Associate Director, Contracting

Role: Managed Care Contracting Associate Director overseeing Market Access contract processes, including negotiation, administration, and strategic insights across Vertex's product portfolio. Responsibilities: manage end-to-end contract development, facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Marketing, and ensure smooth transition to operations. Provide analytics for GTN forecasting and pricing strategies, support contract performance reviews, and advise on rebate and dispute resolutions. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a business discipline; minimum 8 years' experience in payer contracting, contract administration, or analytics within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry; strong financial and analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. HighValue: expertise in pharmaceutical pricing, government programs, and regulations; experience in managed care, formulary dynamics, and market access strategies; familiarity with GxP, clinical or commercial aspects is advantageous. WorkSetup: hybrid or on-site; flexible work arrangements.