Field Access Manager (FAM), Neuro/Rare Patient Access (Patient Access team)
Objectives and Responsibilities:
- Optimize Patient Access: Navigate reimbursement and access challenges to ensure timely access to Takeda therapies.
- Proactive Education and Support: Deliver tailored field-based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts (provider groups, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other stakeholders) and anticipate/address access challenges.
- Strategic Partnership: Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations to identify and resolve reimbursement and access issues for seamless therapy initiation and continuation.
- Enhance Team Capabilities: Educate and support internal teams with knowledge/tools for complex reimbursement and access scenarios.
- Adaptability and Insight: Stay current on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements.
Education, Skills, and Competencies Required:
- Bachelorโs degree.
- 5+ years of field-based experience in account management, sales, or medical affairs.
- Strong knowledge of reimbursement landscape and practice management environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute account-based strategies to drive access outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expertise in account management, relationship development, and issue resolution.
- Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
Desired:
- 5+ years in reimbursement roles in pharma/biotech/rare disease.
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience in healthcare policy, reimbursement, market access, or related fields.
- Familiarity with buy-and-bill and pharmacy models.
- Experience with specialty/high-cost therapies in chronic or acute care.
Location and Travel Requirements:
- Field-based role with up to 75% travel; must live in the territory.
- Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings.
- Clean and valid driverโs license.
Application:
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