Field Reimbursement Manager
Ascendis Pharma
August 24, 2026
On-site
Nashville, TN
Market Access
Field Reimbursement Manager (FRM)
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a compliant subject matter expert (SME) in reimbursement, access, and specialty distribution for assigned geography.
- Provide education to HCP offices on coverage status, prior authorization processes, appeals, and alternate funding options for uninsured/underinsured patients.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with HCPs, office staff, and health system stakeholders.
- Analyze regional and local payer coverage trends, reimbursement criteria, and payer mix.
- Provide guidance on specialty pharmacy services and help customers navigate complex distribution channels.
- Partner with the Patient Support team to ensure accurate benefit investigations and streamlined patient onboarding.
- Collaborate with internal partners to build local access strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Develop and execute territory-level business plans using strategic customer insights.
- Participate in field-based problem-solving, including reimbursement issue resolution and case escalation when needed.
- Identify process improvements and innovations to enhance patient access and provider satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with legal/regulatory/company policies, especially patient privacy and promotional conduct.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an allied health field (preferred) or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/related healthcare industry.
- Prior reimbursement experience required: substantial experience with prior authorizations and navigating the US payer landscape.
- 3–6 years supporting Specialty Pharmaceuticals/Biologics.
- Deep understanding of reimbursement/access/specialty pharmacy operations; specialty pharmacy distribution models and patient services programs.
- Experience supporting product launches or guiding patients through insurance approval.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other federal/state laws governing patient confidentiality and healthcare communications.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
- Proven track record supporting complex therapies in rare or specialty conditions.
- Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills; ability to build trust.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity; manage multiple cases and solve problems in real time.
- Digital fluency with CRM platforms; comfort educating on technology-enabled support tools (including AI-based platforms).
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match; comprehensive medical/dental/vision.
- Company-paid Life and AD&D; short and long-term disability.
- Voluntary Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance; EAP.
- Employee Discounts and Professional Development.
- HSA and FSA.
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Paid parental leave and mental health resources.
- Performance-based incentive compensation plans.
Compensation
- Annual base salary: $180,000–$190,000.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a compliant subject matter expert (SME) in reimbursement, access, and specialty distribution for assigned geography.
- Provide education to HCP offices on coverage status, prior authorization processes, appeals, and alternate funding options for uninsured/underinsured patients.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with HCPs, office staff, and health system stakeholders.
- Analyze regional and local payer coverage trends, reimbursement criteria, and payer mix.
- Provide guidance on specialty pharmacy services and help customers navigate complex distribution channels.
- Partner with the Patient Support team to ensure accurate benefit investigations and streamlined patient onboarding.
- Collaborate with internal partners to build local access strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Develop and execute territory-level business plans using strategic customer insights.
- Participate in field-based problem-solving, including reimbursement issue resolution and case escalation when needed.
- Identify process improvements and innovations to enhance patient access and provider satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with legal/regulatory/company policies, especially patient privacy and promotional conduct.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an allied health field (preferred) or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/related healthcare industry.
- Prior reimbursement experience required: substantial experience with prior authorizations and navigating the US payer landscape.
- 3–6 years supporting Specialty Pharmaceuticals/Biologics.
- Deep understanding of reimbursement/access/specialty pharmacy operations; specialty pharmacy distribution models and patient services programs.
- Experience supporting product launches or guiding patients through insurance approval.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other federal/state laws governing patient confidentiality and healthcare communications.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
- Proven track record supporting complex therapies in rare or specialty conditions.
- Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills; ability to build trust.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity; manage multiple cases and solve problems in real time.
- Digital fluency with CRM platforms; comfort educating on technology-enabled support tools (including AI-based platforms).
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match; comprehensive medical/dental/vision.
- Company-paid Life and AD&D; short and long-term disability.
- Voluntary Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance; EAP.
- Employee Discounts and Professional Development.
- HSA and FSA.
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Paid parental leave and mental health resources.
- Performance-based incentive compensation plans.
Compensation
- Annual base salary: $180,000–$190,000.