Director, Strategic Pricing

Client: AstraZeneca

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Work Model: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite per Week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

AstraZeneca is seeking an experienced Director, Strategic Pricing to lead its Canadian Strategic Pricing function. This senior leadership role will drive pricing strategies, market access initiatives, payer contracting, pricing governance, and commercial optimization across the Oncology and Biopharmaceutical business units.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive pharmaceutical industry experience, strong knowledge of the Canadian payer environment and PMPRB regulations, and a proven track record in strategic pricing, negotiations, financial modeling, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Strategic Pricing team, fostering innovation and high performance.
• Develop and execute gross and net pricing strategies across the pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Lead pricing approvals and ensure alignment with global pricing policies.
• Develop innovative contracting strategies and negotiate pricing arrangements with public and private payers.
• Drive early asset pricing strategies and assess commercial potential for pipeline products.
• Oversee rebates, chargebacks, and gross-to-net financial planning.
• Partner with Finance and Commercial teams on pricing forecasts, financial models, and net sales analysis.
• Ensure pricing compliance, including PMPRB reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor pricing performance, market trends, and changes in Canadian healthcare policies.
• Advise senior leadership on pricing strategy, payer access, and reimbursement opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative or business-related discipline; MBA is an asset.
• 7–10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, particularly in Market Access and Strategic Pricing.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian payer environment and PMPRB regulations.
• Proven experience developing pharmaceutical pricing strategies, including gross-to-net pricing.
• Experience with public and private payer negotiations, contracting, rebates, and chargebacks.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and commercial strategy capabilities.
• Previous people management and team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Preferred Candidate Background

Candidates with experience in pharmaceutical pricing, Market Access Strategy, pricing and reimbursement, payer contracting, and commercial finance within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry are encouraged to apply.

Work Arrangement: Candidates must be comfortable working onsite in Mississauga three days per week.

Apply Now

If you have a strong background in pharmaceutical pricing, Canadian Market Access, and strategic leadership, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity with AstraZeneca.