Field Access Manager: Patient Access & Reimbursement Expert

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is seeking a Field Access Manager to cover Upstate NY, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine. You will navigate reimbursement challenges, partner with providers, and drive access to Takeda therapies across the portfolio.

This field-based role requires building strategic accounts, educating providers, and supporting internal teams on complex access issues, with up to 60% travel and a strong emphasis on patient journeys.

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.
• 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.
• 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 and effective access to Takeda's therapies.
• Proactive Education and Support: deliver field-based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts, including provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• 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 knowledge and tools to address complex reimbursement and access scenarios.
• Adaptability and Insight: stay informed on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements to proactively address challenges and opportunities.

Skills

Account management

Reimbursement knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship development

Issue resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is seeking a Field Access Manager to cover Upstate NY, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine. You will navigate reimbursement challenges, partner with providers, and drive access to Takeda therapies across the portfolio.

This field-based role requires building strategic accounts, educating providers, and supporting internal teams on complex access issues, with up to 60% travel and a strong emphasis on patient journeys.