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Main Responsibilities:
Provides strategic advice & counsel to the V&A team on Pricing/Contracting strategy development
Develop and recommend US launch & in-line pricing strategies, including list & net, across TA specific brands
Partner with V&A in building contracting strategies with payers and distribution networks across all segments, to align with brand access and product distribution objectives.
Design and develop pricing models to closely monitor competitive WAC pricing (new competitor launch, WAC update, NDC update) and ASP pricing (for Part B products), and inform matrix teams timely with competitive insights
Design and develop pricing models to project & evaluate impact of Pricing/Contracting strategies to ASP, AMP, BP, and Gross/Net sales, and make recommendations to adapt where appropriate
Work cross-functionally with V&A, HEVA and Legal to identify, and assess, non-traditional contract tactics (Value Based, Capitated, Subscription, etc.)
Facilitates the execution of the Access strategy and Pricing/Contracting Strategy with urgency and rigor, in collaboration with the Strategic Pricing & Contracting organization
Partner with V&A to propose WAC/list price changes keeping NHE policies, transparency requirements, access, global pricing impact, and profitability in mind
Interface with Trade, Customer service, Finance and Contract Operations to ensure timely implementation of price changes
Serve as primary interface for V&A to Strategic Pricing, Contracting and Analytics matrix to ensure successful execution of contract changes at the channel/account level
Support V&A and contracting operations with analytics for bid requests and modeling approaches in the development of bid offers for assigned brands.
Participate in cross functional discussions (V&A, Account Directors, Contracting, legal), exercising fiduciary responsibility, ensuring account level investments align sound evidence, profitability, in consideration of related gross-to-net line items.
Partner with V&A team to develop/update the pricing governance guidelines & manage the approvals through US/global committees
List Price, Contracting Guidelines and Grant of Authority documents on an as-needed basis, based upon the business needs of the respective brand plan.
Present pricing and channel strategies at BUPC in preparation of implementation of pricing decisions
Interact, in partnership with V&A, with global pricing counterparts, ensuring that US pricing strategies are shared to evaluate the impact on global initiatives and/or global pricing
Ensure the creation and timely upkeep of SOPs for pricing development and operations processes
Other Responsibilities
Participate in the bottoms-up forecast model during budget cycle
Work with cross-functional teams to analyze policy and legislative changes on strategy, market performance and profitability
Partner with US and Global to design the pricing and market access strategies for products in the development phase and life cycle management
Partner with V&A to manage/triage issues related to customer accessibility by involving relevant parties (e.g., State Medicaid coverage, GPO customer pricing discrepancy, etc.)
Understand new business, and facilitate its integration into Strategic Pricing & Contracting organization
About You
Qualifications
Professional Skills and Competencies:
A minimum of 8 -10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with a minimum of 5 years in a pricing/market access capacity; experience in contract development and negotiation is required
Understanding of drug pricing, including First Databank and / or Medi-Span data sources is highly preferred
Knowledge of AMP, Best Price and ASP pricing dynamics is highly preferred
Deep understanding of Payor, Specialty Pharmacy and Pharmacy benefit Management stakeholders including Benefit Design and Economics associated with Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare Reimbursement for both oral and IV Oncology products is highly preferred
Strong presentation and MS Excel skills including experience in developing financial models and the ability to clearly communicate complex modeling results
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree (preferably in a quantitative, analytical of scientific area) and an advanced degree (preferably MBA or Health Economics)
Advanced understanding of the principals of health economics, financial analysis and return on investment
Applies appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships with business partners (e.g., peers, functional partners, external vendors and alliance partners), typically senior management
Analyzes and uses qualitative and quantitative data; extrapolates pertinent trends impacting organizational effectiveness and incorporates understanding into decision criteria
Able to effectively manage competing priorities, with consideration to highest level of business impact and maintain control over multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrates a global view and can develop and incorporate an understanding of the global business objectives, and has awareness of issues and trends that can directly impact the company's product objectives and strategies
Understands and utilizes economic, financial, and industrial data to accurately diagnose product strengths and weaknesses, as well as the ability to analyze and act on threats and business opportunities
Able to act as an articulate advocate for work groups, business units, and the organization. Provides consistent communications (both positive and negative information delivery) and is proactive and timely in the conveyance of this information
Uses appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives
Education:
B.A. or B.S. Degree with concentration in business administration, finance, marketing is preferred. Advanced Degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 8-10 years of business experience in the pharmaceutical healthcare sector
Consulting or equivalent experience also considered
Travel:
Approximately 10% - 20%
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
