Senior Director overseeing end-to-end lifecycle of market access contracts at AstraZeneca. Driving implementation, compliance, and strategic alignment with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Oversee the full contract lifecycle—from drafting through execution and renewal—ensuring timely, efficient implementation of pricing strategies and policies aligned with business objectives
Lead administration of Market Access customer contracts, securing favorable terms and ensuring compliance with Gross-to-Net (GTN) implications and Fair Market Value (FMV) assessments
Drive economic transparency, accurate processing, and SOX‑compliant auditability for payments—including rebates, service fees, data purchases, and outcomes‑based arrangements—within a robust, end‑to‑end framework emphasizing internal controls, data integrity, and disciplined documentation
Lead a large, high‑performing team through a period of change, ensuring processes reflect best practice and evolve in step with a rapidly changing external landscape
Institutionalize standardized operating processes while continuously identifying and implementing enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Ensure adherence to all laws, regulations, and policies governing AZ Contract and Trade Operations, proactively manage risks, and participate as a voting member of the GTN Governance Committee
Develop and operationalize KPIs and dashboards to monitor contract performance, financial liabilities, and account/partner performance; deliver data‑driven insights on market trends to support strategic planning and decision‑making
Partner with Legal, Finance, Brand, and Market Access teams to align contracting strategies with commercial goals
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders—including payers, wholesalers, and industry associations—and manage vendor and third‑party partnerships
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Business, Finance, or Life Sciences)
8 years in market access, access strategy or finance with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong understanding of payers, specialty pharmacy models (including limited distribution networks), 3PL operations, and group purchasing organizations
Proficiency in contract management systems (e.g., Model N, Salesforce), ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBI)
Successfully leads cross-functional projects, manages vendor relationships, and negotiates in matrixed organizations
Benefits
qualified retirement programs
paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans
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