Full-Time

Patient Access Manager

Posted on 11/15/2024

Neurocrine Biosciences

Neurocrine Biosciences

1,001-5,000 employees

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$127.5k - $184.8kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Incentive Program

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Home office role based in New York, with geographical dispersion across the US.

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • BS/BA degree in related field and 6+ years of pharma/biotech commercial experience, with 2+ years of experience with specialty pharmacy/market access. Rare disease product experience required, with Endocrinology experience preferred. Previous experience in other functions in pharma/biotech desired OR
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred and 4+ years of related experience OR
  • PharmD or PhD and 2+ years of related experience
  • Has knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines
  • Works to improve tools and processes within functional area
  • Developing reputation inside the company as it relates to area of expertise
  • Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
  • Exhibits leadership skill and ability, typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
  • Sees broader picture, impact on multiple departments/divisions
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
  • Excellent project management skills and ability to work in a cross functional environment and handle multiple tasks
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and cross functional team success
  • Strong understanding of specialty pharmacies, managed care, pharmacy benefit managers and government payers and their impact on product access
  • Excellent working knowledge of patient support programs, including reimbursement support, financial assistance adherence programs, etc.
  • Strong understanding of prescription adjudication process
  • Ability to communicate payer coverage criteria and prior authorization processes
  • Previous experience in other functions in pharma/biotech desired; i.e- sales, management, marketing, managed markets etc...
  • Possesses good understanding of current issues within the marketplace, pharmaceutical industry, and national health care system
  • Ability to travel overnight up to 60% (travel consists of working with field sales, attending business meeting, industry meetings, and working with key customers)
Responsibilities
  • Builds and sustains relationships with pharmacies, physicians and their office staff and other HCPs to help resolve coverage problems for written prescriptions already in process
  • Works cross-functionally with field sales leadership, specifically Regional Sales Managers (RSM), Account Specialists, national account directors (NAD), network pharmacy, and home office colleagues within market access and other related functional departments, such as commercial analytics and operations, to support patient access with specific payers
  • Provides training and education to HCPs on payor specific coverage policies and documentation requirements, appeals processes for specific payers and patient financial assistance support programs, including Company copay assistance program and patient assistance program for relevant audiences, including internal and external customers
  • Introduces technology options (e.g-CoverMyMeds) for electronic Patient Access (PA) submission, explains payer criteria, forms, processes, PA, Letter of Medical Necessity, appeals, step edits, formulary exception requests and provides support for other related coverage issues and documentation requirements. Problem solves and conducts case resolution
  • Communicates effectively and compliantly with field sales, corporate office employees, HCPs, network pharmacies and HUB employees to help identify and resolve coverage and patient access issues
  • Identifies and communicates payer issues with National Account Directors (NAD) team
  • Communicates regularly to management the opportunities and challenges related to patient access issues
  • Presents insight into payer coverage policies and processes at internal business reviews and national/regional sales meetings
  • Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment
  • Other duties as assigned
Neurocrine Biosciences

Neurocrine Biosciences

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Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1992

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FDA approval of CRENESSITY highlights innovation in rare disease treatment.
  • Partnership with PANTHERx Rare ensures specialized distribution and patient support for CRENESSITY.
  • Growing focus on rare disease treatments supports Neurocrine's strategic direction.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from alternative CAH treatments could impact CRENESSITY's market share.
  • Reliance on PANTHERx Rare for distribution poses a risk if disruptions occur.
  • Potential unidentified side effects of CRENESSITY could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

What makes Neurocrine Biosciences unique

  • CRENESSITY is the first non-steroidal treatment for classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
  • Neurocrine's CRENESSITY is a first-in-class CRF1 receptor antagonist for CAH.
  • CRENESSITY allows reduced glucocorticoid doses while maintaining androgen control in CAH patients.

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