Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

Associate Director, Market Access Contract Analytics and Pricing has comprehensive knowledge of the Market Access Payor, Specialty Pharmacy, Distribution Analytics and Government Pricing. Responsible for the complex analyses of Market Access impact across the Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease portfolio and providing informative insights, ensuring sustainable access, compliance with pricing legislation and validating key contract strategies are enforced. This position includes the management of multiple complex projects, requires thorough understanding of the industry, therapeutic areas, contracting strategies to analyze intricate data and provide summarized recommendations to senior leadership to support decision making. This role may be based at AstraZeneca Alexion Rare Disease locations, New Haven, CT; Wilmington, DE; or Boston, MA and reports to the Executive Director, Contracting Strategy, Analytics, Operations and Pricing located in Boston, MA.

You will be responsible for:

• Building, improving, managing and reporting scalable processes and analytics across payor and channel partners for the Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease (RDU) Portfolio
• Providing oversight and leading complex analyses addressing strategic questions, including SWOT, GTN, Impact models addressing account acquisitions, mergers, industry changes, etc.
• Delivering informative insights and actionable recommendations for innovative solutions
• Knowledge expert/leader, significant contributor, and influencer to build, refine, analyze, monitor, innovative access and value-based agreements throughout product lifecycle
• Assessing and monitoring compliance in the agreements and competitive challenges, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and legal requirements
• Collaborating with Payor Marketing and Trade Channel Leads providing consultations and thought leadership, identifying and leveraging best practices
• Developing routine timely reporting providing informative and valuable insights
• KPI reporting across all products, payors and channel partners for the RDU
• Collaborating with Market Access Field Teams, Commercial Operations (Global and US), Business Operations & Commercial Effective (BOCE), Government Reporting, Finance, Legal, and IT partner functions to support ongoing performance monitoring and improvements
• Other duties as assigned

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of study
• 5+ years’ experience in a U.S. biotech/biopharma or pharmaceutical adjudicating rebates and/or market access analytics role
• Knowledge of the business models, influence/impact, and decision drivers of U.S. commercial and government payers as well as channel customers (i.e., specialty pharmacy and distribution, home infusion, etc.)
• Strong patient-focused mindset
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex business challenges and data-driven recommendations effectively and concisely to senior leaders
• Exceptional Business Acumen with an understanding of drivers and value-creation
• Excels in a fast-paced, results-driven, highly accountable environment, where individuals can make a clear impact
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and using excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to execute individually and by leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence in the face of challenging goals
• Explore innovative approaches in evolving landscape
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10% overnight travel
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• MBA, MPH, or other advanced degree
• Ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analyses of complex business proposals
• Knowledge of various rebate and Government Pricing Systems
• BioPharma/Pharmaceutical or Biotech Product launch experience

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Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion has taken critical steps to protect colleagues, loved ones, and patients from COVID-19 and its variants. All US-based employees must comply with Alexion's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Alexion provides exceptions based on applicable state law as well as reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding a legally required exemption or accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

AstraZeneca completed its acquisition of Alexion, marking the creation of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. If you're interested in career opportunities with AstraZeneca, click here.