Associate Director, Field Reimbursement, Northwest, US Oncology

USA - 3312 Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. is seeking a Field Reimbursement Associate Director – Northwest to optimize patient access for USOBU therapies.

You will serve as the regional expert on payer coverage, prior authorizations, and reimbursement pathways, educating providers and staff across sites of care. The role requires extensive oncology reimbursement experience, credibility with stakeholders, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, management, marketing or related field.
• 8+ years in biotech/pharma with 4+ years in patient access or oncology reimbursement is required.
• 2+ years of buy-and-bill experience required.
• Experience in specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, copay assistance, and HUB services is required.
• Launch experience in oncology for oral and injectable products is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to build credibility with stakeholders through cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient access subject matter expert for USOBU therapies in the assigned geography.
• Educate healthcare professionals on payer coverage, prior authorizations, and reimbursement pathways.
• Collaborate with Here2Assist HUB, Strategic Account Management, Sales and Market Access to optimize patient access.
• Identify and elevate patient access issues, driving timely resolutions with stakeholders.
• Update healthcare professionals on Rx status, program eligibility and patient support options.
• Develop strategies to address access needs for targeted customers and streamline processes.
• Support onboarding of new accounts by assessing workflows and reimbursement challenges.
• Monitor evolving payer landscape coverage changes and communicate with stakeholders.
• Maintain deep expertise in Medicare Part B/D, commercial payers, and state Medicaid policies.
• Document field activities in CRM per compliance and company policies.

Skills

Field reimbursement expertise

Oncology reimbursement

Payer dynamics

Buy and bill

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Description

About the role: Field Reimbursement Associate Director – Northwest

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision. We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best.

We are seeking a Field Reimbursement Associate Director – Northwest to optimize patient access to the U.S. Oncology Business Unit (USOBU) product portfolio by providing strategic reimbursement expertise within the region.

In this role, the individual will act as a subject matter expert for healthcare professionals, offering education on insurance coverage, prior authorizations, appeals, and patient support solutions to ensure timely and appropriate access to therapy.

The Field Reimbursement Director will work closely with cross-functional partners, including the USOBU Here2Assist HUB, Strategic Account Management, Sales, and Market Access teams, to proactively navigate complex payer environments, address reimbursement challenges, and enhance provider understanding of evolving coverage dynamics.

This is a field-based position reporting to the Director, Field Reimbursement Lead - West

How will you contribute:

• Serve as the patient access subject matter expert for all USOBU therapies within your assigned geography
• Educate healthcare professionals and practice staff on payer coverage, prior authorization requirements, step edits, appeals processes, and reimbursement pathways across all sites of care
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with USOBU Here2Asssit HUB, Strategic Account Management, Sales and Market Access to optimize patient access and enhance customer experience
• Identify, triage, and elevate patient access issues, driving timely resolution through engagement with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with USOBU Here2Assist HUB to update healthcare professionals on Rx status, program eligibility and patient support options
• Develop practical strategies to address access needs for targeted customers, ensuring streamlined processes and patient support
• Support onboarding new accounts by assessing practice workflows, identifying reimbursement challenges, and share appropriate patient support resources
• Monitor and communicate evolving payer landscape coverage changes(account? within oncology to internal and external stakeholders across your region
• Maintain deep expertise in oncology reimbursement dynamics, including Medicare Part B/D, commercial payer processes, and state Medicaid policies
• Document all field activities in CRM systems in accordance with compliance and company policies

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or related field required
• 8+ years experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry including 4+ years of patient access or relevant reimbursement experience in oncology required
• 2+ years of ‘buy and bill’ required
• Demonstrated experience in buy and bill reimbursement, specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, copay assistance, and HUB services required
• Launch experience in oncology for both oral and injectable products highly preferred
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders through effective cross-functional partnership
• Strong communicator, translating complex concepts into clear, concise messages both verbally and in writing
• Commitment to Takeda’s core values- Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance- with Integrity at the center
• Must reside in ID / MT / OR / WA or live in close proximity to designated area of responsibility
• Ability to travel 50 - 75%
• Valid driver’s license

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. This position is currently classified as "remote" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location: Washington - Virtual U.S. Base Salary Range: $154,400.00 - $242,550.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations Washington - VirtualUSA - ID - Virtual, USA - MT - Virtual, USA - OR - Virtual

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.