Field Access Manager: Drive Patient Access & Reimbursement

Takeda; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Field Access Manager to support patient access across our portfolio. You will navigate reimbursement barriers, educate providers, and partner with hospitals, practices, and specialty pharmacies to optimize therapy initiation and continuation.

This field-based role requires up to 60% travel, strong account-management skills, and deep knowledge of the reimbursement landscape. You will empower teams with insights to improve patient journeys and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years 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 for timely access.
• Proactive Education and Support: deliver field-based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts.
• Strategic Partnership: build collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations to resolve access issues.
• Enhance Team Capabilities: educate internal teams on reimbursement and access scenarios.
• Adaptability and Insight: stay informed on healthcare policies and reimbursement trends.

Skills

Account management

Reimbursement landscape

Education & support

Communication skills

Relationship development

Strategic planning

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Field Access Manager to support patient access across our portfolio. You will navigate reimbursement barriers, educate providers, and partner with hospitals, practices, and specialty pharmacies to optimize therapy initiation and continuation.

This field-based role requires up to 60% travel, strong account-management skills, and deep knowledge of the reimbursement landscape. You will empower teams with insights to improve patient journeys and outcomes.