Government Pricing Director

Warman O'Brien; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Warman O'Brien is seeking a Director Government Pricing to lead government pricing across the US market. You will be the internal expert ensuring accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of pricing calculations, and review work from external vendors.

You will collaborate with Market Access, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to maintain governance and support CMS submissions, with a focus on ASP, AMP, Best Price, MDRP, 340B, and FSS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Government Pricing experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong expertise in ASP, AMP, Best Price, MDRP, MDRP, MDRP, 340B, and FSS.
• Experience reviewing calculations by third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal subject matter expert for US Government Pricing programs.
• Lead the review, validation, and approval of government pricing calculations prepared by third-party vendors.
• Own the calculation and oversight of Average Sales Price (ASP), ensuring timely CMS submissions.
• Provide technical expertise across government pricing methodologies including AMP, Best Price, ASP, MDRP, 340B, and FSS where applicable.
• Ensure full compliance with CMS, Medicaid, Medicare, and other federal pricing regulations.

Skills

Government pricing

Regulatory compliance

CMS submissions

Vendor management

ASP calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a Director Government Pricing to lead and oversee government pricing activities across the US market. This is a highly visible role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of government pricing calculations, while acting as the internal subject matter expert on pricing methodologies and regulatory requirements.

A key focus of the role will be providing in-house expertise to review and validate government pricing calculations produced by external vendors, ensuring compliance with evolving federal regulations and minimising organisational risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for US Government Pricing programs.
• Lead the review, validation, and approval of government pricing calculations prepared by third-party vendors.
• Own the calculation and oversight of Average Sales Price (ASP), ensuring timely and accurate CMS submissions.
• Provide technical expertise across government pricing methodologies including AMP, Best Price, ASP, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP), 340B, and Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) where applicable.
• Ensure full compliance with CMS, Medicaid, Medicare, and other federal pricing regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve government pricing policies, controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner closely with Market Access, Finance, Trade, Commercial Operations, Legal, Compliance, and external consultants to support pricing governance.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining robust documentation and responding to regulatory inquiries.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive Government Pricing experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated expertise calculating and reviewing Average Sales Price (ASP).
• Strong knowledge of AMP, Best Price, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, Medicare, and broader US Government Pricing regulations.
• Experience overseeing or auditing third-party government pricing vendors.
• Deep understanding of pricing compliance, governance, and internal controls.