Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs.  With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. 

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. 

We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

 

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PRICING & CONTRACTING

 

SUMMARY: 

Ionis Pharmaceuticals is in the process of building and scaling its US commercial enterprise organization.  The US Market Access team is expanding its capabilities to support current and future product launches in the US Pricing & Contracting department. The Pricing & Contracting Associate Director is a crucial role that support the U.S. Executive Director Pricing and Contracting in executing and operationalizing pricing and contracting strategies through all stages of IONIS’ product lifecycles to optimize patient access, brand value and overall competitive advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Manage price reporting operations including validating Government Pricing calculations and submissions and maintaining internal documentation Manage payer contract evaluation, execution and payments, including performing internal controls, coordinating contract review and redlining process Provide support to Finance to conduct quarterly close support for forecasting discounts and segmentation utilization. Lead and maintain State Transparency Reporting processes Manage and support 3rd party partnerships: Contract Analytics & Reporting, Install Pricing Analytics capability, Contract Administration. Support product launches by managing onboarding of new product information in all relevant government systems, and driving bona-fide service fee assessments and development of other reasonable assumptions, as needed  Provide pricing support to assess U.S. policy and legislation to support the U.S. Government Affairs and Policy team.  Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and implementation of pricing and contracting processes and procedures  Monitor market trends and competitor pricing strategies to inform decision making and ensure competitiveness in the market Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to pricing and contracting As needed, support pricing and contracting strategy development for pre-launch products

REQUIREMENTS: 

The ideal candidate has: 

Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical area of study (finance, accounting) with 12 years of related experience; preferred: CPA/MBA with 8 years of related experience Enterprise level market expertise in analytical methodology and rigor to drive best in class execution of pricing and contracting analytics, including GTN forecasting Strong knowledge of systems and reporting mechanisms that supports pharmaceutical contract administration across customers (payer, provider, government, SPs, etc) Expert level knowledge of the pharmacy and medical benefits, Medicare (FFS and Managed), Medicaid, and Federal purchasing programs Subject matter expertise on IRA and its financial risks and opportunities to organization Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to variety of audiences Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors.

 

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003845

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our%20employee%20spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $187,000 to $212,000

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.

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