Job Description
Senior Pricing & Contracting Manager, Large Pharma
Hybrid 2/3 day in office, South East UK | Competitive Package | Global Pharma Leader
We’re working with a well-known Pharma client, a company recognised for its commitment to innovation and patient outcomes, as they look to appoint a Senior Pricing & Contracting Manager to lead pricing strategy across the UK & Ireland.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of their Market Access function, ideal for someone who brings both strategic vision and hands-on experience in innovative pricing approaches — particularly those that push the boundaries of traditional models.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Shaping and executing pricing and contracting strategies to ensure early and sustainable access at commercially viable prices.
* Leading cross-functional discussions across local and corporate teams to embed pricing into broader brand and access strategies.
* Driving innovative contracting models that reflect the evolving payor landscape, including risk-sharing and value-based approaches.
* Contributing to UK & Ireland pricing strategy development, including policy shaping aligned with Human Pharma and global corporate goals.
* Influencing internal and external stakeholders using a strong grasp of Gross-to-Net models, market access dynamics, and healthcare system levers like VPAG and IPHA frameworks.
What We’re Looking For:
* Substantial experience in pharma pricing – either in-house or consultancy.
* Proven track record in launch pricing strategy (minimum of 2 products, including one pipeline asset).
* Strong understanding of innovative pricing methodologies and lifecycle strategy, including LoE and tendering.
* Analytical, commercially astute and confident influencing at all levels in a matrix environment.
* Clear communicator, capable of translating complex pricing data into actionable strategy.
Why This Role?
This is more than a pricing job. It’s a strategic leadership opportunity to help shape how they navigate complex access environments with forward-thinking, commercially savvy approaches.