Job Title
Leads a zone level team of Regional Patient Access Managers to provide field access support services and education to Health Care Professionals (HCPs), helping to optimize patient access to Company products and accelerate time to treatment. Leads a zone level team of subject matter experts on coverage issues for written prescriptions for Company products in process, access support services, processes and forms, distribution, education on payer specific coverage issues, policies and processes, and Company patient financial support programs. Acts as the main interface with Field Sales Sr. Leadership, national accounts, payer marketing, commercial analytics and operations to develop and execute the patient access strategy. Provides feedback to corporate management on local patient access challenges. Oversees the access / process related management for the closed-door and retail community pharmacy channel within their assigned geography.
Your Contributions (Include, But Are Not Limited To) :
- Leads, motivates and develops an effective and compliant zone level Regional Patient Access Manager (RPAM) field-based team and patient access strategy
- Cooperates and coordinates cross-functionally with field sales, national accounts, patient services, network specialty pharmacies, and home office colleagues within market access and other related functional departments, such as commercial analytics and operations, to support patient access with targeted payers
- Oversees the vetting (approval / denial) of closed-door and retail community pharmacies
- Provides training and education on payer-specific coverage policies and documentation requirements, appeals processes for specific payers and patient financial assistance support programs, including Company copay assistance programs and patient assistance program
- Identifies and communicates payer issues with market access leadership and the national account directors (NAD) team
- Communicates regularly to management, both corporate and field-based, the opportunities and challenges related to patient access, the Hub and Specialty Pharmacy network
- Presents insight into payer coverage policies and processes at internal business reviews to leadership and at national / regional sales meetings
- Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements :
BS / BA degree in related field AND 12+ years of life science experience of which 5+ years needs to be in specialty pharmacy / market access and five years' leading a team within commercial. Specialty product experience, CNS preferred. ORMaster's or MBA degree preferred AND 10+ years of related experience ORPhD AND 7+ years of related experience ORExtensive previous managerial experiences also required ORPrevious experience in other life science roles in highly preferredStrong understanding of the prescription adjudication processAbility to communicate payer coverage criteria and prior authorization processesPossesses good understanding of current issues within the marketplace, pharmaceutical industry, and national health care systemStrong understanding of specialty pharmacies, managed care, pharmacy benefit managers and government payers, and their impact on product accessExcellent working knowledge of patient support programs, including reimbursement support, financial assistance, and adherence programsCertified Prior Authorization SpecialistRecognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organizationApplies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovativelyEvaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impactAbility to coach, lead and motivate a field teamStrong leadership and organizational skills. demonstrated project and people management capabilitiesExcellent interpersonal and cross functional team success. proven ability to build productive relationships and teams internally and externallyExcellent oral and written communication skillsNeurocrine Biosciences is an EEO / Disability / Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $190,600.00-$260,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties / requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver / parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.