Associate Director Government Pricing & Payer Contracts
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT)
September 02, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
$170,000 - $185,000 USD yearly
Market Access
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage 3rd-party vendor for GP monthly/quarterly requirements by reviewing data flows/processes to generate government pricing submissions.
- Perform payer contract analysis of volume and discounts to ensure agreements are net sales profitable.
- Track performance of contracted customers to identify opportunities to maximize net sales.
- Collaborate with Finance during LRP to accurately account for discount levels for contracted customers and new contract opportunities.
- Create reports to analyze trends; investigate discrepancies/outliers and propose adjustments.
- Work cross-functionally with national account directors and internal stakeholders.
- Review and obtain required approvals for key contract terms and conditions.
- Respond to stakeholder questions regarding contract terms and conditions.
- Ensure execution of approved/finalized channel contracts, including timely handoffs and internal reviews.
- Manage contract requests and ensure contract data/information is appropriately updated.
- Support Pricing and Contracting Committee meetings.
- Review customer invoices and processed claims from 3rd-party vendor to ensure payment accuracy.
- Create executive summary reports (KPIs for executed payer contracts) and Industry Pricing Reports for the Market Access Team.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Master’s or JD a plus).
- 8+ years relevant work experience.
- 5+ years government pricing and commercial contract experience.
- Prior contract development or related experience in pharmaceutical/biotech.
- Knowledge of policies/guidelines for contracts, rebates, and services in managed care.
Competencies & Skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision; adapt under pressure.
- Prioritize/manage multiple priorities with timely follow-through.
- Strong understanding of payer contracts and contract law/compliance.
- Strong communication (presenting summary/details); effective verbal and written communication.
- Experience with large datasets and government pricing operations.
- Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related productivity software.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration; adapt contract strategies to change.
- Manage 3rd-party vendor for GP monthly/quarterly requirements by reviewing data flows/processes to generate government pricing submissions.
- Perform payer contract analysis of volume and discounts to ensure agreements are net sales profitable.
- Track performance of contracted customers to identify opportunities to maximize net sales.
- Collaborate with Finance during LRP to accurately account for discount levels for contracted customers and new contract opportunities.
- Create reports to analyze trends; investigate discrepancies/outliers and propose adjustments.
- Work cross-functionally with national account directors and internal stakeholders.
- Review and obtain required approvals for key contract terms and conditions.
- Respond to stakeholder questions regarding contract terms and conditions.
- Ensure execution of approved/finalized channel contracts, including timely handoffs and internal reviews.
- Manage contract requests and ensure contract data/information is appropriately updated.
- Support Pricing and Contracting Committee meetings.
- Review customer invoices and processed claims from 3rd-party vendor to ensure payment accuracy.
- Create executive summary reports (KPIs for executed payer contracts) and Industry Pricing Reports for the Market Access Team.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Master’s or JD a plus).
- 8+ years relevant work experience.
- 5+ years government pricing and commercial contract experience.
- Prior contract development or related experience in pharmaceutical/biotech.
- Knowledge of policies/guidelines for contracts, rebates, and services in managed care.
Competencies & Skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision; adapt under pressure.
- Prioritize/manage multiple priorities with timely follow-through.
- Strong understanding of payer contracts and contract law/compliance.
- Strong communication (presenting summary/details); effective verbal and written communication.
- Experience with large datasets and government pricing operations.
- Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related productivity software.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration; adapt contract strategies to change.