media!

For Life Sciences customers & partners, the following full and module certifications are available:

  • Powered by N Provider Management (includes Contracts, Chargebacks and Rebates modules) – $1,499
  • Powered by N Contracts module – $499
  • Powered by N Chargebacks module – $499
  • Powered by N Rebates module – $499
  • Validata module (for N and Flex customers) – $799

For High Tech customers & partners, the following certification is available:

  • ADK (Application Development Kit) certification – $1,499
  • Data Administration certification (introductory price) – $999 (normally $1,499)

Pack of 20 module certifications for $9999 to be used anytime over next 12 months.

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