Field Patient Access Director
Ascendis Pharma
September 07, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Phoenix, AZ
Market Access
Role: Senior leadership of field-based patient access teams, including PALs and FRMs, to optimize therapy access and reimbursement strategies. Responsibilities: oversee team development, set KPIs, partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Market Access, Sales, Patient Support), manage product launch readiness, ensure operational compliance, and analyze access trends. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; 10+ years in pharma/healthcare with progressive field leadership experience; expertise in rare disease, specialty products, reimbursement pathways, and specialty pharmacy; strong analytical, communication, and compliance skills. HighValue: supports rare diseases or specialty therapies, involves launch and access strategy, with emphasis on reimbursement and cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: field-based, location flexible, with leadership and operational oversight across geographies.