Contracts & Pricing Strategy, Manager

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Contracts & Pricing Strategy Manager

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will lead the provider contracting and pricing strategy for TEZSPIRE with responsibility for developing and evolving strategies across current and future indications. You will adapt contracting strategies in response to changes in the medical benefit landscape to ensure alignment with brand and access goals.

You will partner with Key Account Directors (KADs) and Key Account Managers (KAMs) to understand provider needs and gather field insights. You will leverage these insights alongside data and analytics to inform contracting strategy and drive leadership alignment and approval.

You will also play a key role in aligning TEZSPIRE strategy across partner organizations gaining experience working on a product supported by multiple manufacturers and navigating a collaborative operating model.

Once aligned you will partner with contract operations to ensure seamless contract execution and implementation. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership and the ability to manage contracting strategy from development through execution.

• Lead the annual provider contract strategy update partnering cross-functionally with Brand KAM Legal and contract operations to ensure alignment
• Align with cross-company stakeholders on provider contracting strategy decisions
• Lead provider contracting initiatives for future indications and evolving medical benefit market dynamics in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Conduct regular account-level contract performance analyses to inform leadership updates and identify optimization opportunities
• Maintain KAM contracting tools including contract performance trackers business review templates tear sheets and rate cards
• Partner with external consultants to enhance and update contracting tools as needed
• Lead ad hoc provider contract changes requiring coordination across stakeholders
• Provide strategic input into provider rate forecasting for LEDR and LRS processes
• Provide guidance to contract operations on membership contracting and rebate-related inquiries
• Support KAM/KAD teams with contracting questions tool training and general guidance
• Route materials through the MAC review process

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The contract professional we seek is an outstanding writer with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and 2 years of contract writing experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 4 years of contract writing experience

OR

Associates degree and 8 years of contract writing experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of contract writing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in provider contracting pricing strategy or market access within biopharma
• Understanding of the U.S. payer and provider environment including coverage reimbursement contracting and Average Selling Price (ASP) methodologies
• Experience supporting field-based teams (e.g. KAM/KAD)
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex or ambiguous problem
• Strong analytical skills including experience working with large datasets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive insights
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to translate analytics into clear compelling insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across functions and leadership levels

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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