Field Patient Access Director
Ascendis Pharma
September 07, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Portland, OR
Market Access
Role: Senior leadership for regional patient access functions, overseeing PALs and FRMs, with a focus on optimizing therapy access and reimbursement strategies. Responsibilities: lead, coach, and develop field teams; ensure readiness for product launches; analyze payer trends; collaborate with cross-functional teams including Market Access, Sales, and Patient Support; and ensure operational compliance and performance monitoring. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 10+ years in pharma, biotech, or healthcare; proven field leadership, particularly in rare disease or specialty products; deep knowledge of reimbursement pathways and specialty pharmacy; strong analytical and communication skills; and understanding of compliance and patient confidentiality regulations. HighValue: experience supporting rare disease/specialty therapies, reimbursement expertise, field leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence. WorkSetup: Field-based role covering assigned geographies, with a focus on operational and strategic execution.