Consulting Contracting Manager

The opportunity

Our Riparian business is seeking an experienced Consulting, Contracting Manager to join our Consulting team.

Role responsibilities

• Supporting clients in the preparation, negotiation, and optimisation of Market Access agreements including: Managed Care, PBM agreements, Medicare and Medicaid contracting, Group Purchasing Organisations (GPOs), Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and Distributors, specialty pharmacies and broader channel partners
• Advising clients on commercial agreement strategy throughout the contracting lifecycle
• Reviewing, assessing and negotiating Market Access and commercial agreements, identifying business implications, risks, and opportunities
• Developing contract language and recommendations that align with commercial objectives while reducing contractual risk
• Supporting clients with contracting strategy, process optimisation, governance and operational improvements
• Providing guidance regarding agreement structures, pricing implications, and downstream business impact including Gross-to-Net considerations and government pricing considerations
• Maintaining contracting support tools, trackers, and engagement documentation
• Delivering projects within agreed budgets, timelines, and quality expectations

Leadership & Collaboration

• Coach and mentor team members supporting project delivery
• Provide guidance, feedback and development support
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Identify efficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities across engagement delivery
• Support knowledge sharing and capability development across the team

Skills & expertise

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years' experience within pharmaceutical commercial contracting, Market Access, payer strategy, or related consulting environments
• Deep expertise across Market Access agreements and pharmaceutical commercial contracting
• Experience supporting: Payers, PBMs, Managed Care, Government programs, Channel agreements and Manufacturer contracting strategies
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience
• Understanding of contract implications relating to: Government Pricing, Gross-to-Net and Commercial reimbursement structures
• Ability to work autonomously and provide proactive client recommendations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and commercial audiences
• Willingness to travel as required

Why join us?

• Partner with leading organisations to solve complex Market Access challenges and help accelerate patient access to innovative treatments
• Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your ideas matter, and your impact can be seen across clients, teams, and the wider industry
• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $160,000 in the United States
• A comprehensive rewards and benefits package including:
• Employee Assistance
• Flexible Working
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Professional Development
• Annual Salary Review
• Professional Membership
• Employee Recognition

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