Amgen Inc

Payer Contracting Manager

Amgen Inc$118K — $159K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree OR
  • Master's degree with 2 years of contract development experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of contract development experience OR
  • Associate's degree with 8 years of contract development experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED with 10 years of contract development experience
  • Previous experience writing contracts, ideally in pharmaceuticals
  • Familiarity with US commercial and government healthcare environments

Responsibilities

  • Manage contracting strategy and execution for assigned national payer accounts.
  • Own the contract document lifecycle, including version control and proactive updates.
  • Drive timely deliverables through recommendations and issue resolution.
  • Draft term sheets, RFP responses, and contract language for negotiations.
  • Facilitate document review meetings with stakeholders for clarity and progress.
  • Project manage initiatives within Contract Development and U.S. Value & Access.
  • Compile contract documentation for audits and litigation support.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
  • Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan.
  • Stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Award-winning time-off plans.
  • Flexible work models where applicable.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Sales & Marketing Operations
Job Description

Payer Contracting Manager

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. As a member of the US Value and Access (USV&A) team, the Manager, Contract Development - Payer Contract Writer is integral to Amgen's commercial contracting success and supports Amgen by drafting and processing customer contracts in order to assist Amgen in its mission to serve patients. This Manager position will report to the Senior Manager, Contract Development and will be responsible for Payer customer contracts across the portfolio of Amgen Products for assigned payer accounts.

In this vital role you will work hand-in-hand with the Payer Contract Relations team to write and develop Payer rebate agreements, amendments, notice letters, and other documents as needed for several strategic accounts. This role will also manage contract data for assigned accounts in Amgen's contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including ensuring data entry accuracy and accurate reflection of key terms in the final contract within the CLM system.

Responsibilities

  • Manage contracting strategy and execution for assigned national payer accounts, aligned to brand and business objectives.
  • Own the contract document lifecycle across multiple workstreams, including version control and clear, proactive status updates to internal partners.
  • Drive timely deliverables by making clear recommendations, flagging and resolving issues early, and keeping actions moving to minimize rework.
  • Draft term sheets, RFP responses, amendments, and related contract language to support negotiations and renewals, accurately reflecting pricing strategy design, rebates, and discount structures.
  • Facilitate document review meetings and ensure partners have the right context on document status, history, and decisions needed to move forward.
  • Project manage planned and ad hoc initiatives within Contract Development and U.S. Value & Access, coordinating inputs and timelines across stakeholders.
  • Compile and produce contract documentation to support internal/external audits and litigation, ensuring completeness and traceability.
  • Partner with the CLM system team to support process and system improvements that strengthen contracting execution.


What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is someone with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree OR
  • Master's degree and 2 years of contract development or contract writing experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of contract development or contract writing experience OR
  • Associate's degree and 8 years of contract development or contract writing experience OR
  • High school diploma / GED and 10 years of contract development or contract writing experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience writing contracts, ideally for pharma
  • Strong computer and Microsoft Word skills; strong administrative skills
  • Ability to complete projects, make decisions with minimal direction, prioritize competing document requests and manage multiple documents concurrently to completion
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to integrate complex business strategies into a contract
  • Familiarity with the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to read, draft, edit and understand legal contract documents
  • Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology experience


What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.


Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Salary Range
118,215.45USD -159,938.55 USD

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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