Contracts and Pricing Senior Associate
Contracts and Pricing Senior Associate
US - California - Thousand Oaks APLICAR AHORAJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Contracts and Pricing Strategy Senior Associate - Oncology Business Unit (OBU) is a vital member of the U.S. Value & Access organization, responsible for developing and executing pricing and payer coverage contracting strategies to achieve OBU’s objectives. This role involves conducting comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses, partnering with finance to evaluate the impact of contracting strategies on sales volume, discount rates, and long-term planning.
In this dynamic environment, the OBU Contracts and Pricing Senior Associate collaborates with Market Access and contracting teams to help negotiate coverage and pricing agreements while engaging extensively with stakeholders across Value Strategy & Marketing, Patient Access, Data & Analytics, Sales, Brand Marketing, Government Affairs, Trade & Distribution, Finance, and Legal.
The role will be primarily support Nplate with the ability to expand to other products across the broader portfolio as business needs evolve. The individual will be responsible for -
Support all aspects of the OBU Latest Estimate Discount Rate (LEDR) process, pricing and contracting scenarios, contract decisions, and LRS (long-range strategy) management
Create analytics to support provider contracting decisions
Providing and maintaining provider dashboards and contract metrics/trackers
Managing contract workflow including contract prioritization, price reporting and field updates
Creating term sheets and complete request for proposals (RFPs) as needed to provide pricing offers to customers
Support slide deck/materials development for key strategic meetings as needed
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a collaborative person with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree and 2 years of sales and marketing operations and/or pricing experience
Or
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of sales and marketing operations and/or pricing experience
Or
Associate’s degree and 6 years of sales and marketing operations and/or pricing experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of sales and marketing operations and/or pricing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience solving complex business problems
Manage multiple projects concurrently
Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial modeling
Exceptional written/oral communication skills and executive presence
Strong orientation to teamwork - works collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with others in a matrixed team environment
What you can expect from us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives.
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen's application deadline for this position is 8/31/2025; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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