Ascendis Pharma
Senior Manager, Market Access Contracting Operations - Temporary Contract
Ascendis Pharma, Princeton, New Jersey, United States, 08540
Senior Manager (Contractor)
Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager (Contractor) to support our Contracting Operations function within the Market Access organization. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day management of contract operations activities across pharmaceutical pricing, contracting, and rebate agreements with payers, PBMs, GPOs, and other stakeholders. The role will focus on contract lifecycle management, operations execution, and process improvement to ensure compliant and efficient contract implementation. Key Responsibilities: Contract Lifecycle Management:
Support drafting, execution, and administration of payer, specialty pharmacy, and/or GPO agreements (e.g., rebate, discount, and data sharing contracts). Operational Execution:
Oversee contract set-up, terms validation, implementation in applicable systems, and monitor performance against terms. Rebate Processing & Validation:
Collaborate with Rebate Operations and Finance teams to validate rebate calculations and ensure accurate and timely payments. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Pricing, Market Access, Trade, and Compliance teams to support contract alignment and implementation. System Management:
Experience with contract management and rebate systems (e.g., Model N, Revitas, Vistex, iContracts) for contract intake, validation, and performance tracking. Audits and Compliance:
Maintain documentation and audit trail in support of internal controls, SOX compliance, and government pricing implications. Process Optimization:
Contribute to identifying and implementing improvements to contract processes, templates, and governance. Salary Range: $75-$85hr/DOE
Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager (Contractor) to support our Contracting Operations function within the Market Access organization. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day management of contract operations activities across pharmaceutical pricing, contracting, and rebate agreements with payers, PBMs, GPOs, and other stakeholders. The role will focus on contract lifecycle management, operations execution, and process improvement to ensure compliant and efficient contract implementation. Key Responsibilities: Contract Lifecycle Management:
Support drafting, execution, and administration of payer, specialty pharmacy, and/or GPO agreements (e.g., rebate, discount, and data sharing contracts). Operational Execution:
Oversee contract set-up, terms validation, implementation in applicable systems, and monitor performance against terms. Rebate Processing & Validation:
Collaborate with Rebate Operations and Finance teams to validate rebate calculations and ensure accurate and timely payments. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Pricing, Market Access, Trade, and Compliance teams to support contract alignment and implementation. System Management:
Experience with contract management and rebate systems (e.g., Model N, Revitas, Vistex, iContracts) for contract intake, validation, and performance tracking. Audits and Compliance:
Maintain documentation and audit trail in support of internal controls, SOX compliance, and government pricing implications. Process Optimization:
Contribute to identifying and implementing improvements to contract processes, templates, and governance. Salary Range: $75-$85hr/DOE