Senior Pricing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global pharmaceutical company as a Senior Pricing & Contracting Manager. You will develop and implement pricing strategies across the UK, Ireland, and Malta, engaging in cross-functional collaboration to enhance market access and patient care. This role values innovative thinking and employee empowerment, contributing directly to impactful healthcare solutions.

Benefits

Employee development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in pharmaceutical pricing and consultancy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with pricing mechanisms and Gross-to-Net concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pricing strategy and contract development.
• Provide strategic input into HTA submissions and customer planning.
• Influence global pricing direction and oversee third-party projects.

Skills

Pharmaceutical pricing

Market access

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder influencing

Problem-solving

Business acumen

Job description

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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.