Sr. Director, Pricing and Contracting

About Pacira     Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.     Why work with us?     Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people.  At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.  Summary:Lead the strategic planning for pricing and IDN/Payer/GPO/SP contracting programs to support in-line brands, pipeline products, and business development initiatives. This role is responsible for executing all pricing and contracting strategies and tactics, as well as providing field support to account directors when appropriate. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of IDNs, hospital systems, GPOs, payers, SPs, market access, reimbursement, pricing, and contracting. They will analyze contract profitability across the company’s portfolio, offer leadership on pricing and contracting-related issues, and develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. The individual should be familiar with various pricing and contracting approaches and relevant topics for the entire product portfolio. They will also need to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders, including Market Access, Finance, Field Accounts, Brand, Legal, Compliance, and other key functional areas to ensure alignment and successful execution of strategies.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and lead internal cross-functional product pricing lifecycle teams.
• Manage external vendors for supporting pricing and contracting programs.
• Oversee proposal, financial and ROI analysis of various IDN/GPO/payer segments and channels in support of contracting goals.
• Conduct analysis to assess identified competitive threats related to competitor pricing and/or contracting activity.
• Develop and maintain internal contract performance reports for promoted products.
• Create and update templates for customer business reviews and rebate relationships with key accounts.
• Train the accounts teams and, where necessary, other field-based teams on new contracting programs.
• Evaluate therapeutic areas for new products to project market and product value and develop pricing analyses leading to formal recommendations for the pricing/contracting committee.
• Analyze product markets, life cycle status, and competitive environments for in-line products to make formal price change recommendations aligned with corporate financial objectives.
• Assess economic drivers and barriers related to IDNs, payers, customers, and patients that impact product utilization.
• Partner with Finance counterparts to support GTN forecasts and budgets and to ensure accurate government reporting and submissions.
• Collaborate across Brand Teams, Market Access, Finance, Business Development, Legal and other functional teams to develop and implement contracting and pricing program solutions that effectively and efficiently meet strategic objectives.
• Present program/strategy updates to internal stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise a team of Payer Account DirectorsEducation and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, business/marketing, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ year’s relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry including at least 2 years in pricing and contracting (commercial and government).
• Experience in a combination of large and start-up companies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of WAC, Best Price, AMP, ASP.
• Strong knowledge of core contract terms and condition
• Deep understanding of GPO, IDN, payer and customer segments relevant to brand products
• Strong understanding of the US Reimbursement System across major payer segments (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Federal).

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills with a focus on pharmaceutical product pricing, discounting, and rebate analysis. Proven ability to access, analyze, and present data effectively.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Innovative thinker skilled in identifying, developing, and executing strategic solutions.
• Reporting Proficiency: Ability to analyze data and create customized reports.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized, able to meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and persuasively.
• Ethical Standards: Strong commitment to high ethical values and healthcare compliance.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Effective in utilizing resources to prioritize and plan, making sound decisions, and adapting business plans and strategies as needed.
• Patient-Centric Acumen: Deep understanding of patient types, treatment options, and patient flow within relevant ecosystems.
• Influence and Impact: Communicates authentically and persuasively, maintaining a professional, positive, and enthusiastic presence in all interactions.
• Leadership: Embraces a growth mindset, operates with resilience in a dynamic environment, adapts to change, and is self-directed and accountable.
• Planning and Organizing: Efficient in managing administrative tasks and proficient in planning and organizing activities.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must me met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers, and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position will be based remotely. Employee will work from his/her home office setting and occasionally from a Pacira Corporate office setting.Benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave