Field Access Manager - Dermatology

Takeda•San Francisco, CA

4d•$116,000 - $182,270•Onsite

About The Position

As a Field Access Manager on the Patient Access team, you will play a proactive role in supporting patients by enhancing access to therapies across Takeda’s portfolio. Acting as a trusted educational resource to healthcare providers and institutions, you will help address patient access barriers through strategic provider engagement and patient-focused support. As a vital member of the Patient Access team, you will be at the forefront of Takeda’s mission to empower patients and providers by navigating access challenges and delivering impactful solutions to improve the patient journey.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
5+ years of field-based experience in account management, sales or medical affair
Strong knowledge of the reimbursement landscape and the practice management environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute account-based strategies to drive patient access outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise in account management, relationship development, and issue resolution.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility to meet evolving customer and organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in patient services or reimbursement roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or rare disease industry.
Dermatology therapeutic area experience.
Product launch experience.
Experience in healthcare policy, reimbursement, market access, or related fields.
Familiarity with buy-and-bill and pharmacy models.
Experience with specialty or high-cost therapies in chronic or acute care settings.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key educational resource for providers to help navigate reimbursement and patient access challenges, ensuring timely and effective patient access to Takeda’s therapies.
Deliver tailored, field-based education on reimbursement processes to health care providers, including provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other healthcare stakeholders. Anticipate and address access challenges to support patient care.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations, identifying and resolving reimbursement and patient access issues to ensure seamless and timely access to therapy.
Provide education and support to internal teams, equipping colleagues with the knowledge and tools to address complex reimbursement and patient access scenarios effectively.
Stay informed on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements to proactively address patient access challenges.