Associate Director, Field Reimbursement, Oncology - Great Lakes Region

Bayer CropScience Limited; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Associate Director for Field Reimbursement in Oncology for the Great Lakes Region. This role focuses on ensuring patient access to oncology products by collaborating with healthcare providers and supporting therapy approval processes. The position requires extensive experience in reimbursement, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a proven track record in the field.

Benefits

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years healthcare related reimbursement experience.
• 2+ years Field Reimbursement experience.
• In-depth understanding of Payer/PBM therapy approval requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient access to Bayer oncology products.
• Develop partnerships with HCPs and Office Staff.
• Collaborate with various teams to execute reimbursement programs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Covermymeds

Job description

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Associate Director, Field Reimbursement, Oncology - Great Lakes Region

Associate Director, Field Reimbursement, Oncology – Great Lakes Region

PURPOSE

Responsible for ensuring patient access to Bayer oncology products within assigned geographical area via supporting HCPs and Office staff in navigating therapy Prior Authorizations (PAs), Medical Necessity documentation and therapy PA denial appeals. Develop collaborative working partnerships with HCPs and Office Staff, to support Patient access to therapies. This position works with medical practice therapy decision makers, practice clinical administrators, key office support staff and clinical pharmacists to assist with Health Plan/PBM therapy approval requests. This position is also responsible for collaboration with the Bayer Patient Support Services Team, Market Access Field Teams, Bayer AGMs, SCs and MSLs to execute reimbursement and access programs to reduce access and affordability hurdles for patients on Bayer oncology products. The span of coverage will be the state of Michigan, and parts of Indiana (Gary) and Illinois (Chicago, Springfield, Rockford).Travel up to 50% within the territory. The candidate must be domiciled within the territory.

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 $157,542.00 - $236,313.00. 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 5/26/25.

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YOUR APPLICATION

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