Ascendis Field Reimbursement Director- West
Ascendis Pharma
1 month ago
On-site
Seattle, WA
Market Access
Field Reimbursement Regional Director – Rare Conditions
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a national team of Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs)
- Develop FRM team strategies and tactics with the Director, Field Reimbursement Strategy and Operations Engagement; serve as functional subject matter expert
- Partner with PSP and Commercial Operations to monitor account activity vs. goals and provide updates via Quarterly Business Reviews
- Ensure team execution complies with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Develop KPIs/MBOs for the team
- Plan, direct, implement, and oversee FRM activities for a specific geographical region
- Ensure FRMs are trained and compliantly using approved promotional materials and systems
- Educate healthcare providers and staff on product coverage, patient support enrollment, and patient support offerings
- Monitor and oversee FRM plans in response to coverage/reimbursement changes impacting patient access
- Identify opportunities and drive initiatives to improve customer engagement, education, and advocacy
- Align with FRM peers on business rules and strategic objectives; share best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support strategic market access activities and customer account planning
- Drive pull-through of reimbursement/access strategies for new product and/or new indication launches
- Serve as subject matter expert for reimbursement and access in assigned geography
- Partner with Patient Support to ensure accurate coverage determinations and optimized enrollment processing
- Develop business plans via strategic customer analysis; collaborate with Sales leadership on local access strategy to meet KPI goals and objectives
- Improve patient access deliverables, services, and customer experience; lead by example
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years’ experience in pharma/biotech or related healthcare industry
- 5+ years’ experience with Specialty Pharmaceuticals/Biologics
- Progressive field leadership experience with demonstrated team management success
- Deep understanding and utilization of Specialty Pharmacy and third-party services
- In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturer compliance, patient confidentiality, product reimbursement, and product access requirements
- Knowledge of regulations/laws protecting patient identifying information and related access-offering requirements
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan with company match; Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance; Legal Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discounts
- Professional Development; HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Incentive compensation plans; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Mental health resources; paid leave benefits for new parents
Compensation:
- Annual base salary: $220,000–$225,000 (varies by qualifications/skills/competencies)
- May include company car/car allowance and eligibility for commissions/bonus (role/company performance)
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a national team of Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs)
- Develop FRM team strategies and tactics with the Director, Field Reimbursement Strategy and Operations Engagement; serve as functional subject matter expert
- Partner with PSP and Commercial Operations to monitor account activity vs. goals and provide updates via Quarterly Business Reviews
- Ensure team execution complies with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Develop KPIs/MBOs for the team
- Plan, direct, implement, and oversee FRM activities for a specific geographical region
- Ensure FRMs are trained and compliantly using approved promotional materials and systems
- Educate healthcare providers and staff on product coverage, patient support enrollment, and patient support offerings
- Monitor and oversee FRM plans in response to coverage/reimbursement changes impacting patient access
- Identify opportunities and drive initiatives to improve customer engagement, education, and advocacy
- Align with FRM peers on business rules and strategic objectives; share best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support strategic market access activities and customer account planning
- Drive pull-through of reimbursement/access strategies for new product and/or new indication launches
- Serve as subject matter expert for reimbursement and access in assigned geography
- Partner with Patient Support to ensure accurate coverage determinations and optimized enrollment processing
- Develop business plans via strategic customer analysis; collaborate with Sales leadership on local access strategy to meet KPI goals and objectives
- Improve patient access deliverables, services, and customer experience; lead by example
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years’ experience in pharma/biotech or related healthcare industry
- 5+ years’ experience with Specialty Pharmaceuticals/Biologics
- Progressive field leadership experience with demonstrated team management success
- Deep understanding and utilization of Specialty Pharmacy and third-party services
- In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturer compliance, patient confidentiality, product reimbursement, and product access requirements
- Knowledge of regulations/laws protecting patient identifying information and related access-offering requirements
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan with company match; Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance; Legal Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discounts
- Professional Development; HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Incentive compensation plans; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Mental health resources; paid leave benefits for new parents
Compensation:
- Annual base salary: $220,000–$225,000 (varies by qualifications/skills/competencies)
- May include company car/car allowance and eligibility for commissions/bonus (role/company performance)