Associate Director, Contract/Prescription to Dose Strategy, Neuropsychiatry Franchise

Biogen • Cambridge, MA

119d • $168,000 - $231,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Contract & Prescription to Dose Strategy who will play a critical role in shaping market access, payer contracting, and dosing optimization strategies for our innovative postpartum therapeutic. This individual will design and implement contracting approaches with both payers and PBMs, while also leading the development of Rx-to-dose strategies to ensure optimal experience, uptake, and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate combines expertise in pharmaceutical contracting with a strong understanding of clinical dosing dynamics, health economics, and the unique needs of women's health populations. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of bringing innovative therapies to patients while shaping access strategies from the ground up. You will join a purpose-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and patient-centric thinking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, or related field) preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical market access, contracting, pricing, or related commercial functions.
• Deep understanding of payer dynamics, provider networks, and reimbursement models within specialty or women's health markets.
• Experience developing Rx-to-dose or patient access strategies for specialty products preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience launching or managing products with complex Rx to dose pathways.
• Strategic thinker who can operate both at the tactical and enterprise level.
• High level of comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute national and regional contracting strategies across commercial, government, and specialty pharmacy channels.
• Monitor competitive landscape and assess contracting trends in women's health and specialty therapeutics.
• Lead development of strategies that optimize the patient journey from prescription to appropriate dosing, with emphasis on postpartum clinical needs.
• Collaborate with medical affairs and HEOR to align dosing strategy with real-world evidence, safety, and outcomes data.
• Identify barriers to appropriate prescribing and dosing (e.g., coverage gaps, step edits, patient dynamics) and recommend solutions.
• Partner with commercial distribution and patient support teams to ensure dosing education, patient experience, and provider resources are effectively implemented.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for contract and dosing strategies, advising senior leadership on market dynamics.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, medical, and patient services to integrate access and dosing strategies into brand planning.
• Support forecasting, scenario planning, and process improvement for the postpartum drug.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree