Field Access Manager (PA and OH)

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.

Hopewell Township (York County)

Hybrid

USD 152,000 - 209,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking a Field Access Manager to strengthen patient access by navigating reimbursement barriers and partnering with providers across Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Columbus.

You will educate key accounts on reimbursement processes and drive strategic collaboration with healthcare organizations to ensure timely therapy access. The role emphasizes field-based education, proactive education to accounts, and ongoing adaptation to evolving policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required.
5+ years field-based account management or sales experience.
Strong knowledge of the reimbursement landscape.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Experience in healthcare policy or market access is a plus.

Responsibilities

Optimize Patient Access by navigating reimbursement barriers for patients and providers.
Deliver field-based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts.
Build collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations to resolve access issues.
Educate internal teams on reimbursement scenarios to improve outcomes.
Stay informed on healthcare policies and reimbursement trends and adapt strategies accordingly.

Skills

Account management

Reimbursement knowledge

Strategic planning

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education delivery

Field-based experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Description

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Field Access Manager on the Patient Access team, you will play a proactive role in supporting patients by enhancing access to therapies across Takeda’s portfolio. Acting as a trusted partner to healthcare providers and institutions, you will address reimbursement and access barriers and deliver value through strategic account management and patient-focused support.

Location/Territory:

Pittsburgh, PA

Cleveland and Columbus, OH

Objectives and Responsibilities:

Optimize Patient Access: Serve as a key resource to navigate reimbursement and access challenges for patients and providers, ensuring timely and effective access to Takeda’s therapies.
Proactive Education and Support: Deliver tailored, field-based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts, including provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other healthcare stakeholders. Anticipate and address access challenges to support patient care.
Strategic Partnership: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations, identifying and resolving reimbursement and access issues to ensure seamless therapy initiation and continuation.
Enhance Team Capabilities: Provide education and support to internal teams, equipping colleagues with the knowledge and tools to address complex reimbursement and access scenarios effectively.
Adaptability and Insight: Stay informed on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements to proactively address challenges and opportunities in the marketplace.

Education, Skills, and Competencies Required:

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.

Desired:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in reimbursement roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or rare disease industry.
MBA or advanced degree.
Experience in healthcare policy, reimbursement, market access, or related fields.
Familiarity with buy-and-bill and pharmacy models.
Experience with specialty or high-cost therapies in chronic or acute care settings.

Location and Travel Requirements:

Role is field-based, requiring up to 60% travel.
As a vital member of the Patient Access team, you will be at the forefront of Takeda’s mission to empower patients and providers by navigating access challenges and delivering impactful solutions to improve the patient journey

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

U.S. Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

For Location:

Pennsylvania - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$152,000.00 - $209,000.00

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EEO Statement

Locations

Pennsylvania - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type