Field Access Manager, Plasma-Derived Therapies, MO, IL

Role Summary

Field Access Manager on the Plasma-Derived Therapies Patient Access team, supporting patients by enhancing access to therapies across Takeda’s portfolio. Acts as a trusted partner to healthcare providers and institutions to address reimbursement and access barriers and deliver value through strategic account management and patient-focused support.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Patient Access: Navigate reimbursement and access challenges for patients and providers, ensuring timely and effective access to Takeda’s therapies.
• Proactive Education and Support: Deliver tailored, field-based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts, including provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other healthcare stakeholders. Anticipate and address access challenges to support patient care.
• Strategic Partnership: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations, identifying and resolving reimbursement and access issues to ensure seamless therapy initiation and continuation.
• Enhance Team Capabilities: Provide education and support to internal teams, equipping colleagues with the knowledge and tools to address complex reimbursement and access scenarios effectively.
• Adaptability and Insight: Stay informed on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements to proactively address challenges and opportunities in the marketplace.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Required: 5+ years of field-based experience in account management, sales or medical affairs.
• Required: Strong knowledge of the reimbursement landscape and the practice management environment.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute account-based strategies to drive access outcomes.
• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Required: Expertise in account management, relationship development, and issue resolution.
• Required: Outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility to meet evolving customer and organizational needs.

Skills

• Account management
• Relationship development
• Issue resolution
• Reimbursement knowledge
• Strategic planning
• Effective communication

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Requirements

• Location is field-based with up to 75% travel.