Senior Manager, Contract Strategy - on-site in Princeton, NJ - contract position

RGP•Princeton, NJ

13d•$60 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

RGP is partnering with a global specialty pharmaceutical company to hire a Senior Manager, Contract Strategy for its Market Access team. The role works closely with National Account Directors to develop and execute payer contracting strategies across high-priority accounts, focusing on specialty products in Oncology and Medical Dermatology. This is a W-2 contract position, with work on-site in Princeton, New Jersey, three days per week. The stated rate range is $60–$75 per hour, depending on experience. The position supports market access strategy, financial analytics, commercial activities, strategic projects, and operational excellence. The Senior Manager serves as a strategic partner and subject matter expert on payer contracting, supporting contract strategy, negotiations, governance, and reporting. RGP describes its work as providing on-demand talent, consulting, and outsourced services to organizations. The company reports a global network of more than 2,600 experts across four regions and states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Experience contracting with payers from the manufacturer side.
Strong background in branded pharmaceuticals, focused on specialty products in Oncology and/or Medical Dermatology.
Experience negotiating contracts directly with payers.
Solid understanding of the implications of pharmacy benefit versus physician-administered medical benefit products, including ASP reporting.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on a Market Access or Access Strategy team.

Responsibilities

Lead strategy development with National Account Directors for high-priority accounts.
Support implementation of approved contracting strategies through contract evaluation and execution.
Analyze customer trends and competitive impacts against forecast.
Evaluate contract compliance and performance.
Track gains and losses, contract compliance, and lookback analysis.
Develop break-even analysis as needed to support pricing or contract recommendations.
Serve as a strategic partner to National Account Directors.
Participate in customer strategy sessions and provide feedback or resources as needed.
Support negotiations by leading the redline process, executing approved business strategy, and capturing formal recommendations.
Lead special projects and build executive presentations.
Support new-to-market strategies.
Drive SOP development, process design, and recommendations.
Oversee contract governance and strategic reporting.
Serve as a subject matter expert on payer contracting.