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Field Reimbursement Associate Director –Mid Atlantic

BioSpace · United States

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • $242,550 / year
  • United States

Job highlights

  • Optimize patient access to oncology products.
  • Educate healthcare professionals on reimbursement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Address patient access challenges proactively.
  • Requires 8+ years biotech/pharma experience.

About the role

Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision. We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best.

We are seeking a Field Reimbursement Associate Director – Mid Atlantic (DE, MD, VA & WV) to optimize patient access to the U.S. Oncology Business Unit (USOBU) product portfolio by providing strategic reimbursement expertise within the region. In this role, the individual will act as a subject matter expert for healthcare professionals, offering education on insurance coverage, prior authorizations, appeals, and patient support solutions to ensure timely and appropriate access to therapy. The Field Reimbursement Director will work closely with cross-functional partners, including the USOBU Here2Assist HUB, Strategic Account Management, Sales, and Market Access teams, to proactively navigate complex payer environments, address reimbursement challenges, and enhance provider understanding of evolving coverage dynamics. This is a field-based position reporting to the Director, Field Reimbursement Lead - East.

How Will You Contribute

  • Serve as the patient access subject matter expert for all USOBU therapies within your assigned geography
  • Educate healthcare professionals and practice staff on payer coverage, prior authorization requirements, step edits, appeals processes, and reimbursement pathways across all sites of care
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration with USOBU Here2Asssit HUB, Strategic Account Management, Sales and Market Access to optimize patient access and enhance customer experience
  • Identify, triage, and escalate patient access issues, driving timely resolution through engagement with relevant internal and external stakeholders
  • Liaise with USOBU Here2Assist HUB to update healthcare professionals on Rx status, program eligibility and patient support options
  • Develop practical strategies to address access needs for targeted customers, ensuring streamlined processes and patient support
  • Support onboarding new accounts by assessing practice workflows, identifying reimbursement challenges, and sharing appropriate patient support resources
  • Monitor and communicate evolving payer landscape, coverage changes, and access trends within oncology to internal and external stakeholders across your region
  • Maintain deep expertise in oncology reimbursement dynamics, including Medicare Part B/D, commercial payer processes, and state Medicaid policies
  • Document all field activities in CRM systems in accordance with compliance and company policies

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or related field required
  • 8+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry including 4+ years of patient access or relevant reimbursement experience in oncology required
  • 2+ years of ‘buy and bill’ required
  • Demonstrated experience in buy and bill reimbursement, specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, copay assistance, and HUB services required
  • Launch experience in oncology for both oral and injectable products highly preferred
  • Proven ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders through effective cross-functional partnership
  • Strong communicator, translating complex concepts into clear, concise messages both verbally and in writing
  • Commitment to Takeda’s core values—Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance—with Integrity at the center
  • Must reside in DE / MD/ VA / WV or live in close proximity to designated area of responsibility
  • Ability to travel 50–75%
  • Valid driver’s license

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Takeda Compensation And Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Key skills/competency

Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology, Patient Access, Reimbursement Expertise, Healthcare Professionals, Insurance Coverage, Prior Authorizations, Appeals, Patient Support Solutions, Payer Dynamics, Oncology Reimbursement.

Skills & topics

  • Field Reimbursement
  • Associate Director
  • Oncology
  • Patient Access
  • Reimbursement
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Biotech
  • Market Access
  • Payer
  • Healthcare

How to get hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight your 8+ years in biotech/pharma and 4+ years in oncology reimbursement and patient access. Emphasize 'buy and bill' experience.
  • Tailor your cover letter: Showcase your understanding of Takeda's mission and your commitment to their core values. Address your specific experience in the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with payer dynamics, patient support programs, and cross-functional collaboration. Practice explaining complex reimbursement concepts clearly.
  • Research Takeda: Understand their focus on oncology and patient support. Mention their commitment to innovation and their 'Global Top Employer' status.
  • Network: Connect with Takeda employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company culture and the role.

Technical preparation

Master oncology reimbursement principles (Part B/D, commercial, Medicaid).,Understand 'buy and bill' and specialty pharmacy processes.,Familiarize with prior authorization and appeal workflows.,Practice explaining complex payer policies clearly.

Behavioral questions

Describe a complex patient access barrier overcome.,How do you build trust with healthcare professionals?,Tell me about collaborating with cross-functional teams.,How do you adapt to changing payer landscapes?

Frequently asked questions

What is the Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology role at Takeda about?
The Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology role at Takeda focuses on optimizing patient access to oncology products within the Mid-Atlantic region by providing expert reimbursement guidance to healthcare professionals and navigating payer environments.
What are the key responsibilities for the Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology at Takeda?
Key responsibilities include educating healthcare professionals on coverage, prior authorizations, and appeals; collaborating with internal teams; identifying and resolving patient access issues; and staying informed about oncology reimbursement trends.
What qualifications are needed for the Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology position at Takeda?
A Bachelor's degree, 8+ years in biotech/pharma (4+ in oncology reimbursement/patient access), and 2+ years of 'buy and bill' experience are required. Launch experience in oncology is highly preferred.
Is this a remote or on-site position for the Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology role?
This is a field-based position requiring travel and residing in or near DE, MD, VA, or WV. While based in a specific region, the role involves significant travel, and the listing indicates 'USA - VA - Virtual' as a location, suggesting a flexible work arrangement within the territory.
What is the salary range for the Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology at Takeda?
The estimated U.S. Base Salary Range for this role is $154,400.00 to $242,550.00 annually, with the actual offer depending on qualifications and experience.
What benefits does Takeda offer to a Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology?
Takeda offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, and paid vacation/sick time.
How important is experience with 'buy and bill' for the Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology role?
Experience with 'buy and bill' is a requirement, with at least 2 years specifically needed. Demonstrated experience in this area, along with specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, and HUB services, is crucial.
What is Takeda's culture like for a Field Reimbursement Associate Director Oncology?
Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace focused on transforming patient care. They are committed to innovation, excellence, and empowering employees through life-changing work, and are recognized as a Global Top Employer.