Beam Therapeutics

Develops base editing–based precision medicines

Director Patient Services

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCambridge, MA, USA$210k - $260k

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree is required.
Typically, 12+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including 8+ years in Patient Services and field and/or strategy roles.
Experience developing billing and coding guides.
Experience developing patient services strategies, including designing key program elements such as financial assistance programs, travel, and lodging.
Experience evaluating, researching, and securing Office of Inspector General opinions, with a deep understanding of Anti-Kickback Statute regulations.
Skills in treatment center engagement, education, and training.
Buy-and-bill and rare disease experience are required.
Experience working with cross-functional field teams.
Proficiency with customer relationship management systems, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time, as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead patient services for risto-cel, including program design, operational planning, launch readiness, and execution.
Develop patient support and reimbursement solutions that support brand strategy and overcome access barriers.
Partner with Brand, Account Management, Field Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and Patient Operations to execute the Patient Services strategy.
Use data and analytics to monitor program performance, identify access and adherence barriers, evaluate cost and service trends, and recommend enhancements to improve patient and provider experience.
Partner with the Senior Director of Trade & Distribution to manage Hub and patient services programs.
Ensure programs operate in alignment with applicable legal, regulatory, privacy, quality, pharmacovigilance, compliance, and internal policy requirements.

Desired Qualifications

An advanced degree is preferred.
Experience in cell or gene therapy is preferred.

Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview:

Beam is looking for a Director, Patient Services, to join our growing Market Access team. The Director, Patient Services will lead development and execution of the patient services strategy for risto-cel, Beam’s lead asset in development for sickle cell disease.

Responsibilities:

Lead patient services for risto-cel, including program design, operational planning, launch readiness, and execution.
Develop practical patient support and reimbursement solutions that support brand strategy and overcome access barriers.
Partner with Brand, Account Management, Field Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and Patient Operations to execute the Patient Services strategy.
Use data and analytics to monitor program performance, identify access and adherence barriers, evaluate cost and service trends, and recommend enhancements that improve patient and provider experience.
Partner with Senior Director, Trade & Distribution to manage Hub and patient services programs.
Ensure programs operate in alignment with applicable legal, regulatory, privacy, quality, pharmacovigilance, compliance, and internal policy requirements.

Qualifications:

BS required; advanced degree preferred with 15+ years of relevant experience.
Typically 12+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with 8+ years in Patient Services, including field and / or strategy roles.
Experience in developing billing & coding guides.
Experience in developing patient services strategies, including design of key program elements (e.g., financial assistance programs, travel & lodging, etc.)
Experience in evaluating, researching, and securing OIG opinions and deep understanding of Anti-Kickback Statue regulations.
Skills in Treatment Center engagement, education, and training
Buy & bill and rare disease experience required; Experience in cell or gene therapy preferred.
Experience working with cross-functional field teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency with CRM systems, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time/as needed
Onsite requirements: Candidates are expected to come onsite 1-3 days per week

The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, scope of job, internal comparisons, and market data.

Beam Pay Range

$210,000—$260,000 USD

Beam Pay Range 210000 - 260000 USD

About the Company

Beam Therapeutics

Develops base editing–based precision medicines

Beam Therapeutics uses base editing to develop precision genetic medicines aimed at correcting disease-causing mutations. It focuses on R&D and collaborates with pharmaceutical companies and research institutions to fund and advance therapies, earning revenue through partnerships, licensing, upfront and milestone payments, and royalties. The company targets genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease with the goal of delivering lifelong cures, differentiating itself through its emphasis on durable genetic remedies and a science-driven, values-led culture.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2017

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