Sr Manager, Contract Development

The Senior Manager, Contract Development will serve as a key member of the Market Access & Reimbursement Contract Development team focused on pre-deal evaluation and contracting aligned to Brand strategies across commercial and government payer channels. This role plays a critical part in evaluating value-based and traditional contracting frameworks across Managed Care and Government channels.

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and financial acumen with an understanding of payer dynamics and contract structures. They will collaborate closely with Value Access, Legal, Finance, Government Pricing, and Brand Teams to evaluate contract scenarios that align with brand access goals, compliance, and optimize financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Deal Evaluation & Strategy

• Play a key role in pre-deal financial modeling and impact analysis to assess potential contract terms, rebate structures, and deal scenarios.
• Work with MA&R insights to track contract performance relative to pre-deal expectations
• Develop net revenue and gross-to-net impact assessments for proposed deals and partner with Finance and Value Access teams to incorporate into forecasts
• Present deal evaluations, risks, and recommendations to internal governance and contract review committees.

Contract Development & Execution

• Draft deal structures, offer terms, and language to support negotiations with payers, PBMs, and other market access stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between financial, legal, and compliance requirements in all contract proposals.
• Collaborate with Legal on the redlining, approval, and execution of agreements.
• Maintain consistent documentation and rationale for contract decisions, including relevant scenario modeling.

Governance & Compliance

• Support internal audit and compliance reviews by documenting contract rationales, modeling assumptions, and internal communications.
• Participate in internal reviews and governance processes to gain alignment on pricing and contracting strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Public Health, Economics, or related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, etc.) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with 3+ years focused on market access, contracting, or pricing.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payer landscape, including commercial and government segments.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, deal evaluation, and translating strategy into executable contract terms.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with forecasting and modeling tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in M within the pharmaceutical industry.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required
Master's Degree Preferred (MBA, MHA, or equivalent)

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $145,000.00-$194,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): Cambridge, MA

Job ID: Biogen-REQ21573

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-11T00:00:50