POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Manager plays a strategic role within the International Centre of Excellence (ICoE), responsible for defining and leading the pricing strategy for one or more therapeutic or customer categories, such as CA Dermatology, CA OA Pain, CA Prevention, CA Renal, CA Oncology, Ruminants, or Swine. Working in close partnership with Category Management Leads and cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Manager ensures pricing guidance reflects the category's value proposition, lifecycle priorities, and competitive context. While not directly responsible for analysis, this role provides direction to Analysts, reviews outputs, and translates insights into actionable guidance. The Senior Manager will collaborate with Pricing colleagues as a group to align central pricing tools, frameworks, and governance across the broader portfolio. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Define value-based pricing strategies and launch pricing frameworks for assigned categories, incorporating outcomes research, market research, and willingness-to-pay data. Lead the development of strategic pricing guidance and annual planning inputs (e.g. price corridors, approval frameworks), ensuring consistency with commercial and financial objectives. Act as a strategic advisor to Category Management, shaping pricing that reflects brand positioning, value delivery, and lifecycle strategy. Provide direction to Pricing Analysts on required analytics and modelling; review outputs to derive actionable recommendations. Collaborate with other Pricing team members to ensure consistency of pricing frameworks, tools, and governance processes across categories. Facilitate adaptation of central pricing guidance in collaboration with in-market teams, and manage escalations where proposals fall outside of approved parameters. Contribute to innovative pricing model development (e.g. shared risk, subscription), aligned with category needs and value delivery. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Regular collaboration with: Category Management Lead(s) (COE) Other Pricing team members International Finance & In-Market Finance Directors Global Commercial Development (GCD) Outcome Research & Market Research In-Market Pricing Leads Pricing Analysts and Data Consultants ZDT and external partners RESOURCES MANAGED Supervision Functional oversight of Analysts aligned to their category(ies); no direct line management responsibility EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Strategy, Marketing, or a related field; Master's preferred At least 5 years of experience in strategic pricing, commercial strategy, or market access Demonstrated experience working across geographies and functional teams Knowledge of value-based pricing, launch pricing, and category strategy in regulated industries (animal health, pharma, diagnostics, life sciences) Familiarity with pricing governance, ERP tools (SAP S4 Hana/Vistex), and commercial policy frameworks TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS Strong strategic mindset with ability to link pricing to category strategy and brand value Excellent communication and influence skills, especially with senior stakeholders Adept at reviewing complex analytics and translating them into business-relevant guidance Strong understanding of pricing frameworks (e.g. price corridors, net revenue, guardrails) Comfortable driving alignment across matrixed teams and collaborating across peer roles High degree of initiative, organization, and cross-functional leadership PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Desk-based role with minimal travel expected Full time Legal statement as below This job advert indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Additional position specific requirements/responsibilities are contained in approved training curricula. Visa status re must be eligible to work and live in Ireland as below Colleague must be legally eligible to live and work in Ireland. Summary of our Benefits In addition, to being part the world leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals we offer a range of benefits such as competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays, a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few. Please note that the benefits outlined are subject to change based on organization decision. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.