Title: Manager, Pricing Execution, APAC
Hyderabad, Telangana, IN
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Job Summary
The Manager, Pricing Strategy and Execution for APAC will be responsible for driving pricing strategies across the APAC region, ensuring alignment with global pricing frameworks, supporting market competitiveness, and ensuring timely and effective price execution. This role will closely collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to optimize pricing processes and deliver on strategic pricing initiatives to drive profitability and market share growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Pricing Strategy Development: Develop and implement region-specific pricing strategies for APAC markets aligned with global frameworks, considering market trends, customer needs, competitor actions, and business objectives.
- Pricing Execution and Governance: Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient execution of price changes and updates in coordination with cross-functional teams. Manage pricing SOPs and compliance to ensure governance and audit readiness.
- Pricing Systems and Tools: Lead the management and continuous improvement of pricing tools and systems (e.g., SAP, CRM systems) to enhance pricing accuracy, reporting, and execution. Work with IT and global pricing teams to ensure system efficiency.
- Team Leadership and Development: Mentor and manage a small team of pricing analysts across the region. Foster a collaborative environment to enhance skillsets and ensure the team is fully equipped to deliver on pricing objectives.
- Market and Competitive Intelligence: Stay informed about market dynamics, customer preferences, and competitive strategies to anticipate pricing opportunities and challenges. Work closely with Market Intelligence teams to ensure pricing strategies are data-driven.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all pricing activities comply with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards across the APAC region. Actively manage pricing risks and work on mitigating actions when needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Training and Support: Conduct pricing training sessions for sales teams and stakeholders across APAC to ensure understanding of pricing processes and strategies. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for pricing-related issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Preferred - MBA
- Preferred College- IIT/ NIT
Work Experience
Minimum 8 years (Mgr) in pricing, commercial operations, or related roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of pricing methodologies, market dynamics, and competitive pricing strategies.
- Proven track record of leading pricing initiatives and driving profitable growth in diverse markets.
- Experience with pricing systems such as SAP, and proficiency in data analytics tools like Power BI, Excel, and CRM platforms.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across diverse teams and regions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing market conditions.
- Knowledge of APAC market and regulatory environment is a plus.
- Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times
License and Certifications
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Leadership and Team Development
- Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Attention to Detail and Process Orientation
- Adaptability and Flexibility in Dynamic Market Conditions
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.