Strategic Pricing Analyst

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Strategic Pricing Analyst to support the development, review, and optimization of pricing strategies and models across the organization. This role plays a critical part in driving transformational business opportunities by providing robust pricing analytics, evaluating deal profitability and risk, and supporting informed decision-making.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer pricing models, supporting complex pricing initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure pricing solutions align with business objectives and market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze charge-out rates and provide data-driven recommendations to support pricing decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance customer pricing models, rate cards, and pricing tools.
• Lead pricing activities on assigned projects and large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support on pricing calculations, methodologies, and rate application within pricing models.
• Conduct customer portfolio profitability analyses and identify opportunities for margin optimization.
• Support the development and implementation of corporate pricing strategies and best practices.
• Assess deal profitability, risks, and commercial implications to support executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, Business Development, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure pricing accuracy and consistency.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to other Strategic Pricing Analysts as needed.
• Continuously identify process improvements and drive enhancements in pricing tools and methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Pricing, Contracts, Proposals, Business Management, Finance, Commercial Operations, IT, or database maintenance/management.
• Experience within the CRO, healthcare, life sciences, or related industry is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting complex commercial proposals, financial modeling, or pricing strategy initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to develop, troubleshoot, quality check, and enhance complex spreadsheet-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of pricing methodologies, costing models, and profitability analysis.
• Ability to analyze resource-based costing structures and resourcing algorithms.
• Understanding of how pricing systems integrate with financial, operational, and commercial platforms.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling capabilities.

Analytical & Business Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to assess complex budgets, identify key dependencies, and evaluate commercial risks.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate pricing recommendations, business impacts, and risk assessments to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry.
• Experience with pricing automation tools, business intelligence platforms, or financial planning systems.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting, proposal development, and revenue optimization strategies.
• Experience leading pricing workstreams on large, complex business opportunities.

What You Will Bring

• A strategic mindset with a passion for leveraging analytics to drive business outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of profitability drivers.
• The ability to balance detailed analysis with broader business objectives.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimization.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives while shaping pricing decisions that directly influence business growth and profitability.