Director, Field Patient Access & Reimbursement

Ascendis Pharma; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 220,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Professional Development

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Field Patient Access Director based in Boise, Idaho. This senior role involves overseeing patient access functions and leading a high-performing team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient access and reimbursement education, with a close partnership among cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors. The position offers attractive benefits including a 401(k) plan and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries.
• Demonstrated progressive field leadership experience.
• Experience supporting rare disease and/or specialty products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional patient access functions, including Patient Access Liaisons (PALs) and Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs).
• Lead, coach, and develop the field-based patient access organization.
• Own field patient access readiness and execution for new product launches.

Skills

Field leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reimbursement knowledge

Specialty pharmacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

KPI monitoring

Process improvement

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Field Patient Access Director based in Boise, Idaho. This senior role involves overseeing patient access functions and leading a high-performing team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient access and reimbursement education, with a close partnership among cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors. The position offers attractive benefits including a 401(k) plan and comprehensive health coverage.