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Director, Pricing Policy and Analytics - Job ID: 1593

Ascendis Pharma
Full-time
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
$215,000 - $235,000 USD yearly
Market Access

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Role Summary

Director, Pricing Policy and Analytics β€šΓ„Γ¬ oversee policy impact on pricing and build advanced analytics for the Pricing & Contracting team in the US; hybrid in Princeton, NJ.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate policy impact on pricing strategies and policies that align with company objectives and regulatory compliance, and influence market dynamics for US products.
  • Develop data-driven pricing dashboards and analytical models to inform executive decision-making for in-line and pipeline assets.
  • Benchmark pricing strategies across therapeutic areas and track payer/PBM behavior, formulary decisions, and contract performance to inform pricing tactics.
  • Oversee development and application of advanced analytics models to evaluate price elasticity, scenario modeling, and value-based pricing strategies.
  • Use claims data and forecasting tools to inform pricing decisions and reimbursement strategies.
  • Monitor and evaluate policy developments (e.g., CMS reforms, IRA, international reference pricing) and their potential impact on pricing and access strategies.
  • Lead refinement of pharmaceutical pricing policies in alignment with commercial, legal, and market access strategies.
  • Collaborate with Market Access, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure pricing policies are consistent, competitive, and compliant.
  • Benchmark pricing strategies across geographies and track payer and PBM behavior, formulary decisions, and contract performance.

Qualifications

  • Required: Advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Healthcare Management or related) with 8β€šΓ„Γ¬12 years of experience in pharmaceutical pricing and contracting, pricing policy, advanced analytics or market access.
  • Preferred: Deep understanding of US and global pricing frameworks, reimbursement environments, and health policy trends.
  • Required: Experience managing large datasets, pricing models, and policy impact analyses; familiarity with value-based contracting and innovative pricing models.
  • Required: Proficiency with SAS, R, Python, or Tableau for advanced data analysis; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

  • Analytical thinking and proactive, collaborative approach
  • Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to manage multiple work streams with high attention to detail

Education

  • Masterβ€šΓ„Γ΄s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Management, or related field (preferred)

Additional Requirements

  • Travel: Approximately 10%
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