Strategic Market Access & Pricing Lead (Contracting)

Avalere Health Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Hybrid/remote work options

Generous vacation and holidays

Employee well-being programs

Job summary

Avalere Health is seeking an Associate Principal to join our Market Access practice in Washington, DC. You will focus on pricing, contracting, and government pricing strategies to optimize market access for client products, balancing policy with commercial objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and drive business development with payers, manufacturers, and providers. A strong background in CMS, Medicare, Medicaid pricing, and policy is essential, with a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Advanced or undergraduate degree in health policy, public policy, healthcare management, public health, public administration, economics, health economics, business administration, accounting, law or a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and secure business within the life science space with a focus on strategic pricing and contracting.
• Manage a portfolio of clients to meet client needs and achieve sales targets.
• Conceptualize project scope, assemble cross-functional teams, and oversee delivery.
• Serve as SME on government pricing and reporting (ASP, AMP, Best Price).
• Contribute to pricing benchmarks and value-based pricing for market access.

Skills

Leadership

Pricing expertise

Government pricing

Project management

Client management

Policy analysis

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Health policy / public policy degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexicon

Job description

Avalere Health is seeking an Associate Principal to join our Market Access practice in Washington, DC. You will focus on pricing, contracting, and government pricing strategies to optimize market access for client products, balancing policy with commercial objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and drive business development with payers, manufacturers, and providers. A strong background in CMS, Medicare, Medicaid pricing, and policy is essential, with a collaborative,