Associate Director, Field Reimbursement, Northwest, US Oncology

About the role

The Field Reimbursement Associate Director – Northwest is a member of Takeda Oncology. Your work contributes to the company's bold vision to cure cancer. You'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. We're looking for someone to optimize patient access to the U.S. Oncology Business Unit (USOBU) product portfolio by providing strategic reimbursement expertise within the region.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient access subject matter expert for all USOBU therapies within your assigned geography
• Provide education on insurance coverage, prior authorizations, appeals, and patient support solutions to healthcare professionals and practice staff to ensure timely and appropriate access to therapy
• Collaborate 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
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration 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
• 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

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
• Prominent communication skills, 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 ID / MT / OR / WA or live in close proximity to designated area of responsibility
• Valid driver’s license