Patient Access Liaison - Tepezza - Columbus, Ohio

Amgen SA; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Patient Access Liaison (PAL) to support patients, caregivers, and providers in navigating insurance coverage and reimbursement pathways for Amgen therapies. This field-based role collaborates with Market Access and Site of Care teams to ensure timely access to therapies.

You will educate on prior authorization, coding, and billing, manage patient cases, and resolve barriers. Travel up to 50% is expected in this matrix field role.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent healthcare degree with strong reimbursement knowledge.
• Experience with buy-and-bill or infused therapies and reimbursement processes preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical/problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work in a matrix field environment and travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource on patient access and reimbursement for infused and specialty therapies.
• Assist patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in navigating insurance benefits, prior authorization requirements, and reimbursement processes.
• Support the identification and resolution of access challenges, including coverage questions, prior authorization barriers, and denied claims.
• Provide education regarding coding and billing considerations relevant to therapy access.
• Develop relationships with patients and caregivers through phone, virtual, and in-person engagement.
• Educate physician offices and sites of care on therapy coverage pathways and reimbursement processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel likeyou’repart of something bigger,it’sbecause you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980,we’vehelped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas – Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease – we reachthousandsof patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team,you’llhelp make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, andscience-based. If you have a passion for solving complex challenges and driving meaningful impact for patients,you’llthrive as part of the Amgen team.

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. As a global biotechnology leader, we collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative therapies that reach millions of patients worldwide.It’stime for a career you can be proud of.

Live

What you will do

Let’sdo this.Let’schange the world.

The Patient Access Liaison (PAL) is a field-based patient access and reimbursement specialist responsible for supporting patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and sites of care in navigating insurance coverage and reimbursement pathways for Amgen therapies.

The PAL serves as a key resource in helping stakeholders understand payer requirements, prior authorization processes, reimbursement considerations, and available patient support resources. The role focuses on ensuringtimelyand sustained access to therapy by addressing reimbursement barriers and providing education to patients and providers on coverage and financialassistanceprograms.

Working within a collaborative field environment, the PAL partners with internal teams including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Marketing, Case Management, and Site of Care teams to support the patient journey. The role operates with independence in managing assigned patient cases and contributesfieldinsights that inform broader access strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Access and Reimbursement Support

• Serve as a resource on patient access and reimbursement for infused and specialty therapies.
• Assistpatients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in navigating insurance benefits, prior authorization requirements, and reimbursement processes.
• Support the identification and resolution of access challenges, including coverage questions, prior authorization barriers, and denied claims.
• Provide educationregardingcoding and billing considerations relevant to therapy access.

Patient and Caregiver Engagement

• Develop relationships with patients and caregivers through phone, virtual, and in-person engagement.
• Secure written or electronic patient HIPAA authorization within assigned geography.
• Assess individual patient needs and provide education and resources that support access to therapy.
• Educate patients on coverage considerations and the stepsrequiredto obtain prior authorization.
• Provide informationregardingco-payassistanceprograms, national foundations, and free drug programs whenappropriate.

Provider and Site-of-Care Education

• Educate physician offices and sites of care on therapy coverage pathways and reimbursement processes.
• Provide informationregardingcommon prior authorization requirements, coding considerations, and billing practices.
• Support healthcare providers and infusion centers in navigating reimbursement questions related to patient cases.

Access Issue Resolution

• Investigate patient access challenges before and after infusion.
• Support physician offices and sites of care in reviewing denied claims andidentifyingpotential next steps.
• Escalate complex or systemic reimbursement issues toappropriate internalstakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Case Managers, and Site of Care teams to support patient access initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensureappropriate resourcesare available to support patient access.
• Share field insightsregardingpayer policies and reimbursement challenges.

Compliance, Safety, and Operational Excellence

• Adhereto company policies, compliance guidance, andapplicable tofederal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure activities align with HIPAA privacy requirements and internal compliance guidelines.
• Report adverse events and product complaints through established pharmacovigilance processes.
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation of activities and interactionsin Amgen’s internal system.

Win

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications

• Level 5
• Doctorate degree
• OR
• Master’s degree and2years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree and4years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
• OR
• Associate’s degree and8yearsof patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience
• OR
• High school diploma / GED and 10years ofpatient services and/or access and reimbursement experience

Basic Qualifications - Level 6

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience
• OR
• Master's degree and 4 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience
• OR
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supportingbuy-and-bill or infused pharmaceutical therapies
• Rare disease or orphan drug experience
• Clinical background such as nursing or allied health
• Understanding of reimbursement processes including prior authorization, appeals, and denied claims management
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with internal and OIG compliance guidelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex patient situations and resolve access barriers
• Experience working in cross-functional field teams
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office, CRM,AIand relevant systems
• Access and reimbursement knowledge
• Prior authorization processes
• Healthcare reimbursement systems
• Coding and billing awareness
• Patient support program knowledge
• Compliance and privacy requirements
• Learning agilityDecision quality
• Stakeholder engagement
• Ability to respond rapidly to urgent access needs to preventtreatment delays or lapses
• Ability tooperateeffectively inmatrix field environments
• Travel up to50%, including occasional overnight and weekend commitments

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

The annual base salary range is from $158,394 -$185,578 for Level 5 , $164,276 - $ 222,256 for Level 6. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Application deadline

Amgen's application deadline is 10/23/2026; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.