Northwest Field Reimbursement Director, Oncology Access

Takeda; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Oncology is seeking a Field Reimbursement Associate Director – Northwest to optimize patient access for USOBU therapies. This field-based role covers the Northwest region and reports to the Director, Field Reimbursement Lead - West.

You will educate healthcare professionals on payer coverage, prior authorizations, and reimbursement pathways, while partnering with HUB, Sales, and Market Access to enhance patient access and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or related field required.
• 8+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical industry with 4+ years patient access or oncology reimbursement experience required.
• 2+ years of buy and bill experience required.
• Experience in buy and bill reimbursement, specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, copay assistance, and HUB services required.
• Launch experience in oncology for both oral and injectable products highly preferred.
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders through cross-functional partnership.
• Must reside in WA or close proximity; travel 50-75%.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient access subject matter expert for all USOBU therapies within your assigned geography.
• Educate healthcare professionals and practice staff on payer coverage, prior authorization requirements, step edits, appeals processes, and reimbursement pathways across all sites of care.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with USOBU Here2Assist HUB, Strategic Account Management, Sales and Market Access to optimize patient access and enhance customer experience.
• Identify, triage, and elevate patient access issues, driving timely resolution through engagement with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with USOBU Here2Assist HUB to update healthcare professionals on Rx status, program eligibility and patient support options.
• Develop practical strategies to address access needs for targeted customers, ensuring streamlined processes and patient support.
• Support onboarding new accounts by assessing practice workflows, identifying reimbursement challenges, and sharing appropriate patient support resources.
• Monitor and communicate evolving payer landscape, coverage changes, and access trends within oncology to internal and external stakeholders across your region.
• Maintain deep expertise in oncology reimbursement dynamics, including Medicare Part B/D, commercial payer processes, and state Medicaid policies.
• Document all field activities in CRM systems in accordance with compliance and company policies.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Strategic reimbursement

Field-based knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Takeda Oncology is seeking a Field Reimbursement Associate Director – Northwest to optimize patient access for USOBU therapies. This field-based role covers the Northwest region and reports to the Director, Field Reimbursement Lead - West.

You will educate healthcare professionals on payer coverage, prior authorizations, and reimbursement pathways, while partnering with HUB, Sales, and Market Access to enhance patient access and experience.