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Field Patient Access Director

Ascendis Pharma
September 07, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Boise, ID
Market Access
Role: Senior leadership position overseeing regional patient access functions, including PALs and FRMs, to ensure effective reimbursement, access, and patient support strategies for biopharma products. Responsibilities: lead, coach, and develop field teams; establish performance KPIs; manage access readiness for product launches; collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Market Access, Sales, and Commercial Operations; ensure operational compliance and process improvements; monitor performance metrics and provide strategic insights. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 10+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries with progressive field leadership experience; expertise in supporting rare disease or specialty products. High-Value: focus on specialty/access, reimbursement pathways, and specialty pharmacy; supporting rare disease or oncology products; experience in launch readiness and market access strategies; deep understanding of compliance, patient confidentiality, and regulatory considerations. WorkSetup: field-based with regional responsibilities; no specific travel outlined but implied regional engagement.