Senior Pricing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Pricing & Contracting Manager to lead pricing and contracting strategies across the UK, Ireland, and Malta. This high-impact role focuses on market access strategy, ensuring commercial viability, and supporting early access at optimal pricing levels.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in pharmaceutical pricing, market access, or consultancy roles.
• Proven track record in launch pricing, including for pipeline products.
• Strong understanding of Gross-to-Net concepts and commercial implications.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead pricing and contracting strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead on pricing strategy from early pipeline stages through launch.
• Develop innovative contracting solutions tailored to the evolving payer landscape.

Skills

Pharmaceutical pricing

Market access

Analytical mindset

Communication

Stakeholder influencing

Problem-solving

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Industry: UK Affiliate of Global Pharmaceutical Company

Role Overview

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Pricing & Contracting Manager to 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.
• 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
• 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 a global organisation recognised 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.