Associate Director Pricing & Contracting

The Associate Director, Pricing & Contracting drives the analytics, models and operational processes for U.S. pricing, contracting and gross-to-net (GTN) decisions for the company’s launch assets. Working closely with the Strategy, Contracting & Pricing Lead, this individual turns pricing and contracting strategy into evidence-based models, deal analyses and compliant processes. The role supports Payer Account Directors, Finance, Legal and Government Pricing with accurate, timely analysis before and after launch. Major Accountabilities - Pre-Launch (T–24 to Launch) - Pricing analytics: Gather and analyze competitive intelligence, analog pricing and launch benchmarks to inform the U.S. pricing recommendation - GTN model build: Build and maintain the gross-to-net forecast and waterfall, including channel mix, payer-specific rebate assumptions, copay, fees and government discounts - Deal modeling: Build payer-specific contract models and scenarios that quantify financial and access trade-offs for account negotiations - Contract operations setup: Help build contracting processes, templates, approval workflows and the contract tracking tool together with Legal and Compliance - Government pricing support: Support Medicaid Drug Rebate Program setup, AMP and Best Price calculation readiness, and 340B set-up with the government pricing vendor and Finance - Affordability input: Run GTN and access impact analyses for copay, PAP and bridge program design options - Field and account support: Prepare pricing training materials and deal guardrail tools for Payer Account Directors and field reimbursement teams - Systems and data: Help scope and implement contract management, rebate processing and GTN systems or vendors - Post-Launch (T+0 to T+12 Months) - Contract execution tracking: Track contract terms, rebate eligibility and pull-through against forecast - Rebate validation: Support rebate invoice review, utilization data validation and dispute resolution with payers, PBMs and GPOs - GTN actuals and forecast: Reconcile GTN actuals to forecast monthly or quarterly, and update assumptions based on real-world payer behavior and channel mix - Post-deal analytics: Run ROI analyses on executed contracts to inform renewals and future deals - Pricing committee support: Prepare analyses, materials and documentation for pricing committee decisions - Compliance and audit readiness: Maintain full documentation for pricing and contracting decisions, and support audits and internal reviews - Insights reporting: Share regular contract and pricing performance reporting with Finance, Brand and Access teams Job Requirements Education: - Bachelor’s degree required  - Advanced degree (MSc, MBA, PhD, PharmD, or MD) strongly preferred Experience: - 10+ years of U.S. market access experience - Launch experience in Immunology products strongly preferredSkills/knowledge/behavioural competencies: - Hands-on experience building GTN forecasts, deal models and contract performance analytics - Working knowledge of commercial rebate structures and government pricing (Medicaid, AMP, Best Price, 340B) - Advanced Excel modeling skills. Experience with contract management or rebate systems is a plus. - Strong analytical rigor, attention to detail and ability to translate analysis into clear recommendations - Comfortable working in a fast-paced launch environment with limited existing infrastructure An exciting job opportunity awaits you!MoonLake is a dynamic and innovative company pushing the boundaries of possibility, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our stellar team.What we offer:Learning Environment: An opportunity to learn and grow alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and innovative biotech environment.Impactful Work: Contribute to ground-breaking projects that have the potential to transform global healthcare.Flexibility and Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance while making meaningful contributions to our team.Career Growth: A clear path for career progression, with the chance to take on more responsibilities as you develop your skills.