Senior Pricing & Contracting Manager
Location:Bracknell (Hybrid Working Pattern)
Industry:UK Affiliate of Global Pharmaceutical Company
Role Overview
A global pharmaceutical company is seeking aSenior Pricing & Contracting Managerto lead the development and implementation of pricing and contracting strategies across the UK, Ireland, and Malta for a defined portfolio of products. This is a high-impact role focused on shaping market access strategy, ensuring commercial viability, and supporting early access at optimal pricing levels.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development:
- Define and lead pricing and contracting strategy aligned with broader corporate and commercial goals.
- Set clear priorities, objectives, and KPIs for the function in a matrix organisational setup.
Lifecycle Pricing Strategy:
- Lead on pricing strategy from early pipeline stages through launch and loss of exclusivity.
- Design and implement Patient Access Schemes (PAS) and recommend optimal approaches for in-market and mature products.
Market Access Integration:
- Apply strong understanding of healthcare systems, pricing, and reimbursement frameworks in the UK, Ireland, and Malta, including relevant national schemes and agreements.
- Provide strategic input into HTA submissions, integrated customer planning, brand strategy, and post-LOE considerations.
Contracting Innovation:
- Develop innovative contracting solutions tailored to the evolving payer landscape.
- Identify risk-sharing opportunities and lead cross-functional teams in reassessing and refining current strategies.
Centre of Excellence Engagement:
- Influence global pricing direction by adapting corporate guidance to local market needs.
- Oversee projects with third-party vendors and contribute to internal training and capability building.
Forecasting & Assumptions:
- Deliver timely and robust pricing assumptions for the pipeline portfolio and products approaching LOE.
Experience & Skills Required
- Substantial experience in pharmaceutical pricing, market access, or consultancy roles
- Proven track record in launch pricing, including for pipeline products
- Knowledge of LOE dynamics and competitive tender processes
- Familiarity with innovative pricing mechanisms and contracting methodologies
- Strong understanding of Gross-to-Net concepts and commercial implications
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder influencing skills
- Analytical mindset with ability to work cross-functionally in complex environments
- Commercially focused, with the ability to balance access and profitability
Desirable Competencies
- Entrepreneurial approach and comfort with ambiguity
- Strong personal presence and stakeholder credibility
- Business and customer acumen
- Confidence in influencing senior internal and external stakeholders
- Decisive, with strong problem-solving capabilities
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join aglobal organisationrecognised for its commitment to employee development and inclusive workplace culture. The company offers a collaborative environment where innovative thinking and cross-functional teamwork are highly valued. Employees are empowered to drive change and shape access strategy for medicines that make a meaningful impact on patient lives.
