Director, Field Reimbursement (Remote Strategic Leader)

Bazeta; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Director of Field Reimbursement to provide strategic leadership for patient access and reimbursement across the U.S. glaucoma and dry eye portfolios. This remote, U.S.-based role requires leading a dispersed team and engaging cross-functionally with Commercial, Brand, Medical Affairs, and Sales.

Expect up to 50% travel to support field initiatives. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in field reimbursement, market access, payer strategy, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership with 6+ years guiding field reimbursement teams.
• Experience translating payer policies into actionable reimbursement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Field Reimbursement programs across the U.S. Pharmaceutical Glaucoma and Dry Eye portfolio.
• Develop and execute national reimbursement and patient access strategies aligned with commercial objectives.
• Lead and develop a six-person Field Access Manager team and travel up to 50% for field engagement.
• Establish and maintain SOPs for reimbursement support services (benefits verification, prior authorizations, appeals).
• Serve as an expert on payer requirements and translate complex coverage dynamics for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Brand Management, Market Access, Sales Leadership, Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, and BU leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Job description

## DescriptionAt Alcon , we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you will be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon . As the Director, Field Reimbursement , you will provide strategic leadership for supporting patient access and reimbursement strategy across our U.S. Pharmaceutical Glaucoma and Dry Eye portfolio. Leading a geographically dispersed team of Field Access Managers, you will shape and execute scalable market access , patient access , and reimbursement strategies that help optimize access to therapy and drive business success. This is a remote U.S.-based role with approximately 50% domestic travel to support field engagement, customer interactions, cross-functional collaboration, and key business initiatives. As a key member of the leadership team, you will partner closely with Commercial, Brand, Medical Affairs, Sales Leadership, and Commercial Operations to translate evolving payer policies , coverage dynamics , and reimbursement trends into actionable strategies that improve patient access and support organizational priorities. You will provide strategic oversight of reimbursement programs, guide cross-functional initiatives, and influence solutions across commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and specialty pharmacy environments. This opportunity is ideal for leaders with deep expertise in Field Reimbursement , Market Access , Patient Access , Payer Strategy , and Reimbursement Leadership who are passionate about driving meaningful change in healthcare. You will have the opportunity to shape national reimbursement and access strategies, lead a high-performing field organization, and collaborate across complex healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystems to deliver measurable impact. If you have a proven track record of leading national teams, driving strategic initiatives, and influencing access outcomes, this role offers the chance to advance patient access while helping define the future of reimbursement strategy within a global healthcare leader. A typical day, looks like: Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Field Reimbursement programs across the U.S. Pharmaceutical Glaucoma and Dry Eye portfolio, supporting consistent execution of program KPIs and service-level agreements. • Develop and execute comprehensive national reimbursement and patient access strategies aligned with commercial objectives, with a focus on addressing potential reimbursement obstacles and improving access to medications. • Participate as a key member of the Market Access senior leadership team and travel as needed for team development, client engagements, internal leadership meetings, training, and market access initiatives. People Leadership & Team Development • Lead, coach, and develop six geographically dispersed Field Access Managers, partnering with training teams and vendors to strengthen field reimbursement capabilities and support organizational goals. • Monitor territory effectiveness to optimize field productivity and recommend territory realignment opportunities to support business objectives and customer needs. Market Access Strategy & Reimbursement Excellence • Establish and maintain standardized operating procedures for reimbursement support services, including benefits verification, prior authorizations, and appeals. • Serve as a subject matter expert on payer requirements and reimbursement processes, translating complex coverage dynamics into clear, actionable guidance for internal stakeholders and field teams. • Develop strategic responses to payer policy and formulary changes to support consistent patient access across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance landscapes. Payer & Healthcare Ecosystem Engagement • Monitor market trends, payer landscape changes, and coverage policies to inform reimbursement strategy and enhance patient access. • Strengthen coordination among field reimbursement teams, hub services, specialty pharmacies, national accounts, and strategic payer contacts to improve connectivity and provider understanding of coverage requirements. Cross-Functional Partnership & Business Alignment • Partner across Brand Management, Market Access, Sales Leadership, Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, and Business Unit leadership to align field execution with brand strategy and commercial priorities. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON: • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs) • The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English • 10 Years of Relevant Experience • 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership • Travel: Up to 50% • Relocation/Sponsorship: Not available. Preferred • Experience leading national Field Reimbursement, Market Access, or Patient Access organizations supporting multiple products, therapeutic areas, or business units. • Experience supporting branded pharmaceutical products within highly competitive therapeutic markets. • Knowledge of specialty pharmacy operations, patient support programs, reimbursement assistance services, and healthcare access solutions. • Experience collaborating with payer organizations, specialty pharmacies, reimbursement support vendors, healthcare providers, and national accounts. • Demonstrated success developing scalable reimbursement and patient access strategies that improve patient outcomes and organizational performance....