Field Access Director: Patient Access & Payer Strategy

Incyte Corporation; Hartford, Providence (CT, RI); On-site; USD 196,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Corporation is seeking a Field Access Manager to educate and enable payor coverage and affordability for patients and providers in a designated geography. You will partner with Sales, Patient Access, Market Access, and external HCPs to resolve access barriers and optimize patient outcomes.

This role requires field-based engagement 3–4 days per week, strong cross-functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of payor policies plus reimbursement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in healthcare, business, or life sciences.
• 5+ years pharmaceutical or healthcare experience; district management, patient access, or managed markets preferred.
• Experience with specialty and retail Dermatology pharmacies, distribution hubs, and managed care.

Responsibilities

• Educates HCPs on prior authorization requirements, coverage status, payor appeals, and funding options.
• Builds and maintains relationships with HCPs and health systems to resolve payor criteria issues.
• Monitors patient cases through a navigator portal with patient consent.
• Applies knowledge of specialty pharmacy and retail Dermatology distribution to assist customers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of payor presence, coverage, and policies across regions.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Develops local access strategies and KPI-driven plans in collaboration with Dermatology leadership.

Skills

Self-motivation

Decision-making

Teamwork

Adaptability

Resilience

Influence without authority

Strategic planning

KOL engagement

Communication

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Incyte Corporation is seeking a Field Access Manager to educate and enable payor coverage and affordability for patients and providers in a designated geography. You will partner with Sales, Patient Access, Market Access, and external HCPs to resolve access barriers and optimize patient outcomes.

This role requires field-based engagement 3–4 days per week, strong cross-functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of payor policies plus reimbursement programs.