West Director, Access & Reimbursement

Travere Therapeutics; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 181,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases. As the Director of Access & Reimbursement, you will lead a dynamic team focused on enhancing patient access to therapies. This role involves mentoring, strategic planning, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure healthcare providers and patients have the necessary resources. With a commitment to innovation and patient-centered values, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare for rare disease patients. If you thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Work-life balance benefits

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharma/biotech with nephrology experience preferred.
• Proficient in access & reimbursement processes and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Access & Reimbursement Managers to optimize patient access.
• Develop strategic plans and manage execution in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Nephrology expertise

Access & Reimbursement knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

10+ years in pharma/biotech

5+ years in specialty medicines

3+ years as a field reimbursement manager

Tools

Analytics tools

CRM software

Job description

Department:

104075 Global Market Access & HEOR

Location:

Arizona - Remote, California - Remote, Colorado - Remote, Oregon - Remote, Utah - Remote, Washington - Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

The Director, Access & Reimbursement (DAR) leads and coaches a team of Access & Reimbursement Managers (ARMs) responsible for access & fulfillment activities across nephrology healthcare provider accounts and executing patient access field reimbursement strategies. The role focuses on enabling healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers with information, tools, and resources to start and stay on therapy, while ensuring compliant communication across internal teams.

The Director will mentor, develop, and lead a diverse team skilled in nephrology, healthcare marketplace, and access & fulfillment, impacting patient therapy initiation and continuation.

Responsibilities include:

1. Hiring, mentoring, developing, and leading a field access & reimbursement team responsible for local access & fulfillment activities.
2. Ensuring healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers are equipped with necessary information and resources.
3. Utilizing KPIs & analytics to optimize field execution.
4. Developing strategic plans and managing team execution in a fast-paced environment.
5. Creating team culture, motivating performance, building customer relationships, and achieving goals.
6. Managing performance, providing coaching, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
7. Training team members on technical aspects of coverage and payer coverage changes.
8. Developing regional business plans to optimize patient experience and pull-through metrics.
9. Maintaining expertise in access & reimbursement and providing training to the team.
10. Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and communication with sales and leadership.
11. Supporting field activities through field visits and virtual calls for development and coaching.
12. Building relationships with key accounts to support onboarding processes.
13. Analyzing regional performance and addressing capability gaps.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech, with experience in nephrology, rare disease, REMS preferred.
• 5+ years in specialty medicines with a focus on access & reimbursement.
• 3+ years as a field reimbursement manager and as a team leader.

Additional Skills/Experience:

• Alignment with Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, Teamwork.
• Experience in training, access marketing, operations, payer projects.
• Knowledge of new-to-market medication access complexities and specialty pharmacy products.
• Ability to build relationships with HCPs, office staff, sales, and hubs.
• Understanding of insurance reimbursement, Medicare, VA, and education on reimbursement processes.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and virtual issue resolution.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in managing performance, projects, timelines, and budgets.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes and travel up to 50% within the region.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Travere is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer. We offer comprehensive total rewards, including health, financial, work-life benefits, and competitive compensation with a target base pay of $181,000 - $235,000, depending on experience and location.