Field Reimbursement Manager - Northern California

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Job Description

Join Takeda as a Field Reimbursement Manager covering Northern California territory (Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno and Nevada)The purpose of the Field Reimbursement Manager (FRM) role is to navigate through reimbursement barriers for patients and providers, and therefore, optimize access to Takeda specialty products for the appropriate patients. As an FRM you will provide proactive field-based reimbursement education to key accounts including, but not limited to, infusion clinics, PGP practices, academic institutions, hospitals and specialty pharmacies as appropriate based on Takeda’s expanding portfolio needs. You will also identify and resolve reimbursement issues. You will play a significant role in strategy development and execution in preparation or response to marketplace changes. You will also provide education and guidance to the GIBU Specialty field staff in understanding and addressing reimbursement and access challenges.

How you will contribute:

• You will develop relationships with patient access stakeholders including office management, institution administrators, billing and coding staff, nurses, and other individuals to deliver information that facilitates patient access to and appropriate reimbursement of Takeda products
• You will navigate specialty product access and reimbursement landscape at a Regional, Customer and Patient level to optimize access appropriately for Takeda specialty products.
• Reaction based activities would include case-specific issues at an account and patient level, Regional changes in access requirements and processes and education of account changes to the Specialty Sales force and Managed Markets teams
• You will develop and execute local market based initiatives that will educate access stakeholders within key accounts on the value and process of Takeda’s reimbursement, support and education services
• You will be responsible for understanding and upholding Takeda Legal and Compliance guidance at a customer and field leadership level in terms of access, cost and reimbursement related issues.
• Reactively and appropriately respond to patient case issues at the account level and support the use of HUB services to resolve current and future problems.
• Be able to build professional relationships while navigating sensitive conversations related to access, cost and reimbursement in a manner that supports the vision of Takeda’s partnership and commitment to the specialty community.
• You will partner with Managed Markets and Sales to lead local level access strategies. Develop plans for communicating payer criteria, PA terms and updates from RAM/NAM teams to accounts, Sales and the HUB. Additionally, inform the strategy by communicating payer intelligence gained from accounts with key stakeholders (RAM/NAM, Sales, HUB).
• You will lead account training with key stakeholders on the use of Takeda’s reimbursement and support services, including but not limited to HUB services.
• Proactively educate specialty sales team on key reimbursement updates as well as provide guidance on how to appropriately address account reimbursement concerns.
• You will develop in-service training plans for specialty sales in collaboration with sales training.
• You will manage daily activities that are aligned to area level business plans aimed at navigation of access and reimbursement for the specialty portfolio. This would include, but is not limited to, targeting, frequency strategy, resource allocation and communication plan with cross-functional teams.
• You will conduct regular account review meetings that provide activity and trend analysis for use of HUB services and overall Takeda specialty product use.
• You will identify, communicate and resolve reimbursement concerns, specialty pharmacy and other issues with appropriate internal stakeholders, including Sales, Government Affairs, Marketing, Managed Markets and Specialty Channel NAM(s).

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience including similar reimbursement roles within pharmaceutical or biotech or account based reimbursement management required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in specialty business, including injectable and infused products required.
• Excellent working knowledge of evolving reimbursement landscape and the practice management environment required
• Demonstrated willingness to collaborate and partner with internal colleagues required
• Demonstrated knowledge of the complex regulatory environment required
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills required
• Demonstrated excellence in account management, relationship development and account penetration required
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility to meet customer demands required
• MBA or advanced degree
• Strong base in healthcare policy, reimbursement, market access, or similar industry is preferred.
• Experience with infusible buy & bill products in Immunology and/or gastroenterology is preferred.
• Complex reimbursement experience is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older with valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Travel Requirement- Able to travel 60-80% of the time, including ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends. Candidate must be based within the geography or within a daily commuting distance.
• Must have authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as a condition of employment.

Base Salary Range: $123,200 to $176,000, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short-term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - CA - San Francisco

USA - CA - Sacramento - Florin

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time