What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Strategic Pricing Management position at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?
Introduction To Role
Are you ready to lead the charge in strategic pricing management? You'll be at the forefront of developing and owning list pricing strategies for pipeline assets and evolving price strategies for in-line products. Your mission? Optimize patient access and revenue!
Based in Alexion’s Boston headquarters, you'll report directly to the Executive Director, US Strategic Contracting & Pricing. Dive into a role where your expertise will shape the future of pricing strategies in the biotech industry.
Accountabilities
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare!
Date Posted
11-Mar-2026
Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Are you ready to lead the charge in strategic pricing management? You'll be at the forefront of developing and owning list pricing strategies for pipeline assets and evolving price strategies for in-line products. Your mission? Optimize patient access and revenue!
Based in Alexion’s Boston headquarters, you'll report directly to the Executive Director, US Strategic Contracting & Pricing. Dive into a role where your expertise will shape the future of pricing strategies in the biotech industry.
Accountabilities
- Lead the development and execution of list pricing strategies for pipeline assets and price evolution strategies for in-line assets, focusing on patient access, gross-to-net (GTN), and government pricing dynamics (e.g., ASP).
- Collaborate with Global Market Access to conduct US pricing research and provide strategic list-pricing recommendations for new product launches in the US.
- Develop and implement a price evolution strategy for in-line products to minimize GTN erosion and maintain net revenue alignment with forecast targets.
- Evaluate value-based agreement opportunities alongside the Senior Director of Contracting Strategy and HEOR to optimize patient access and financial outcomes.
- Work with the US Access Strategy & Marketing team to prevent price-value misalignments with payers, ensuring patient access in developing pricing strategies.
- Stay informed on pricing dynamics and assess the impact of pricing actions on government pricing.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
- 7-10 years of pricing and/or transferable experience in a biotech or pharma company.
- Knowledge of the US payer and provider marketplace and expertise in drug pricing research methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex business challenges and recommendations effectively to senior leaders.
- Experience in developing and implementing U.S. drug list pricing strategies.
- Project management experience with excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in completing quantitative and qualitative analyses of complex business proposals.
- High level of experience using Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot tables).
- Innovative approaches in evolving landscapes.
- Travel Requirements: Up to 20% overnight travel.
- MBA, MPH, or other advanced degree.
- BioPharma/Pharmaceutical or Biotech product launch experience.
- Experience in pricing rare disease therapies.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare!
Date Posted
11-Mar-2026
Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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