Strategic Pricing Analyst 1

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health. 

Job Overview
Support the development of novel pricing analytics and models to drive transformational deals, improve the pricing process, and clearly articulate deal profitability/risk for decision makers. Support/maintain ongoing customer pricing models and rate cards.

Essential Functions
• Develop charge out rates and provide analysis that supports each recommendation with manager guidance
• Provide support and assistance on pricing calculations and use of rates in the pricing models
• Provide support in performing customer portfolio profitability
• Assist in defining and developing corporate pricing strategies
• Provide advice support and guidance to other Strategic Pricing Analysts as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications
•  Degree in Business, Marketing or other directly related

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Contracts, Proposals, Business Management, IT or user maintenance of databases.
• Knowledge of CRO Industry.
• Ability to program and QC complex Excel solutions and design and implement large structural changes in Excel based models.
• Knowledge of costing models and ability to analyze simple resourcing algorithms.
• Knowledge of how pricing systems integrate with other systems.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze budgets with multiple components and recognize dependencies in complex models.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and customers.