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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 responsible for evaluating policy impact on pricing and building an advanced analytics arm for the Pricing & Contracting team in the US. Based in Princeton, NJ with a hybrid in-office model (three days per week).

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate policy impact on pricing strategies and policies that align with business objectives and regulatory compliance, and influence market dynamics for US products.
  • Develop and design data-driven pricing dashboards and analytical models to inform executive-level insights and decision-making for in-line and pipeline assets.
  • Benchmark and develop analogs for pricing strategies across therapeutic areas; track payer/PBM behavior, formulary decisions, and contract performance to inform pricing tactics.
  • Oversee the 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 the 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.
  • Track payer and PBM behavior, formulary decisions, and contract performance to inform pricing tactics.

Qualifications

  • Required: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Management, or related field; 8–12 years of experience in pharmaceutical pricing/contracting, pricing policy, advanced analytics, or market access.
  • Preferred: Deep understanding of U.S. and global pharmaceutical pricing frameworks, reimbursement environments, and health policy trends.
  • Required: Proven experience managing large datasets, pricing models, and policy impact analyses.
  • Required: Experience with value-based contracting and innovative pricing models.
  • Required: Familiarity with IRA, Medicaid/Medicare rules, and global price referencing.
  • Required: Proficiency with SAS, R, Python, or Tableau for advanced data analysis.
  • Required: Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

Skills

  • Strong team collaboration, analytical thinking, and proactive attitude.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in an open, innovative environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously with high attention to detail and organization.

Education

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Management, or related field (preferred).

Additional Requirements

  • Travel: Approximately 10% may be required.
  • Location: Princeton, NJ; hybrid model with three in-office days per week.
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