Field Access Manager, GI/IBD - Tennessee/Kentucky
USA - TN - Virtual, United States
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Job Description
Join Takeda as a Field Access Manager (FAM), GI/IBD covering the Tennessee and Kentucky Territories. As part of the Patient Access team, you will play a proactive role in supporting patients by enhancing access to therapies across Takeda’s portfolio. You will also be a trusted partner to healthcare providers and institutions, addressing reimbursement and access barriers and deliver value through strategic account management and patient-focused support. You will report to the Regional Director, Patient Access, IBD Central.
How you will contribute:
Objectives and Responsibilities
Optimize Patient Access: Serve as a key resource to navigate reimbursement and access challenges for patients and providers, ensuring timely and effective access to Takeda’s therapies.
Proactive Education and Support: Deliver tailored, field-based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts, including provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other healthcare stakeholders. Anticipate and address access challenges to support patient care.
Strategic Partnership: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations, identifying and resolving reimbursement and access issues to ensure seamless therapy initiation and continuation.
Enhance Team Capabilities: Provide education and support to internal teams, equipping colleagues with the knowledge and tools to address complex reimbursement and access scenarios effectively.
Adaptability and Insight: Stay informed on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements to proactively address challenges and opportunities in the marketplace.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree.
5+ years of field-based experience in account management, sales or medical affairs.
Strong knowledge of the reimbursement landscape and the practice management environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute account-based strategies to drive access outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise in account management, relationship development, and issue resolution.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility to meet evolving customer and organizational needs.
Desired:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in reimbursement roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or rare disease industry.
MBA or advanced degree.
Experience in healthcare policy, reimbursement, market access, or related fields.
Familiarity with buy-and-bill and pharmacy models.
Experience with specialty or high-cost therapies in chronic or acute care settings.
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- Deliver education on reimbursement
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- Provide support to internal teams
- Stay informed on healthcare policies
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Experience5 years
EducationAdvanced degree Bachelor's degree DO MBA
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