AD, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) CV - Lexington, KY

About the role

The AD, Access & Reimbursement, NPS CV is in Lexington, KY geography. This is a remote & field-based role that covers the following, but not limited to: Lexington, KY, Roanoke, VA and Charleston, WV. Associate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 60 miles from territory.

Responsibilities

• Interact with large, complex accounts to support patient access within their aligned therapeutic area product(s), proactively provide face-to-face education on programs to providers and staff in order to support integration of those products into office processes and workflows.
• Work with key members of therapeutic area offices (e.g., executives, providers, administrators, billing and coding staff, claims departments, revenue cycle managers) in order to appropriately support patient access to products.
• Ability to analyze problems and offer solutions. Understand specifics and support questions associated with patient reimbursement and provide support on reimbursement issues with third party payers at the provider-level.
• Analyze account reimbursement issues (as needed).
• Supports pull through on local coverage decisions to enable meaningful patient access within the system. Proactively communicate policy changes or issues that could potentially affect other departments.
• Continually need to demonstrate a keen ability to problem solve and manage multiple projects. Partner closely with other Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC) field associates, including Customer Engagement (Sales) and Market Access, representing NPC with the highest integrity in accordance with NPC Values and Behaviors.
• Coordinate and communicate cross-functionally within NPC (e.g., Patient Support Center, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Market Access, Public Affairs, State & Government Affairs, Trade, Specialty Pharmacy Account Management, and other applicable third party affiliates).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Business and/or biological science education preferred. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ Years of experience in pharmaceuticals / biotech industry focused in Patient Services, Market Access, Sales, and/or account management. With 2 of those years being in a Patient Services practice support role for a specialty product(s).
• Experience working with highly complex practices and/or health systems to establish access and acquisition pathways.
• Strategic account management experience using a proactive approach to anticipate access hurdles impacting accounts and patient access.
• Deep expertise and experience integrating manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs.
• Experience with specialty products acquired through Specialty Pharmacy networks.
• Knowledge of reimbursement pathways (specialty pharmacy, buy-and-bill, retail).

Qualifications

• Candidate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the territory border.
• Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Proactive approach to patient access and reimbursement.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in patient support programs and reimbursement pathways.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Salary range: $160,300 - $297,700 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• A generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Pay

The salary for this position is expected to range between $160,300, and $297,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

Schedule

Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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