Nuvalent, Inc.
#PreciselyTargetedTherapies for patients with cancer
Associate Director – Pricing & Contracting Operations
Location
Massachusetts
Posted
31 days ago
Salary
$175K - $200K / year
Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Assist in the development and lead implementation and optimization of pricing strategies for in-line and pipeline oncology products
• Serve as the operational manager of the Pricing Committee, including:
• Managing agenda, preparation and facilitating meetings
• Aligning stakeholders and driving strategic input
• Documenting decisions and actions
• Design and manage contracting strategies across key segments: Commercial, Medicare, GPOs, Medicaid, 340B, VA, Payers/PBMs, and IDNs
• Manage day-to-day contract execution and issue resolution
• Submit new contracts and updates to contract terms
• Maintain GPO rosters, updating the 3PL as needed, and prepare quarterly business review (QBR) insights in collaborations with account director teams
• Oversee 340B contract pharmacy vendor partnerships
• Facilitate and resolve escalations from Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
• Monitor competitive pricing intelligence and shifts in market dynamics
• Partner with the Commercial Insights & Analytics team to ensure accurate data ingestion, analytics and delivery
• Support Finance-led reporting with analytical and operational coordination
• Collaborate across internal teams to assess and remove barriers to access:
• Partner with Finance, Payer National Accounts, Health Systems Strategic Engagement, Patient Services and Field Reimbursement Managers
• Engage with Sales to proactively identify payer policy issues, product formulary status challenges, and denial trends
• Support rebate dispute resolution and update internal teams on progress
• Collaborate with Finance and Vendor to facilitate and execute all Requests for Modification (RFM)
• Support the 5-year Contract Solicitation and Interim Agreement
• Collaborate with Finance and Vendor to complete Public Law 102-585 submission and documentation
• Monitor the Tracking Customer and initiate a change if required
• Complete the initial registration and annual renewals of SAM.gov
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in pricing and contract operations within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Management and payer contracting; oral oncology experience preferred
- Deep understanding of U.S. reimbursement landscape, regulatory frameworks and government policy developments and their implications
- Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
- Successful track record working in fast-paced companies experiencing rapid-growth
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to gain alignment by working collaboratively and inclusively across functional teams
- Strong verbal and written communications; Proven ability to grow and collaborate with others
- Record of achievement, innovation and compliance
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- generous paid time off
- summer and winter company shutdown