Director, Achon Family Access Manager

📋 Description

• Strategic Leadership: Formulate and implement an innovative strategy for family access that aligns with BridgeBio's goals, ensuring individuals affected by rare conditions can obtain the company's products.

• Team Leadership: Oversee a team of Family Access Managers (FAM), providing guidance, coaching, and support to maximize the team's effectiveness.

• Family Access Strategy: Supervise the creation of FAM tools and the execution of access strategies, which may require collaboration with pharmacies, health systems, and providers to enhance patient access for families.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Assess and coordinate with BridgeBio's advocacy team on advocacy meetings to attend, representing BridgeBio effectively.

• Compliance: Guarantee that all reimbursement and patient access initiatives comply with healthcare regulations and corporate compliance standards, including relevant laws and industry norms.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with healthcare providers (both prescribers and staff), payers, the Hub, and pharmacies to facilitate patient access and resolve access issues.

• Data Analysis: Employ data analysis and reporting tools to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of family access processes, identifying areas for enhancement and executing necessary modifications.

• Policy and Market Analysis: Remain informed about shifts in healthcare policy, market conditions, and healthcare trends that could influence patient access.

• Budget Management: Oversee the budget for the team of FAMs, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.

• Quality Assurance: Establish quality assurance protocols to ensure every team member meets the team's standards and expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field (Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, Genetics, Pharmacy, etc.). A Master’s degree or equivalent is an advantage.

• 15+ years of experience in Access and/or sales within the Pharmaceutical or Healthcare sectors, including experience with rare diseases and product launches.

• 5+ years of experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Preferred experience in Patient Services, Market Access, Reimbursement, or Patient Access Management.

• Familiarity with Specialty Pharmacy Networks and Patient Services Hubs.

• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare reimbursement processes and regulations.

• Outstanding leadership and team management capabilities.

• Strong knowledge of the payer landscape, including government (Medicaid) and commercial payers.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration.

• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and AI technologies.

• Experience in Genetics, Endocrinology, or Rare Diseases is a plus.

• Strong understanding of Compliance with HIPAA regulations, OIG guidance, Advertising and Promotion requirements, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and relevant policies, best practices, and guidelines.

• Commitment to patient-centered support and ensuring access to innovative treatments.

• Willingness to travel up to 50-60%, including occasional weekends.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation in line with market standards.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

• Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking.

• Referral bonuses for successfully hired candidates.

• Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office workdays.

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependents.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Fertility and family-forming benefits.

• Enhanced mental health support, including therapy and coaching resources.

• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.

• Flexible, "take-what-you-need" paid time off and company-paid holidays.

• Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to support personal and family needs.