Field Access Strategist — Reimbursement & Patient Access

Takeda; Maine; Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Field Access Manager to cover Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine on the Patient Access team. You will address reimbursement and access barriers, deliver education to key accounts, and build strategic partnerships to ensure timely therapy access for patients.

The role requires 5+ years in field-based account management or related areas, with deep knowledge of reimbursement landscapes and excellent communication skills.

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: 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.
• 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.

Skills

Account management

Relationship development

Communication skills

Issue resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Field Access Manager to cover Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine on the Patient Access team. You will address reimbursement and access barriers, deliver education to key accounts, and build strategic partnerships to ensure timely therapy access for patients.

The role requires 5+ years in field-based account management or related areas, with deep knowledge of reimbursement landscapes and excellent communication skills.