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Ascendis Pharma · 15 hours ago

Director, Market Access Contract Operations - Job ID: 1734

Princeton, NJ

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$210K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company focusing on Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. The Director, Market Access Contract Operations will implement pricing and contracting strategies, oversee contract management, and drive operational excellence within the company's contracting operations.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth Care

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor contract performance, pricing trends, and rebate liabilities

Generate regular reports and presentations for senior management, providing insights into contracting operations and financial performance

Manage state price transparency requirements, price notifications, compendia communications, and HPMS, and SAM.gov reporting and registration requirements, etc

Oversee the validation and payment of applicable vendor invoices

Collaborate with Finance to track spending and manage accruals for applicable vendor purchase orders

Assess and provide input to department’s overall yearly budget

Develop, implement, and maintain robust processes and systems for managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, from negotiation and execution to renewal and termination

Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations

Lead contract implementation internally with Finance, Legal, IT, and necessary departments and vendors to ensure favorable terms and conditions for product access, reimbursement, and pricing

Ensure alignment with corporate goals, profitability targets, and compliance standards

Works closely with internal teams to ensure pricing strategies/methodology can be operationalized within Ascendis Pharma’s revenue management systems prior to executing agreements

Oversee the administration of rebate programs, including government rebates (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare), managed care rebates, and commercial rebates

Ensure accurate calculation, timely payment, and reconciliation of rebate liabilities in compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations

Involves managing dispute resolution, reconciliation of invoices vs. contracted conditions for rebates, evaluating duplicate discount liabilities, and informing leadership of any variances to projected accruals

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including market access, finance, procurement, legal, and contracting partners

Serve as a trusted advisor on contracting and pricing matters, providing guidance and support as needed

Manage and work closely with external vendors assisting Ascendis’ with contract operations and with an eye towards bringing some of these functions in-house

Assist in customer invoice reconciliations and serve as SME on formulary validations process

Identify opportunities for streamlining and optimizing contracting processes, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Implement best practices, tools, and technologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate policies in all contracting operations

Develop and implement controls and procedures to mitigate risks related to pricing, contracting, and rebate administration

Qualification

Contract ManagementPharmaceutical Pricing DynamicsRebate ManagementLeadership ExperienceContract Management SystemsERP SystemsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Management, or related field

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical contracting, pricing, or market access, with a focus on contract management and operations

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical pricing dynamics, reimbursement models, and contracting strategies across various payer segments (e.g., commercial, Medicare, Medicaid)

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Proficiency in contract management systems (e.g., Salesforce CPQ, Model N, iCyte), ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365), and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting

Leadership experience, with the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to pharmaceutical contracting, pricing, and rebate programs