Associate Director, Field Reimbursement, Immunology, Gastroenterology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Oversees and nurtures a regional team of Field Reimbursement Managers who inform healthcare providers (HCPs) about AbbVie’s Immunology Patient Support Programs, focusing on patient access and reimbursement inquiries pertaining to AbbVie’s Immunology portfolio.

• Guides, mentors, and supports the FRM team to ensure the delivery of compliant and effective access and reimbursement services.

• Engages in field ride-alongs to evaluate performance, confirms the utilization of AbbVie-approved tools, and offers targeted coaching aligned with organizational strategic goals.

• Collaborates with Patient Services, Managed Health Care, Sales, and the Access & Reimbursement Hub to ensure consistent and compliant execution of programs.

• Incorporates patient access programs into local and regional strategies; identifies and addresses training needs.

• Monitors changes in healthcare policy and shares pertinent insights with the FRM team.

• Analyzes call activity and operational capacity using analytics tools.

• Establishes quality control measures to guarantee adherence to AbbVie standards and procedures.

• Promotes professional development for direct reports, ensuring clear career advancement and performance management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in coverage, coding, managed healthcare, and/or market access in neuroscience in Managed Health Care, Payer Account Management, Field Reimbursement Manager, or an equivalent position.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading field teams, with proven success in team coaching, management, and personnel development.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the technical payer policy processes, systems, and requirements for coverage, coding, and payment for specialty medications.

• Proven understanding of the regulations, rules, and risks associated with providing reimbursement support services and the ability to monitor and mitigate those risks.

• Extensive technical knowledge of coverage, coding, payment, and distribution of specialty products, along with the regulations governing reimbursement support provision.

• In-depth understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and their associated reimbursement dynamics.

• Strong grasp of drug acquisition and dispensing within the Neuroscience sector (including the roles of Specialty Pharmacies, Specialty Distributors, and white-bagging, etc.).

• Proven track record of strong contributions in leadership.

• Valid driver’s license: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and fulfill safe driving requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan available for eligible employees.

• Opportunity to participate in long-term incentive programs.