Patient Educator

Role: Patient Access Liaison (PAL) supporting access and reimbursement for Ascendis Pharma’s rare disease and oncology therapies. Responsibilities include educating patients and caregivers on disease, product use, insurance coverage, medication administration, and affordability; developing long-term relationships; collaborating with internal teams for patient support; and reporting adverse events and complaints. The role involves up to 50% travel, including home visits and attending symposia. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience in patient support or clinical roles, preferably in pediatrics, endocrinology, or related fields, combined with 2+ years industry experience. Clinical/licensure preferred, bilingual skills advantageous. Experience with orphan/rare disease launches, injectable product education, reimbursement processes, and compliance with FDA/HIPAA required. High-value specifics include rare disease focus, patient education, reimbursement support, and field-based engagement. Work setup is field-based with travel expectations.