Field Reimbursement Manager
Ascendis Pharma
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Birmingham, AL)
United States
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.
- Educate HCP offices on coverage status, prior authorization processes, appeals, and alternate funding options for uninsured/underinsured patients.
- Build and maintain relationships with HCPs, office staff, and health system stakeholders.
- Analyze regional/local payer coverage trends, reimbursement criteria, and payer mix.
- Provide guidance on specialty pharmacy services and help navigate complex distribution channels.
- Partner with the Patient Support team for 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.
- Resolve reimbursement issues in the field; escalate cases when needed.
- Identify process improvements to enhance patient access and provider satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with applicable legal/regulatory requirements and policies (including patient privacy and promotional conduct).
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an allied health field preferred or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/related healthcare industry.
- Substantial reimbursement experience required, including prior authorizations and navigating the US payer landscape.
- 3–6 years supporting specialty pharmaceuticals/biologics.
- Deep understanding of reimbursement, access, and specialty pharmacy operations.
- Experience supporting product launches or patient navigation through insurance approval.
- Strong knowledge of specialty pharmacy distribution models and patient services programs.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and 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 with providers and internal partners.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple cases simultaneously; real-time problem solving.
- Digital fluency with CRM platforms; comfort educating using technology-enabled tools, including AI-based platforms.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan with company match; comprehensive medical/dental/vision.
- Company-paid Life and AD&D; company-paid short/long-term disability.
- Voluntary Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance; EAP.
- Employee Discounts and Professional Development programs.
- HSA and FSA.
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Paid parental leave and mental health resources.
- Performance-based incentive compensation plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a compliant subject matter expert (SME) in reimbursement, access, and specialty distribution for assigned geography.
- Educate HCP offices on coverage status, prior authorization processes, appeals, and alternate funding options for uninsured/underinsured patients.
- Build and maintain relationships with HCPs, office staff, and health system stakeholders.
- Analyze regional/local payer coverage trends, reimbursement criteria, and payer mix.
- Provide guidance on specialty pharmacy services and help navigate complex distribution channels.
- Partner with the Patient Support team for 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.
- Resolve reimbursement issues in the field; escalate cases when needed.
- Identify process improvements to enhance patient access and provider satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with applicable legal/regulatory requirements and policies (including patient privacy and promotional conduct).
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an allied health field preferred or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/related healthcare industry.
- Substantial reimbursement experience required, including prior authorizations and navigating the US payer landscape.
- 3–6 years supporting specialty pharmaceuticals/biologics.
- Deep understanding of reimbursement, access, and specialty pharmacy operations.
- Experience supporting product launches or patient navigation through insurance approval.
- Strong knowledge of specialty pharmacy distribution models and patient services programs.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and 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 with providers and internal partners.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple cases simultaneously; real-time problem solving.
- Digital fluency with CRM platforms; comfort educating using technology-enabled tools, including AI-based platforms.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan with company match; comprehensive medical/dental/vision.
- Company-paid Life and AD&D; company-paid short/long-term disability.
- Voluntary Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance; EAP.
- Employee Discounts and Professional Development programs.
- HSA and FSA.
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Paid parental leave and mental health resources.
- Performance-based incentive compensation plans.