Field-Based Patient Access & Education Specialist

TSP, a Syneos Health company; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 185,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-provided disability benefits

Company car / car allowance

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Patient Access Liaison (PAL) to educate patients and caregivers and guide them through insurance, coverage, and reimbursement processes. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure timely access to therapies and safe, correct product use.

The PAL will travel up to 50% to patient homes, advocacy events, and congress needs, educating on disease state, product access, and affordability resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in a direct patient support role; ability to explain disease state, product, and access and reimbursement concepts at consumer level.
• Clinical/Allied Health degree/licensure preferred, with at least 5 years of clinical experience in pediatrics, endocrinology, neurology, ENT, orthopedics, or related areas.
• A minimum of two years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience with educating patients and caregivers on how to administer injectable products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and caregivers for education on disease state, Ascendis products, and questions related to therapy access and administration.
• Develop and maintain relationships with patients and caregivers via in-person and virtual interactions.
• Assess the individual needs of the patient to develop an appropriate plan of action that empowers patient and caregiver advocacy utilizing approved resources.
• Provide individualized education to patients and caregivers on disease state and product using approved resources.
• Educate patients on their insurance coverage and the process for obtaining therapy.
• Conduct medication administration education as required once coverage is established.
• Provide information on affordability resources as needed.
• Manage long-term relationships with patients and their care team by developing a communication plan tailored to the needs of the patient and their care team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams as needed.
• Partner with Patient Advocacy and attend patient education symposia as needed.
• Partner with Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Complaint Management Quality Systems and Compliance colleagues to report adverse events (AEs) and product complaints.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education of patients

Public speaking/education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Clinical/Allied Health degree/licensure (preferred)

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Patient Access Liaison (PAL) to educate patients and caregivers and guide them through insurance, coverage, and reimbursement processes. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure timely access to therapies and safe, correct product use.

The PAL will travel up to 50% to patient homes, advocacy events, and congress needs, educating on disease state, product access, and affordability resources.