Sr. Field Reimbursement Manager, Global Rare Diseases

Chiesi USA, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiesi USA, Inc. is seeking a Field Reimbursement Manager to provide reimbursement education and patient access expertise to leading HAE centers and the healthcare provider (HCP) community. This role ensures patients successfully initiate and maintain therapy.

The position collaborates with Regional Disease Account Managers, HCPs, specialty pharmacies, payers, patients, and our HUB vendor partner, with up to 50% travel and field-based duties in Minneapolis or Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years in biopharmaceutical industry including Pharmaceutical/Rare Disease Sales, Access & Reimbursement, Market Access or other relevant expertise.
• 3+ years in Access and Reimbursement.
• Rare disease reimbursement experience in the US.
• Experience working with 3rd party HUB.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Understand HIPAA rules and regulations related to patient privacy.
• Must display a patient-centric mentality with a high degree of emotional intelligence and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliant reimbursement and access education to designated accounts within the assigned territory (Minneapolis, MN & Chicago, IL).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key partners and vendors to ensure a seamless experience for patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support seamless, uninterrupted access for patients and providers across the product lifecycle.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to prevent and address access and reimbursement issues. This involves providing proactive education and problem-solving strategies.
• Provide education on affordability assistance options including copay assistance.
• Provide non-medical, educational support including what to expect when initiating therapy.
• Work seamlessly and in coordination with patient support services, specialty pharmacies, HUB vendor partner and other field teams to support patient access.
• Demonstrate the ability to partner cross-functionally in a matrix environment to enhance the experience of patients and providers.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

About Us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.

About Us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.

Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a Chiesi Group’s business unit established in February 2020 and focused on research, development and commercialization of treatments and patient support services for rare and ultra-rare disorders, many of whom have limited or no treatments available.

This unit is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong synergy with the headquarters in Parma.

Rare unit has a focus on research and product development for lysosomal storage diseases, rare hematology, ophthalmology disorders and rare immunodeficiencies. The unit is also a dedicated partner with global leaders in scientific research, patient advocacy and care.

Discover more here.

Who We Are Looking For

This is what you will do

The Field Reimbursement Manager will offer field-based reimbursement education and patient access expertise to leading HAE centers and the healthcare provider (HCP) community. This role is crucial to ensure that patients successfully initiate and maintain therapy.

Acting as the primary contact for all reimbursement and access-related inquiries, the Field Reimbursement Manager will collaborate with the Regional Disease Account Managers (RDAMs), HCPs, specialty pharmacies, payers, patients, and our HUB vendor partner. We are seeking a candidate who is deeply committed and passionate about achieving outstanding results while delivering and advancing exceptional patient care with a specialized focus and dedication to the HAE community.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Provide compliant reimbursement and access education to designated accounts within the assigned territory (Minneapolis, MN & Chicago, IL)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key partners and vendors to ensure a seamless experience for patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs)
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support seamless, uninterrupted access for patients and providers across the product lifecycle
• Serve as a subject matter expert to prevent and address access and reimbursement issues. This involves providing proactive education and problem-solving strategies
• Provide education on affordability assistance options including copay assistance
• Provide non-medical, educational support including what to expect when initiating therapy
• Work seamlessly and in coordination with patient support services, specialty pharmacies, HUB vendor partner and other field teams to support patient access
• Demonstrate the ability to partner cross-functionally in a matrix environment to enhance the experience of patients and providers

You will need to have

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry including Pharmaceutical/Rare Disease Sales, Access & Reimbursement, Market Access or other relevant expertise
• 3+ years in Access and Reimbursement
• Rare disease reimbursement experience in the US
• Experience working with 3rd party HUB
• Innovative mindset with the ability to meet the needs of internal and external customers
• Understand HIPAA rules and regulations related to patient privacy
• Must display a patient-centric mentality with a high degree of emotional intelligence and empathy

We would prefer for you to have

• Previous experience working in a commercial-stage biotech company
• Experience working directly with patients strongly preferred
• Rare disease experience supporting access for a commercially available (in-line) product in the US

Location

Field-Based/Remote position, up to 50% travel as necessary to meet job requirements; Candidates should live in/near the following Territory locations: Minneapolis, MN or Chicago, IL.

Compensation

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $161,280 to $197,120. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What We Offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.