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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Manager Access and Reimbursement Services

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHeredia Province, Heredia, Costa RicaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a background in health sciences or business is preferred; an MBA is desirable, and comparable or relevant experience will be considered.
  • B2+ English proficiency is required, with effective verbal and written communication.
  • Three to five years of experience leading reimbursement support teams.
  • A proven track record of leading other leaders and providing effective leadership within call center operations, including quality monitoring and performance management.
  • Knowledge of reimbursement and access best practices across multiple patient access support options, including hospital charity programs, manufacturer patient assistance programs, and co-pay card programs.
  • Strong problem-solving skills related to complex patient access challenges.
  • Experience working with providers to resolve or prevent account issues related to proper coding, billing, denials, and claims appeals related to product coverage and reimbursement.
  • Experience educating and mentoring peers and direct reports.
  • Experience educating people in reimbursement processes, including payer requirements for prior authorization, pre-determination, appeals, and claims submission guidelines.
  • Knowledge of commercial and Medicare reimbursement guidelines and insurance plan reimbursement methodology.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and manage the Access and Reimbursement Services team on an ongoing basis, delivering centralized and field-based capabilities.
  • Ensure the team serves as a reimbursement navigator for patients, healthcare providers, and pharmacies enrolled in Access and Reimbursement Services for AbbVie products.
  • Successfully manage critical conversations with patients, healthcare providers, and pharmacies.
  • Perform comprehensive case assessments to determine the appropriate avenue to maximize patient access to AbbVie products.
  • Serve as the AbbVie Complete Access subject matter expert overseeing the contracted Access and Reimbursement program in collaboration with cross-functional counterparts; represent AbbVie Complete Access in vendor contracting negotiations, collaborate on key performance indicator development and monitoring, develop and execute an operating model between Insurance Specialist and Field Reimbursement Manager roles, and monitor compliance.
  • Partner with the external Field Reimbursement team to identify additional resources and share current payer and reimbursement trends; respond to reimbursement questions and identify alternative resources.
  • Provide guidance through open enrollment, including Medicare Part D; determine eligibility for the AbbVie free goods program; and support customers in implementing AbbVie programs, if applicable.
  • Develop and maintain a localized understanding of market access challenges and use that expertise to educate patients, healthcare providers, and internal cross-functional partners.
  • Develop and execute the AbbVie Complete Access business plan for accounts in the assigned area, establish goals, and develop a support plan.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree with a background in health sciences or business is preferred.
  • An MBA qualification is desirable.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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