Field Reimbursement Manager
Ascendis Pharma
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Chicago, IL)
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 Patient Support 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.
- Resolve reimbursement issues and escalate cases when needed.
- Identify process improvements to enhance patient access and provider satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with legal/regulatory/company 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.
- Prior reimbursement experience required: 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 guiding patients through insurance approval.
- Strong understanding of specialty pharmacy distribution models and patient services programs.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other federal/state confidentiality/healthcare communications laws.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
- Track record supporting complex therapies in rare/specialty conditions.
- Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills; able to build trust.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and managing multiple cases.
- Digital fluency with CRM platforms; comfort educating on technology-enabled support tools (including AI).
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match; medical/dental/vision.
- Company-paid Life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability.
- Voluntary pet and legal insurance; EAP.
- HSA and FSA; accident/critical illness/hospital indemnity insurance.
- Paid parental leave and mental health resources.
- Performance-based incentive compensation plans.
Compensation
- Annual base salary: $180,000–$190,000 (may vary). Some roles may include car allowance and commission/bonus eligibility.
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 Patient Support 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.
- Resolve reimbursement issues and escalate cases when needed.
- Identify process improvements to enhance patient access and provider satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with legal/regulatory/company 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.
- Prior reimbursement experience required: 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 guiding patients through insurance approval.
- Strong understanding of specialty pharmacy distribution models and patient services programs.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other federal/state confidentiality/healthcare communications laws.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
- Track record supporting complex therapies in rare/specialty conditions.
- Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills; able to build trust.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and managing multiple cases.
- Digital fluency with CRM platforms; comfort educating on technology-enabled support tools (including AI).
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match; medical/dental/vision.
- Company-paid Life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability.
- Voluntary pet and legal insurance; EAP.
- HSA and FSA; accident/critical illness/hospital indemnity insurance.
- Paid parental leave and mental health resources.
- Performance-based incentive compensation plans.
Compensation
- Annual base salary: $180,000–$190,000 (may vary). Some roles may include car allowance and commission/bonus eligibility.