Sr. Director, Contract Strategy Implementation (Payer/PBM)
Core
Strategic leader directing a high-performing team to develop, negotiate, and operationalize market access and contracting strategies for Payer/PBM segments in the pharmaceutical industry.
Role type
Sr. Director, Contract Strategy Implementation (Payer/PBM)
Builds
End-to-end contracting operations and sustainable business solutions for prioritized customer segments.
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology, Managed Care, Payer/PBM
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, contract negotiation, budget allocation, cross-functional collaboration, data analytics, regulatory knowledge
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree (JD, PhD), Payer/PBM and specialty pharmacy expertise, AI/automation implementation
Technologies
AI, automation tools, data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategy and execution of customer segment contracting initiatives; Coach and develop a diverse team while overseeing resourcing and operations; Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate market insights into compliant solutions; Direct customer-facing contract negotiations and dispute management; Drive continuous improvement using technology and data; Shape organizational strategy and establish best practices.
