Remote Regional Patient Access Lead – Rare Disease

Amgen; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 176,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Regional Lead Patient Access - Rare Disease to lead a field-based team of Patient Access Liaisons. You will shape strategic direction, coordinate with Area Sales Directors, and help healthcare providers access Amgen therapies.

The role emphasizes people management, training, and data-driven performance. Travel 50–75% and collaboration across cross-functional teams are essential components of the job.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree and 2 years of Patient Access experience OR
• Masters Degree and 4 years of Patient Access experience OR
• Bachelors Degree and 6 years of Patient Access experience
• Experience in pharma or medical industry
• People management experience or proven initiative and success developing toward people management
• Experience in rare diseases and/or applicable disorders
• Facility with key performance metrics and data analysis
• Previous patient educator or patient access experience
• Previous experience calling on patients and/or healthcare providers
• Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications
• Knowledge of insurance, reimbursement, and foundation assistance within the healthcare industry
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and cross-functional teamwork
• Requires 50-75 % regional travel, including some overnight and weekend commitments
• Excellent presentation and PowerPoint skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Professional, proactive demeanor
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of patient access liaisons.
• Accountable for the performance, training, and compliance of the team
• Develop key performance metrics appropriate to the team’s efforts and company business objectives
• Track each team member’s performance against key metrics
• Develop each team member individually as needed to fulfill the role in each region
• Work with Hub Services, Case Managers, AllCare Care Managers, Patient Engagement Marketing and Training to support patient access to medications.
• Ensure the team has appropriate fundamental and ongoing training and expertise
• Identify new patient needs throughout the year and work with cross-functional teams to communicate those needs effectively
• Coordinate team participation in national and local patient meetings and events
• Oversee and support patient programs, if applicable, to satisfy current patient educational needs
• Develop presentations on the group objectives and performance as needed, at least quarterly

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Education

Doctorate degree

Masters degree

Bachelors degree

Job description

Amgen is seeking a Regional Lead Patient Access - Rare Disease to lead a field-based team of Patient Access Liaisons. You will shape strategic direction, coordinate with Area Sales Directors, and help healthcare providers access Amgen therapies.

The role emphasizes people management, training, and data-driven performance. Travel 50–75% and collaboration across cross-functional teams are essential components of the job.