About the role
Join Takeda as Field Access Manager supporting the dermatology portfolio across the Indianapolis territory.
Responsibilities / How you will contribute
- Optimize Patient Access: Educate providers to navigate reimbursement and access barriers and support timely access to therapies.
- Proactive Education and Support: Provide tailored field-based reimbursement education to providers and stakeholders (provider groups, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, etc.) and anticipate/address access challenges.
- Strategic Collaboration: Build relationships with healthcare organizations to identify and resolve reimbursement and patient access issues.
- Enhance Team Capabilities: Educate internal teams to address complex reimbursement and access scenarios.
- Adaptability and Insight: Stay current on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements.
Required qualifications / skills
- Bachelorโs degree.
- 5+ years of field-based experience in account management, sales, or medical affairs.
- Strong knowledge of the reimbursement landscape and practice management.
- Ability to develop and execute account-based strategies for patient access outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Expertise in account management, relationship development, and issue resolution.
- Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
Desired qualifications / skills
- 5+ years in patient services or reimbursement roles (pharma/biotech/rare disease).
- MBA or advanced degree; experience in healthcare policy/market access.
- Familiarity with buy-and-bill and pharmacy models.
- Experience with specialty/high-cost therapies; dermatology experience.
Location / travel
- Field-based; up to 75% travel.
- Must be located within the territory; valid driverโs license required.
Benefits (as stated)
Eligible for medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off/holidays, well-being benefits, sick time, and paid vacation.