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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Contract Development, Senior Manager - **Company:** Amgen - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Customer Data Management - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.biospace.com/logon?PipelinedPage=%2Fjob%2F3064858%2Fcontract-development-senior-manager%3FAction%3DContinueJobApplication%23application-form ## About the Role This position requires strong judgment, cross-functional leadership, project management skills, and the ability to translate customer and market dynamics into clear contracting recommendations for senior leadership., * Doctorate degree and 2 years of sales & marketing operations experience OR * Master's degree and 4 years of sales & marketing operations or pricing experience OR * Bachelors degree and 6 years of sales & marketing operations or pricing experience OR * Associates degree and 10 years of sales & marketing operations or pricing experienceOR * High school diploma / GED and 12 years of sales & marketing operations or pricing experience, * Advanced degree preferred (i.e. MBA or equivalent experience) * 6+ years of experience solving complex business problems and managing multiple projects concurrently. * Ability to read and understand complex legal contract documents. * Pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales and marketing experience. * Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and leadership experience. * Strong negotiation skills. * Previous experience providing and delivering information for decision making by executive management. * Ability to manage in a highly fluid, interactive, matrixed environment. * Deep understanding of the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment. * Previous experience leading a contract development team. ## Description Amgen is seeking a Contract Development Senior Manager Payer Contracting to join the U.S. Value & Access team. This role leads pricing and contracting activities for assigned national payer accounts and serves as the primary contracting lead for internal stakeholders and customer-facing account partners., The Senior Manager is responsible for developing and executing contracting strategies that align with brand, access, and financial objectives. This role works cross-functionally with Market Access, Legal, Coverage and Pricing, Finance, Contract Operations, and other partners to structure offers, support governance discussions, execute agreements, and address post-signature contract questions., * Lead contracting strategy and execution for assigned national payer accounts, in alignment with brand and business objectives. * Own the end-to-end contract development process in partnership with Market Access account management, Legal, Coverage and Pricing, and other cross-functional stakeholders. * Develop pricing proposals, term sheets, RFP responses, and amendments to support customer negotiations and contract renewals. * Serve as the business owner for assigned customer contracts, including contract strategy, negotiation support, execution, and issue escalation. * Provide clear, decision-oriented insights to senior leadership on account dynamics, pricing considerations, and contract recommendations. * Maintain a strong understanding of assigned customers, including business model, membership trends, financial considerations, market position, and relevant organizational changes. * Partner with cross-functional teams to support product-specific pricing strategies and ensure contract terms are operationally executable. * Support post-signature contract needs, including contract interpretation, payment-related questions, dispute resolution, formulary validation, and other operational matters. * Deliver ad hoc analysis and recommendations related to customer strategy, contract performance, and pricing decisions. ## Related Videos - [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) - [API Platform: From Rest & GraphQL APIs to state-of-the-art standards in seconds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1968-api-platform-from-rest-graphql-apis-to-state-of-the-art-standards-in-seconds) - [Blazing Accessibility Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/568-blazing-accessibility-basics) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Machine Learning for Software Developers (and Knitters)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/154-machine-learning-for-software-developers-and-knitters) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Gaps in CSS, EU Accessibility Act and more!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1314-wearedevelopers-live-gaps-in-css-eu-accessibility-act-and-more) ## Related Articles - [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) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)