Field Reimbursement Manager, Rare Disease-South

Kyowa Kirin North America • Kansas City, MO

2d • $160,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.
Ideal candidates would like near a major airport.
South –
Coverage: OK, KS, MO, AR, LA, MS, AL, SC
Ideal locations to reside: Kansas City, St. Louis, Birmingham
Job Summary:
The Field Reimbursement Manager is a regionally field based position that provides reimbursement and access support for patients who have been prescribed a rare disease product. Reporting to the Director, Patient Access Solutions, he/she will work closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and ancillary staff, as well as patients and caregivers of patients to prevent and address barriers to patient access and reimbursement. Also, this candidate will align with Kyowa Kirin’s Commercial and Patient Services Team(s), to ensure that the team is collaborating on behalf of patients, their care teams, and other therapy partners to ensure access to uninterrupted therapy and support throughout the patient treatment journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Market Access and/or Patient Services role, with extensive prior knowledge in patient access and reimbursement required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• 3+ years informal leadership experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry required, product launch experience a plus
• Highly Patient Focused
• Exceptional enthusiasm with a drive to succeed
• Demonstrated track record of professional growth
• Ability to strategically think and tactically execute on patient and departmental objectives
• Ability to collaborate, educate and lead peers all while working cohesively within a team environment, both office and field based
• Ability to assist with providing information regarding complex reimbursement and processes to patients and their medical professionals
• Remain professional during interactions with all patients, families, and other medical professionals
• Excellent organizational, written, listening, and communication skills a must
• Excellent time management skills, both team and individually
• Ability to influence others without authority
• Understanding of specialty channel patient-level data
• Quick learner and ability to adapt to change
• Field based/Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work
• Requires up to 80% domestic and international travel
• KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions
• It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

Nice To Haves

• Rare Disease and Specialty products experience preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination of care to patients and their caregivers accessing a rare disease product by working with Healthcare Providers to ensure access
• In person meetings with patients, healthcare providers, and/or other office staff to discuss and educate on product specific coverage and reimbursement, alternative insurance and coverage options, and relevant information to aid in the continued access of a rare disease product.
• Assist with and provide information and education regarding general reimbursement and process related information and assistance to help HCPs obtain reimbursement for their patients
• Ensure that all patients and providers are well educated and informed throughout the treatment journey to ensure and maintain treatment schedule as prescribed by their provider
• Subject matter expert on relevant reimbursement topics related to rare disease therapy
• Billing, reimbursement, and procurement options expert
• Able to provide support to help troubleshoot billing and coverage hurdles with office staff
• Provide ongoing support and input to Kyowa Kirin’s Patient Services, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Legal/Compliance, and Medical team partners as needed in order to provide on-going support
• Liaison with Kyowa Kirin’s Commercial team’s internal and external stakeholders
• Attend meetings and represent Kyowa Kirin at industry conferences as needed
• Attendance at company sponsored and external customer meetings when requested
• Expertise in regionally based plan/policy as well as nationally and government funded plans
• Understanding of company based and external alternative co-pay and financial support programs, 501c3 and other advocacy groups

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Account, Business Travel Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary profit sharing
• Well-Being and Work-Life Programs Including Gympass, Nutrition Counseling, , Volunteer Time Off, Flexible Work Arrangements, Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, and TouchCare Insurance & Billing Support
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
• Perks and Discounts with Tickets at Work and LifeMart
• Reward & Recognition Programs
• Career Development and Training
• This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees