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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP, Manufacturer & Specialty Network Partnerships - **Company:** Leap LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $250,000.0 - $275,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=328c5292c5a03633 ## About the Role * 8+ years in pharmaceutical market access, specialty pharmacy, distribution/trade, PBM, GPO, health plan, or specialty provider operations, including direct manufacturer, distributor, or payer relationship ownership * Working knowledge of ASP, WAC, GTN, 340B, buy-and-bill, chargebacks, and specialty infusion site-of-care economics * Demonstrated ability to think in commercial models, not just accounts - comfortable evaluating tradeoffs across acquisition cost, manufacturer value, and employer savings * Experience managing external partner or provider relationships, including contracting, network growth, and performance management * Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable building and presenting manufacturer-facing materials * 2+ years of people management experience, or clear readiness to manage a small team Preferred * Prior experience at a specialty pharmacy, wholesaler/distributor (Cencora, McKesson, Cardinal), infusion provider network, PBM, or integrated care company * Familiarity with prior authorization (PA), REMS programs, limited-distribution drugs, and specialty drug distribution * Track record leading provider or partner network recruitment, growth, and contracting ## Description Acquisition Cost & Value Model Strategy * Partner with the SVP to evaluate and refine the combination of GPO enrollment, WAC/direct purchasing, and distribution terms that most reduces Leap's drug acquisition cost over time * Model and stress-test how changes to the manufacturer, pharmacy, and network mix affect acquisition cost, manufacturer value, and employer savings simultaneously * Translate acquisition-cost strategy into manufacturer-facing value propositions and employer-facing savings narratives * Bring market and competitive intelligence (PBM, GPO, distributor moves) back into Leap's model design before it hardens into manufacturer or distribution agreements Manufacturer Relationship Management * Own and manage a portfolio of manufacturer relationships (market access, brand, and trade contacts) between senior manufacturer touchpoints led by the SVP * Lead day-to-day execution of manufacturer partnership initiatives * Prepare manufacturer-facing materials, pitch decks, and business reviews in partnership with Analytics and Marketing * Represent Leap at manufacturer working sessions, industry conferences (AMCP, ISPOR), and account reviews Specialty Pharmacy & Distribution Partnerships * Own relationships with specialty pharmacy and distribution partners (wholesalers, GPO contacts) * Support navigation of REMS requirements, limited-distribution drug (LDD) access, and specialty pharmacy accreditation-adjacent partnerships Specialty Network (LTN) Growth & Oversight * Lead active growth of the LTN: identify geographic and capacity gaps, source new specialty infusion partners, and lead recruitment and onboarding * Serve as the primary point of contact for LTN provider partners on network performance, referral flow, and issue resolution Team & Cross-Functional Leadership * Directly manage the Manufacturer Analytics & Marketing and Manufacturer Account Manager roles, setting priorities and reviewing output * Partner with Clinical, Data & Analytics, and Pharmacy Operations to package Leap's capabilities for manufacturer and network audiences * Provide the SVP with pipeline visibility, network health and growth reporting, and early signal on manufacturer, distribution, or provider risk ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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