Field Access Manager: Drive Patient Access & Reimbursement

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is seeking a Field Access Manager to support patient access across Takeda's portfolio. You will navigate reimbursement barriers, educate key accounts, and foster partnerships with healthcare organizations to ensure seamless therapy initiation and continuation.

The role emphasizes strategic account management, collaboration with providers and institutions, and staying informed on policy and market trends to improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years of field-based experience in account management, sales or medical affairs.
• Strong knowledge of the reimbursement landscape and the practice management environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute account-based strategies to drive access outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in account management, relationship development, and issue resolution.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility to meet evolving customer and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Patient Access: navigate reimbursement and access challenges for patients and providers, ensuring timely access to Takeda's therapies.
• Proactive Education and Support: deliver tailored, field-based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts (provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other stakeholders).
• Strategic Partnership: build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations to resolve reimbursement and access issues.
• Enhance Team Capabilities: educate internal teams to address complex reimbursement and access scenarios.
• Adaptability and Insight: stay informed on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Medical affairs

Reimbursement knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is seeking a Field Access Manager to support patient access across Takeda's portfolio. You will navigate reimbursement barriers, educate key accounts, and foster partnerships with healthcare organizations to ensure seamless therapy initiation and continuation.

The role emphasizes strategic account management, collaboration with providers and institutions, and staying informed on policy and market trends to improve patient care.