Patient Support Manager (Great Lakes)

Kinsley Power Systems; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,029 - 165,044; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits package

Competitive compensation

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Agios Pharmaceuticals is seeking a dynamic Patient Support Manager to join the Market Access team. The role focuses on reimbursement support, adherence support, and connecting patients and caregivers to resources while building trusted relationships throughout the treatment journey.

The role requires engaging with patients, caregivers, and HCPs, collaborating with field and office teams, and ensuring a seamless patient experience from access through treatment initiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five+ years' experience in patient service or market access (healthcare/pharma).
• Experience with private payer, Medicare Part D and Medicaid structures and reimbursement processes.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.com.
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a best-in-class patient services program to support Agios’ commercial vision and mission.
• Maintain long-term relationships with patients, caregivers, families, and HCPs to identify and address access barriers.
• Collaborate with field-based and home-office teams to deliver a unified patient access and brand strategy.
• Assess patient needs, develop action plans, and address barriers to treatment initiation and continuity.
• Connect patients with peer resources and represent Agios at events and ambassador programs.
• Share reimbursement knowledge with customers and internal teams for complex patient cases.

Skills

Customer service

Market access

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Patient Support Manager (Great Lakes)

Who we are:

At Agios, we are fueled by connections to transform rare diseases. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture – one that sparks bold thinking and strengthens our connections with each other and with the rare disease communities we serve. We embrace diverse backgrounds with respect, active listening, and a commitment to inclusion – because our differences shape how we hire, collaborate, and innovate. Our team’s proven track record of executional excellence, combined with our depth of expertise and dedication, enables us to develop innovative medicines that reflect the priorities of rare disease communities. Our commitment is more than scientific – it’s deeply personal, grounded in the meaningful connections we have built. To learn more, visit www.agios.com and follow Agios on LinkedIn and X.

The impact you will make:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Patient Support Manager to join our growing Market Access team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. The Patient Support Manager will be responsible for providing exceptional service to patients and caregivers by offering reimbursement support, ongoing adherence support, and connecting them to relevant resources—all while building long‑lasting, trusted relationships throughout their treatment journey.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the success of a best‑in‑class patient services program to support Agios’ Commercial Vision Mission
• Maintain long‑term relationships with patients, caregivers, families, and HCPs to proactively identify and address new and ongoing barriers to access an ultra‑rare drug
• Ensure close cross‑functional collaboration with Agios field‑based and home‑office teams to ensure a One Agios, unified approach to support patient access and overall brand strategy
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience by assessing needs, developing action plans, and proactively addressing potential access barriers to support treatment initiation and ensure continuity of care.
• Help patients make connections with other patients and serve as the “face of Agios” at patient events and ambassador programs
• Effectively share reimbursement and other knowledge with customers and internal team members through collaboration and consultation for complex patient case studies
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of the access process, navigation of health‑care systems, insurance plans, payer trends, and internal/external patient and financial assistance programs
• Apply program business rules and work instructions to deliver a uniform, consistent and sustainable service experience for patients
• Maintain confidentiality of patient health information and act in compliance with all laws, regulations and Agios policies.
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of business acumen, understand Agios’ business model, and recognize the role of the patient support manager in commercializing the business and driving initiatives to achieve company goals
• Consistently leverage CRM reporting tools and data analytics to make strategic decisions about the territory and prioritize patient and customer needs
• Proficient in the use of Customer Relationship Management tool

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience directly related to patient service or market access (e.g., case management) in the healthcare or pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience in private payer, Medicare Part D and Medicaid structure, systems, and reimbursement processes
• Experience and proficiency in working with a Customer Relationship Management System, such as Salesforce.com
• Continuous improvement, problem solving and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with cross‑functional departments and to interact with various internal and external stakeholders
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Travel up to 10‑15%

Preferred Qualifications

• Rare, ultra‑rare, or genetic disease experience
• Located in the Southwest (PST or Central time zone)
• Bilingual – fluent in Mandarin

Concerned that you don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! At Agios, we value each other’s differences and recognize that teams thrive when everyone brings their unique experiences to the table. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. If you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another opening!

Work Location:

Location Agnostic: Work location for this role is based on employee’s individual preference. This role can be remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutable distance to our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees work entirely from home except for attending company‑sponsored events/meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may be required for certain company events commensurate to the above job description.

What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities.
• Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best.
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well‑rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team. For more detail on the benefits we offer at Agios, visit the Inside Agios section of our website.
• Competitive and equitable performance‑based compensation. This includes base salary and both short‑ and long‑term incentives that are connected to our business strategy and vary based on individual and company performance.
  • The current base salary range for this position is expected to be between $110,029 and $165,044 annualized; final salary will be determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience, job knowledge, skills and proficiency, degree/education, and internal comparators.
• Psychological safety. We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data‑informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.