Market Access Pharma Pricing - Manager

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India seeks a Market Access Pharma Pricing Manager to lead pricing strategies and profitability analyses for a diverse client portfolio. You will manage client accounts, mentor junior staff, and drive strategic planning across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services functions.

The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and stakeholder management skills, with experience in payer economics, GTN platforms, and ERP systems. Travel up to 40% is possible.

Qualifications

• MBA preferred; strong business acumen and leadership abilities.
• Advanced degree in health economics, pharmacoeconomics, or related field is a plus.
• Experience with value-based contracts and outcome-based pricing models is desirable.
• Exposure to launch readiness and lifecycle access planning.
• Background contributing to business development, proposals, or thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing strategy, market access, or related consulting work for pharmaceutical clients.
• Develop and validate list-to-net waterfall simulations and price realization analyses.
• Lead financial modeling and variance analysis to identify value leakage and recommendations.
• Mentor staff and manage cross-functional project teams across geographies.
• Drive client outcomes while upholding PwC's ethics and standards.

Skills

Leadership & Delivery

Analytics & Technology

Stakeholder management

Global mindset

Education

MBA

Advanced degree in health economics

Tools

Anaplan

SAP BRIM

Vistex

Model N

Revitas

iContracts

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Customer

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services- solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hand-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference-every day.

As a Market Access Pharma Pricing - Manager, you will specialize in providing consulting services focused on pricing strategies and profitability analysis. You will analyze pricing models, assess customer profitability, and offer guidance to help clients optimize pricing strategies, improve profitability, and maximize customer value. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members’ unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Within our Commercial & Service Excellence practice, you will have the opportunity to deepen your skills and develop new ones, all while contributing to the growth and success of our clients and the firm.

Knowledge Preferred

Candidates should demonstrate substantial experience and/or knowledge in the following areas:

• Payer & Channel Economics: Strong understanding of US payer/channel economics including rebates, chargebacks, 340B, managed care, specialty pharmacy, and government pricing.
• GTN Platforms & Tools: Proven experience with Anaplan model building and administration, especially for use cases such as GTN forecasting, trade spend, or revenue planning.
• GTN & ERP Systems: Experience with related GTN and ERP systems (SAP BRIM, Vistex, Model N, Revitas, iContracts) and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL).
• Solution Design: Ability to translate business needs into technical design; familiarity with data integrations, model governance, and access controls.

Skills Preferred

Candidates should be able to demonstrate extensive delivery abilities within a project team that includes the following:

Market Access & GTN Delivery

• 5-8 years of experience in pricing strategy, market access, or related consulting work
• Prior experience with pharmaceutical companies or top-tier consulting firms is highly desirable
• Develop and validate list-to-net waterfall simulations, accrual true-ups, and price realization analyses
• Lead financial modeling and variance analysis to identify value leakage and recommend improvements

Analytics & Technology

• Competence in analytical tools, data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau), and relevant programming languages (preferred)
• Familiarity with data integrations, model governance, and access controls across GTN and ERP systems

Leadership & Delivery

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams, mentoring staff, and delivering high-impact client outcomes
• Global mindset and ability to work across functions and geographies; comfortable in ambiguous and changing contexts
• Cultivate self-awareness through feedback and reflection; apply critical thinking to bring clarity to ambiguous situations
• Communicate clearly and confidently to influence and connect with others; uphold PwC’s code of ethics and business conduct

What You Must Have

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MSc in health economics, pharmacoeconomics, or related) strongly preferred
• Experience with value-based contracts and outcome-based pricing models
• Exposure to launch readiness and lifecycle access planning
• Background contributing to business development, proposals, or thought leadership

Educational Background

• MBA preferred but not required; candidates with strong academic backgrounds in business, engineering, economics, or data sciences are encouraged to apply
• Advanced degree in health economics, pharmacoeconomics, or a related field is a plus

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in pricing strategy, market access, or related consulting work; prior experience with pharmaceutical companies or top-tier consulting firms is highly desirable

Travel Requirements

• Up to 40%