Director, Contracts & Pricing

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

. Support the development and execution of pricing and contracting strategies for pre-launch and in-market brands, aligned with overarching commercial goals .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePasadena • California • United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in pricing and contracting strategies within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on analytics, compliance, and market access. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement in pricing processes and tools.

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Pricing And Contracting StrategiesGTN Forecasting And ModelingContract Proposal DevelopmentPharmaceutical Contract Administration SystemsInflation Reduction Act Expertise

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingROI AssessmentPricing AnalyticsMarket Access StrategiesContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAttention To DetailCollaborative TeamworkPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Biotech IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryMedicare FFSManaged CareMedicaidFederal Purchasing Programs340BPayer EngagementMarket DynamicsPolicy Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of pricing and contracting strategies for pre-launch and in-market brands, aligned with overarching commercial goals
Lead the creation of clear, compelling business cases to secure approval for major contracting initiatives
Continuously monitor market dynamics, policy changes, and competitor pricing to inform recommendations and maintain competitive advantage
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Sales, Finance, and other functions to refine pricing and contracting strategies and ensure optimal product commercialization and profitability
Support the Payer Team during key customer engagements and negotiations, representing pricing and contracting as needed
Provide pricing and reimbursement insights to help evaluate U.S. policy and legislative developments
Partner with Finance to support quarterly close processes, including discount forecasting, GTN analytics, and utilization by contract segment
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in pricing and contracting processes, tools, and governance
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company policies related to pricing, contracting, and market access activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting
10+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5+ years in Market Access, Contracts & Pricing, or related functions
Extensive experience building, leading, and executing pricing and contracting strategies within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Deep expertise in pricing and contracting analytics, including GTN forecasting and modeling
Proven experience developing contract proposals, including financial modeling, ROI assessments, and evaluation of GTN implications, along with demonstrated negotiation strategy capability
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical contract administration systems and reporting across payer, provider, government, specialty pharmacy, and distribution channels
Expert knowledge of pharmacy benefits; Medicare FFS and Managed Care; Medicaid; and federal purchasing programs (e.g., VA/DoD, 340B)
Subject-matter expertise in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including financial risks and strategic opportunities for manufacturers
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams, external partners, and vendors
Willingness to travel as needed to engage with customers, as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Excellent benefit package