Sr. Manager Pricing, Contracts and Trade, Market Access Analytics

Neurocrine Biosciences•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Contributes to and shapes overall Market Access (MA) brand strategy through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and data-driven insights. Serves as the central data lead for Market Access, responsible for establishing a scalable “source of truth” across payer and pharmacy data, enabling informed decision-making across contracting, pricing, and GTN strategy. This role leads rebate operations, price increase and policy impact analytics (IRA/MFP), and acts as a strategic partner in assessing INGREZZA’s pricing strategy in a post-MFP environment. The position requires strong cross-functional leadership to integrate data, deliver actionable insights, and support execution of Market Access strategies.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Analytics, Finance, Economics, Health Economics, Data Science and 8+ years of pharmaceutical/healthcare/market access experience OR Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience as noted above OR PharmD or PhD and 4+ years of related experience as noted above
Deep understanding of Market Access drivers including pricing and rebates and impact to GTN
Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership without direct authority
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Deep expertise in rebate operations and GTN modeling
Strong knowledge of IRA, Medicaid, 340B, and pricing strategy
Experience with IQVIA, Veeva, MMIT, CMS, and other data sources
Experience managing vendors, models and data governance initiatives
Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvement
Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge
Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise
Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team
Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
Excellent computer skills
Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company
Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills

Responsibilities

Own Market Access data strategy, governance, and infrastructure, ensuring a single, trusted source of truth across payer and pharmacy datasets
Manage payer master data (coverage, lives, formulary status, rates, discount structures)
Manage dashboards integrating payer mapping, channel trends, rebate invoice tracking, market share, and competitive insights
Serve as primary POC with Commercial Analytics for data integration and dashboards
Drive continuous improvement in data quality, automation, and reporting efficiency
Lead end-to-end payer (Medicare and Commercial) rebate operations including validation, reconciliation, and reporting
Align contracts, accruals, and payments with Finance
Identify risks and leakage and implement corrective actions
Establish controls and best practices to ensure compliance and audit readiness
Lead pricing analytics for IRA, Medicaid, 340B, and pricing impacts
Act as strategic partner on INGREZZA post-MFP pricing strategy
Develop and guide scenario modeling for WAC pricing and rebate liability (Medicaid, Medicare and Price Protection)
Work Cross functionally with Commercial analytics to develop dashboards and reporting across IQVIA, Veeva, MMIT, CMS, 852/867, rebate and pharmacy data
Translate complex data into actionable insights that inform Market Access and Commercial strategy
Track payer approval rates and maintain pricing, contracts and trade source of truth
Lead high-impact, ad hoc analyses to support senior leadership decision-making
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

A retirement savings plan (with company match)
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
An annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program

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