Gastroenterology/IBD Advanced Practice Provider Specialist

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions seeks an APP Specialist for Gastroenterology in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves engaging healthcare providers, delivering product education, and supporting optimal patient care through resource utilization.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree as an NP or PA with 3+ years in Gastroenterology. Ability to travel 75% is required, and experience in both institutional and community settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an NP or PA actively engaged in Gastroenterology/Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient care.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including some weekend conferences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on‑label product education for company‑approved products.
• Engage with target customers, including APP societies and advocacy organizations.
• Educate and champion utilization of client resources to drive optimal patient care.
• Collaborate with field teams and marketing to shape local execution.

Skills

Gastroenterology patient care

Building collaborative relationships

Knowledge of payer approval process

Education

Advanced degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Role Overview

If there’s one thing your years of clinical training and patient education have taught you, it’s how to manage priorities and move seamlessly from one challenge to the next.

Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants) are a growing and critical segment of healthcare providers (HCPs) delivering patient care. The APP Specialist, Gastroenterology is responsible for proactively and compliantly engaging with HCPs at a local level to identify marketplace needs, provide disease state and product education, and to support HCPs in appropriate utilization of our client’s access and fulfillment resources. The APP‑Specialist will compliantly collaborate with other field team members in delivering all role responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on‑label product education to support appropriate utilization of company‑approved products
• Engage with target customers, including APP societies and advocacy organizations, both in or outside of office settings, including conferences to uncover marketplace needs
• Educate and champion utilization of client resources to drive optimal patient experience and care
• Continuously and compliantly collaborate with field teams and home office marketing team to shape local execution, and APP‑specific strategies and materials

Essential Requirements

• Advanced degree as either Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• 3+ years as an NP or PA actively engaged in Gastroenterology/Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient care
• Track record of building productive, collaborative relationships with individuals of varied educational background and performing different roles within an ecosystem
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including some weekend conferences

Desired Requirements

• NP or PA experience working in both institutional/academic setting and community office
• Strong knowledge as it relates to payer approval process, and solid business acumen
• Ability to translate customer feedback into potential solutions