Associate Director Pricing and Contracts
Associate Director, Contracts and Pricing
Department: Market Access
Location: Boston, MA
About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in healthcare innovation, focused on improving patient access and delivering value through science and technology. They operate across prescription medicine, consumer health, and specialty care, driving growth through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge solutions.
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Contracts and Pricing - Prescription Business Unit (U.S.) will lead initiatives to develop, model, execute, and measure access and reimbursement strategies. This role ensures successful product launches, maximizes market adoption, and supports lifecycle management from early development through loss of exclusivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve financial targets: manage forecasts, invoices, accruals, and validation through budgeting and financial review processes.
- Oversee market access and reimbursement operations, including managed care contracting, payer negotiations, and rebate budgets.
- Lead Gross-to-Net modeling for portfolio and new launches; develop robust forecasts using contract data and insights.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align on market access strategies and GTN assumptions.
- Serve as SME for payer negotiations; assess risks and opportunities to inform contract terms and conditions.
- Manage communication plans, KPI reporting, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Support business development and new product launches with market access assessments and go-to-market strategies.
Qualifications
- Strong experience in market access, pricing, and contracting within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and payer negotiations.
- Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across functions.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.