LTC Regional Patient Access Manager

Role Overview

• Provides field access support services and education to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)
• Communicates with all Specialty Pharmacies (SPs) and Closed Door Pharmacies (CDPs) in support of Neurocrine Biosciences marketed products
• Builds and upholds the integrity of Neurocrine Biosciences pharmacy distribution network by conducting vetting activities
• Provides access support services, processes and forms to HCP entities on coverage issues
• Works cross-functionally and collaboratively with field sales, network pharmacies, market access, commercial analytics and operations
• Monitors processes and proposes new strategies related to workflow

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in related field AND 6+ years of pharma/biotech commercial experience, with 2+ years of experience with specialty pharmacy/market access.
• Specialty product experience, with CNS preferred.
• Previous experience in other functions in pharma/biotech desired.
• OR Master’s degree or MBA preferred AND 4+ years of related experience
• OR PharmD or PhD AND 2+ years of related experience
• Has knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines
• Works to improve tools and processes within functional area
• Developing reputation inside the company as it relates to area of expertise
• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
• Exhibits leadership skill and ability, typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Sees broader picture, impact on multiple departments/divisions
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work in a cross functional environment and handle multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross functional team success
• Strong understanding of specialty pharmacies, managed care, pharmacy benefit managers and government payers and their impact on product access
• Excellent working knowledge of patient support programs, including reimbursement support, financial assistance adherence programs, etc.
• Strong understanding of prescription adjudication process
• Ability to communicate payer coverage criteria and prior authorization processes
• Ability to travel overnight up to 60% (travel consists of working with field sales, attending business meeting, industry meetings, and working with key customers)

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans