Associate Director, Pricing & Contracting Strategy Nephrology
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 168000 - 231000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About This Role
The Associate Director of Nephrology Pricing & Contracting Strategy will be responsible for developing the pricing and contracting strategy for Biogens nephrology product portfolio and will report to the Head of Nephrology Access Strategy within the US Market Access & Reimbursement (MA&R) team. This individual will lead development of pricing and contracting strategy across all payer channels (i.e. Medicare Medicaid and Commercial) to support a successful launch of Biogens nephrology asset which will span several different indications within the nephrology space.
In addition to driving US launch pricing and contracting strategy this individual will also build out innovative contracting solutions for various Provider types Payer channels and GPOs to achieve patient access. Experience with buy-and-bill Part B/Medical products will be critical and a foundational knowledge of product ASP and government pricing dynamics is also required. Youll work cross-functionally to ensure organizational alignment. This includes collaboration with the Insights & Analytics team to undertake market research field colleagues to develop business cases for regional and national payer accounts Finance to align on core financial modeling assumptions and Brand teams to align on and pull-through contracting objectives.
What Youll Do
Develop payer and provider contracting strategies to facilitate patient access for Biogens nephrology products
Develop launch product pricing strategy for Biogens nephrology asset (across multiple indications)
Develop models to evaluate the impact of potential pricing & contracting approaches on key stakeholders across all channels
Independently manage projects from start to finish
Work cross-functionally within the US Organization to align on US market access approach across products.
Partner with Global Value & Access as well as Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) to align on assumptions and strategy development.
Serve as a subject matter expert on contracting approaches across nephrology products
Present recommendations to senior leadership for approval
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and self-starter who is willing and able to clearly and concisely communicate complex contracting topics. You value cross-functional partnership and is capable of prioritizing multiple tasks to meet individual and team goals.
Required Skills
Education: BA/BS Required; masters or higher preferred
7 years prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a consulting firm with roles focused on contracting pricing or market access
Ability to develop and communicate brand-specific pricing/contracting strategy informed by primary and secondary research and aligned with overall business and organizational objectives
Knowledge of US government pricing dynamics (Medicaid 340B Medicare Parts B & D)
Understanding of Buy & Bill and discounting dynamics
Experience with conducting primary payer and provider market research
Experience with online survey tools and syndicated data sources
Excellent analytic strategic and critical thinking skills with ability to translate data into strategy
Highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to develop and deliver clear compelling presentations on complex pricing topics to senior leadership
Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional and cross-team ties to influence colleagues
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
