Associate Director - Field Reimbursement Manager, Oncology - Mid-Atlantic

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer seeks an Associate Director - Field Reimbursement Manager, Oncology – Mid-Atlantic to lead payer engagement and education across hospitals, clinics and IDNs. You will apply extensive reimbursement knowledge to secure approvals, manage prior authorizations, and resolve denials, while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years reimbursement experience, 2+ years field experience, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of 5 years’ healthcare related reimbursement experience.
• 2+ years Field Reimbursement experience.
• In-depth understanding of payer/PBM therapy approval requirements (Prior Authorization, Medical Necessity, Denial Appeals, Formulary coverage).
• Broad knowledge of Medicare, managed care, third party payers and Medicaid.
• Ability to address customer concerns and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to interact with clinical decision makers, office staff, pharmacists, and managers.
• Leadership to organize and collaborate with Bayer team members.
• Travel up to 50% for region coverage.

Responsibilities

• Educate and support Prior Authorization processes, appeals, and denials.
• Engage with HCPs in hospitals, clinics, IDNs, and large practice networks.
• Navigate MAC policies and payer requirements across sites of care.

Skills

Payer knowledge

Prior Authorization

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Healthcare reimbursement experience

Tools

CoverMyMeds

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Associate Director - Field Reimbursement Manager, Oncology – Mid-Atlantic

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Extensive disease state/therapy space experience (specific to Bayer Programs/Therapies);
• Govt, National and local Commercial Payer experience, State Medicaid, and Managed Plans;
• Experience in educating and supporting Prior Authorization process, appeals, and denials;
• Covermymeds – portal access experience a plus;
• Proactive education - Access Services by Bayer;
• Stay current with local MAC policies and procedures;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as prior experience educating providers;
• Collaborating across multiple stakeholders;
• Proactive Problem solving, defusing, and resolving escalations, consistent and timely follow up;
• Proven experience in flexibility and adaptability Territory Management;
• Ability to engage and navigate HCPs in various settings including hospitals, private practice, large multi-specialty practices, IDNs, IDN out-patient clinics and other facilities;
• Initiative-taking business acumen to identify and resolve HCP/Office Staff issues/challenges with Payer/PBM therapy approvals;
• New Product / Indications launch experience;
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record/ MVR;
• Specialty Pharmacy Experience;
• Experience educating and/or supporting pharmacies.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer is seeking an incumbent who processes the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of 5 years’ healthcare related reimbursement experience;
• 2 + years Field Reimbursement experience;
• In depth understanding of Payer/PBM therapy approval requirements (Prior Authorization, Medical Necessity, Denial Appeals, Formulary coverage and payment for oncology therapies across all sites of care (hospital, clinic, integrated delivery network) and ability to apply this knowledge to address individual customer concerns;
• Broad knowledge of Medicare, managed care, third party payers and Medicaid;
• Demonstrated excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations especially in demanding situations;
• Ability to effectively address customer concerns in a timely fashion and by working collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders;
• An elevated level of sophistication/people skills needed to interact with practice clinical decision makers, office support staff, clinical pharmacists, and office managers;
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of customer relations, therapy formulary coverage, utilization management, and able to interpret complex information;
• Must possess the leadership ability to effectively organize, communicate and collaborate with HCPs, Key Practice Staff and Bayer external and internal team members;
• Exceptional knowledge of Healthcare Management;
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturer federal, state, and local compliance requirements;
• Area Reimbursement Managers will cover multiple regions, thus significant overnight travel, up to 50%;
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record/ MVR.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 + years Oncology Field Reimbursement Experience;
• Experience in oncology and working with key oncology stakeholders.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $162,000.00 – $243,000.00 Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 08/20/2026.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

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