Associate Director, Contract Strategy - Resp Immunology

AstraZeneca GmbH

Wilmington (DE)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AstraZeneca in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking an Associate Director of Contract Strategy to shape contract and pricing strategies across Brand Portfolio, focusing on market access for key customers and segments. You will collaborate with Access Strategy, Brand Leadership and Finance to ensure ROI-driven contracts that align with portfolio goals.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, negotiation leadership, and cross-functional partnership with account teams to implement strategies for launch

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; finance/economics/marketing or science preferred.
3+ years in pharma or healthcare.
Strong Market Access and healthcare delivery knowledge.
Analytical skills: forecasting, contract development, financial/data modeling.
Proven payer negotiation and relationship building.
Solution/innovation mindset.

Responsibilities

Develop contract strategies through governance and approvals.
Direct partnerships with customer facing teams on prioritized initiatives.
Co-develop and execute negotiation strategies.
Coordinate with analysts on rebates, chargebacks, government reporting, contract writing and approvals.
Monitor market shifts and advise on lifecycle contracting and pricing.
Develop deep understanding of competitive pricing for brands and therapeutic areas.
Serve as a resource for Licensing and Business Development in pricing opportunities.