Associate Principal, Market Access, Strategic Pricing & Contracting

Associate Principal – Market Access Avalere Health is seeking an Associate Principal-level candidate to join our Market Access practice. The team focuses on a wide range of areas, such as coverage, coding, and payment across commercial and public payers; pricing and contracting; distributors and specialty pharmacies; and much more. We assess how our clients’ products fit within the dynamic coverage, pricing, and reimbursement landscape and help our clients optimize market access for their products through deep subject‑matter expertise and understanding of their business issues. Responsibilities Develop and secure business within the life science space with a focus on strategic pricing and contracting, government pricing, government reporting with deep expertise and understanding of CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid pricing and policy and have the ability to quantitatively forecast for commercial buying centers. Manage a portfolio of clients to ensure that all Avalere’s knowledge and expertise are available to meet client needs with a $500K annual sales target. Conceptualize the scope of projects for clients, assemble a cross‑functional team, and oversee the team from project initiation through to client delivery. Serve as a subject‑matter expert on government pricing and government reporting including all aspects of ASP (Average Sales Price), AMP (Average Manufacturer Price) and Best Price calculations. Serve as subject‑matter expert on 340B and related programs (Prime Vendor Program), and other government pricing programs including pricing benchmarks such as WAC, ceiling price, Unit Rebate Amount (URA), etc. Create both strategic and tactical recommendations to ensure optimal market access for client products through guiding and assessing strategies for product launch price, value‑based pricing and modeling GTN (Gross to Net) forecasting. Solve complex client issues in a timely and appropriate manner with minimal management oversight and attention to resources. Generate public recognition for Avalere’s pricing capabilities and result in new business and revenue generation through publication of thought leadership and/or public speaking engagements. Mentor, supervise, and train staff members within the Market Access practice and across the firm. Education Requirements Advanced or undergraduate degree in health policy, public policy, healthcare management, public health, public administration, economics, health economics, business administration, accounting, law or a relevant discipline. Experience Requirements 5+ years of relevant work experience including consulting firms, payers/PBMs, diagnostics and/or pharmaceutical manufacturers, HHS, CMS, 340B providers, and the healthcare industry at large. At least 3 years in access, formulary, and coverage strategy; 3 years in reimbursement‑specific policy; 2 years of project team leadership experience; 5 years of management/supervisory experience. Preferred Experience 8+ years of relevant work experience, consulting experience, market access strategy and strategic pricing experience, significant and sustained project management experience that includes interacting with and presenting to senior‑level executives and/or health policy leaders, and experience analyzing policy proposals, legislation, and/or federal regulation and conveying findings to clients and the public. Skill and Knowledge Requirements Excellent leadership/mentoring skills in developing staff; exceptional problem‑solving and analytic skills with advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite; solid writing skills; proficiency in government pricing, government price reporting, drug pricing strategy, and Lexicon. Preferred Skills and Knowledge Ability to establish personal credibility as a strategic and pricing expert with clients; proven situational leadership skills and the ability to motivate and generate enthusiasm with individuals across all levels; exemplary interpersonal skills that translate into positive relationships with colleagues and clients; solid communication skills to concisely explain complicated concepts to executives; ability to analyze and understand health policy trends from the perspective of multiple stakeholders and translate related business implications; commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships. What We Can Offer You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. You’ll have 20 vacation days plus one personal well‑being day, nine public holidays, and additional early summer Fridays. Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family‑planning journey. Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on‑demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business. We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avalerehealth