Southeast Director, Access & Reimbursement

Travere Therapeutics; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 181,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Access & Reimbursement to lead a dynamic team focused on enhancing patient access to life-changing therapies for rare diseases. This pivotal role involves mentoring a skilled team, developing strategic plans, and ensuring healthcare providers and patients have the necessary resources for therapy initiation and continuation. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while driving impactful changes in the rare disease community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in access and reimbursement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Work-Life Balance Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharma/biotech with specialty pharma experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years leading teams in access & reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focused on patient access and fulfillment activities.
• Develop strategic plans for access & reimbursement in nephrology.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Patient Access

Reimbursement Strategies

Healthcare Provider Relationships

Coaching and Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Insurance Reimbursement Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10+ years in Pharma/Biotech

5+ years in Specialty Medicine

3+ years as Field Reimbursement Manager

3+ years Leading Teams

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Department:

104075 Global Market Access & HEOR

Location:

Florida - Remote, Georgia - Remote, North Carolina - Remote, South Carolina - Remote, Virginia - Remote

Join a global team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with rare diseases.

At Travere Therapeutics, our success depends on our exceptional employees. We focus on meeting the unique needs of rare patients and are committed to making a meaningful impact. Our passionate team thrives in a collaborative, diverse, and fast-paced environment, driven by our mission to deliver life-changing therapies for rare diseases. We uphold values of patients, courage, community, and collaboration to realize our vision of leading innovation and hope in the rare disease community.

We are in rare for life, continually pioneering new paths to advance science and service for our patients.

Position Summary:

The Director, Access & Reimbursement (DAR) leads and mentors a team of Access & Reimbursement Managers (ARMs), overseeing activities related to patient access and fulfillment across nephrology healthcare provider accounts, and executing our patient access field reimbursement strategy. The role ensures healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers have the necessary information, tools, and resources to start and maintain therapy, while maintaining compliant communication across internal teams including Patient Experience, Specialty Pharmacy, Market Access, and Field Sales.

The Director will develop, mentor, and lead a skilled team knowledgeable in nephrology, healthcare markets, and access & fulfillment, focusing on the impact for patients starting or continuing therapy with Travere products.

Responsibilities

• Hire, mentor, develop, and lead a field access & reimbursement team responsible for local access & fulfillment activities
• Ensure providers, patients, and caregivers are equipped with the necessary information, tools, and resources to support therapy initiation and continuation
• Use KPIs and analytics to optimize field execution
• Develop strategic plans and manage their implementation in a dynamic environment
• Create a regional vision, foster team culture, motivate performance, build customer relationships, and achieve team goals
• Manage team performance, provide coaching, and address issues proactively
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies through oversight and training
• Coach team members to expedite patient access effectively
• Identify and address access & fulfillment obstacles, leveraging knowledge of pharmacy benefits, specialty pharmacy, and REMS
• Develop regional business plans to enhance patient initiation and pull-through metrics
• Become an expert in access & reimbursement, providing training and guidance to the team
• Collaborate with sales and leadership teams to support customer needs
• Establish communication routines between ARMs, hub services, REMS, specialty pharmacy, and payers
• Support field activities through field visits and virtual calls to aid development, resolve issues, and coach
• Build relationships with key accounts for smooth onboarding of FILSPARI
• Train team on coverage strategies and payer coverage updates
• Ensure key messages on access and fulfillment are integrated into customer engagement
• Analyze regional performance, identify capability gaps, and coordinate organizational responses

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; equivalent experience may be considered
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech or related fields, with preference for specialty pharma, nephrology, or rare disease experience
• 5+ years in specialty medicine with a focus on access & reimbursement
• 3+ years as a field reimbursement manager
• 3+ years leading teams with demonstrated success in coaching and development

Additional Skills/Experience:

• Alignment with Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, and Teamwork
• Cross-functional experience in training, marketing, operations, or payer projects
• Experience managing access complexities for new-to-market medications
• Knowledge of specialty pharmacy products and networks
• Ability to build relationships with healthcare providers, sales teams, and payers
• Deep understanding of insurance reimbursement including Medicare, VA, and private payers
• Skills in educating on reimbursement processes such as prior authorizations and appeals
• Proficiency with basic MS Office tools
• Ability to resolve issues and educate virtually
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing performance and developing talent
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and budgets
• Flexibility to adapt to changing plans and strategies
• Field-based role requiring residence near a major airport, valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the region

Additional Information:

Travere is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer. We offer comprehensive benefits including health, financial, work-life, and well-being programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match, and generous paid time off.

Our compensation package includes base salary and incentives, with a target range of $181,000 - $235,000, depending on experience and location.

Applications are accepted continuously until the position is filled. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].