NeuroPsych Regional Patient Access Manager

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

📋 Description

• The Regional Patient Access Manager (RPAM) plays a crucial role, focusing on three (3) primary responsibilities: 1) offering field access support services and education to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) to optimize patient access to Company products and expedite treatment initiation.

• Engaging with all Specialty Pharmacies (SPs), Closed Door Pharmacies (CDPs) – including Genoa, and Patient-Physician Services (HUB partner) to support Neurocrine Biosciences products marketed in the U.S.

• Maintaining and enhancing the integrity of the Neurocrine Biosciences pharmacy distribution network by performing all vetting activities within a designated area, including communicating approvals, denials, or any subsequent removals from the network.

• Offering support and education to all HCP entities regarding coverage issues for on-label prescriptions for Company products that are already in process; providing access support services, guidance on processes and forms, and education on payer-specific coverage issues along with Company patient financial support programs.

• Serving as a subject matter expert on regional and national payer coverage policies and procedures.

• Collaborating cross-functionally with field sales, network pharmacies, market access, commercial analytics, and operations.

• Working closely with Payer Marketing to develop materials that enhance customer awareness of essential coverage requirements.

• Additionally, the RPAM will act as a key operational professional to ensure that the distribution network operates at optimal effectiveness by leveraging end-user feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BS/BA degree in a related field AND at least 6 years of commercial experience in pharma/biotech, with a minimum of 2 years in specialty pharmacy/market access.

• Experience with specialty products, preferably within the CNS field.

• Previous roles in other areas of pharma/biotech are desirable.

• Alternatively, a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred, accompanied by 4+ years of relevant experience.

• OR a PharmD or PhD with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

• Deep understanding of specialty pharmacies, managed care, pharmacy benefit managers, and government payers and their impact on product access.

• Excellent knowledge of patient support programs, including reimbursement assistance and financial aid adherence programs.

• Strong comprehension of the prescription adjudication process.

• Ability to effectively communicate payer coverage criteria and prior authorization processes.

• Previous experience in diverse functions within pharma/biotech is a plus, including sales, management, marketing, and managed markets.

• A solid grasp of current issues within the marketplace, pharmaceutical industry, and national healthcare system.

• Willingness to travel overnight up to 60% of the time, which may include working with field sales, attending business meetings, industry events, and collaborating with key customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the applicable plans' terms and conditions.

• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Annual bonus opportunity with a target of 30% of the earned base salary.

• Eligibility to partake in our equity-based long-term incentive program.