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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Field Reimbursement Manager - Rare Endocrinology Rare Tumor

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Five to seven years of experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry is required.
  • Three or more years of experience working with buy-and-bill processes and/or specialty pharmacy networks is required.
  • Three or more years of field reimbursement experience is required.
  • Understanding of access processes across medical and pharmacy benefit design, from prescription to infusion or injection, is required.
  • Experience with products requiring prior authorization and a clear understanding of related billing, coding, and in-office support are required.
  • The candidate must be able to adapt to changing direction and shifting conditions, maintain a learning mindset, take ownership, and drive actions.
  • Strong verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels inside and outside the company.
  • The candidate must be able to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals confidently and knowledgeably in an office procedural environment.
  • Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration, business planning, rapport-building, and active-listening skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to solve complex reimbursement issues and respond with urgency.
  • Experience working with billing and medical claim personnel in a healthcare setting is required.
  • Experience working with integrated health systems is required.
  • Technical aptitude and working proficiency with an iPad, laptop, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel with equipment and coordinate daily with key partners on education and case work.
  • The candidate must be able to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; communicate by phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem-solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours; and complete operational reporting while traveling, with or without accommodation.
  • The candidate must be able to travel to work-related meetings and functions, including overnight travel for up to three nights per week.
  • The candidate must be able to travel 50–75%, travel regionally across large multi-state territories, and drive to assigned targets using a company-provided fleet electric vehicle.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
  • The candidate must reside in the assigned territory; relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional company partners on account and territory planning and strategy to maximize internal and external customer knowledge of payer policy and processes, and routinely document and present plans.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on reimbursement and the regional access landscape, including medical and pharmacy benefit design, product acquisition, payer policies and coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, denials, appeals, peer-to-peer processes, and other education needed to navigate coverage access for assigned indications and therapies, in alignment with company policy, legal requirements, and compliance standards.
  • Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans that increase customer knowledge of reimbursement and access processes, using available resources, internal data, and field insights to prioritize activity and guide call objectives.
  • Collaborate with patient services on individual case-management needs related to healthcare provider education on reimbursement issues.
  • Identify, document, and communicate field insights about payer policy shifts, access barriers, denial trends, operational challenges, and customer education needs to inform internal planning and decision-making.
  • Share insights and coordinate and plan activities with cross-functional partners; attend internal meetings with relevant market access, patient services, medical, sales, compliance, legal, and other partners, as well as company meetings as requested.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and operational reporting about customer interactions, account plans, healthcare provider office education, and case-related activity in customer relationship management and other approved systems, while aligning work with annual priorities, key performance indicators, territory objectives, project priorities, and approved budget parameters.
  • Comply with laws, regulations, and policies governing company activities and conduct the work in accordance with the company's code of ethics and business conduct.

Desired Qualifications

  • Rare disease experience is preferred.
  • Understanding of top regional and national payers within the assigned geography is preferred.
  • Experience launching a new specialty pharmaceutical or biologic product, or a new product indication, is preferred.
  • Endocrinology, metabolic, or bone disorder experience is preferred.
  • Experience working through complex reimbursement issues is preferred.
  • Experience working with billing and medical claim personnel in a healthcare setting is preferred.
  • Prior Authorization Certification Specialist (PACS) credential is preferred.
  • Familiarity with applying artificial intelligence tools and techniques to enhance efficiency is preferred.
  • Residence within 30 miles of Nashville, Birmingham, or Louisville is preferred.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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