Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Director, Contracts & Pricing

Pasadena, California, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$230k-$250kDetected 18 days ago

Product ManagementNegotiationFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingResearchAnimal StudiesLeadership

About the role

This role is based in Pasadena, California, with an expectation to be in the office five days a week.

Support the development and execution of pricing and contracting strategies for pre-launch and in-market brands, aligned with overarching commercial goals
Lead the creation of clear, compelling business cases to secure approval for major contracting initiatives
Continuously monitor market dynamics, policy changes, and competitor pricing to inform recommendations and maintain competitive advantage
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Sales, Finance, and other functions to refine pricing and contracting strategies and ensure optimal product commercialization and profitability
Support the Payer Team during key customer engagements and negotiations, representing pricing and contracting as needed
Partner with Finance to support quarterly close processes, including discount forecasting, GTN analytics, and utilization by contract segment
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in pricing and contracting processes, tools, and governance
Extensive experience building, leading, and executing pricing and contracting strategies within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting
10+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5+ years in Market Access, Contracts & Pricing, or related functions.
Deep expertise in pricing and contracting analytics, including GTN forecasting and modeling
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical contract administration systems and reporting across payer, provider, government, specialty pharmacy, and distribution channels
Subject-matter expertise in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including financial risks and strategic opportunities for manufacturers
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master's in a related field).
Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.

Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
This individual will help ensure competitive positioning, maximize patient access, and enhance overall brand and enterprise value.
The position reports to the Executive Director, Market Access.

Provide pricing and reimbursement insights to help evaluate U.S. policy and legislative developments

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