Rare Cardiac Access Care Manager Northwest
As part of Pfizer Specialty Care, this individual will report to the Regional Director, Patient Access & Reimbursement. The Access Care Manager (ACM) serves as a field-based access leader responsible for integrating patient journey ownership, reimbursement expertise, and account-level strategy to ensure appropriate patient access. This role combines high-touch patient engagement with advanced subject matter expertise in reimbursement, payer policy, and coverage strategy, acting as a trusted partner to healthcare providers and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Patient Journey Leadership & Case Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for consented patients across the treatment journey from enrollment through therapy initiation and continuation.
- Conduct patient needs assessments addressing coverage, affordability, and logistical barriers to access for consented patients.
- Assist in coordinating care across healthcare providers, caregivers, and sites of care to ensure continuity and timely progression to therapy for consented patients.
- Maintain accountability for end-to-end patient progression, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of barriers.
- Reimbursement Subject Matter Expertise
- Act as a field-based expert on reimbursement, coverage pathways, and payer policy impacting Pfizer therapies.
- Provide guidance on the prior authorization process, step edits, coding, and payer-specific requirements.
- Support the resolution of reimbursement challenges through appropriate escalation and coordination.
- HCP Education & Training
- Deliver compliant education on reimbursement processes, coverage pathways, and patient access resources, including hub services, enrollment processes, and financial assistance programs to improve access efficiency.
- Account-Level Strategy & System Optimization
- Develop and execute account-level access strategies to improve patient access at scale.
- Identify systemic barriers and implement solutions to optimize workflows and assist in reducing delays in therapy initiation.
- Payer Interaction & Access Resolution
- Engage with payer organizations, as appropriate, to clarify coverage policies and support resolution of access challenges.
- Facilitate communication between HCP offices, payers, and patient support programs to ensure efficient navigation of the reimbursement process.
- Internal Strategic Influence & Market Insights
- Provide actionable insights on payer trends, reimbursement challenges, and access barriers to internal stakeholders.
- Support development of cross-functional strategies by translating field insights into recommendations.
- Demonstrate high degree of business acumen and deep understanding of market dynamics and drivers in the Access space and accounts.
- Cross-Functional & Commercial Alignment
- Collaborate with Sales, Key Account Managers, Marketing, and Patient Solutions teams to ensure aligned execution of access strategies.
- Participate in account planning and contribute to coordinated, patient-centric approaches to access.
Requirements
- Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
- 8+ years of pharmaceutical (or related) experience in customer-facing roles/functions (9+ years with Masters, BSN, or RPh).
- 1+ years in Access and Reimbursement support role.
- Minimum 3–5 years of Specialty Pharma experience, preferably within the Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical sectors, Provider/Carrier Networks, or Government Agency.
- Reimbursement and Access experience is required; experience in the Cardiology sector is preferred.
- Strong understanding of Reimbursement, Government Payment Systems, Provider/Carrier Networks, Co-Pay Assistance Programs, and knowledge of the Specialty policy dynamics that exist in the Rare Disease Community.
- Experience demonstrating exceptional communication and presentation skills, strategic planning, and success in implementation of plans.
- Demonstrated leadership and success at working across internal boundaries and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to coordinate various unique objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly regulated environment and adhere to strict company compliance guidelines and procedures.
- Proven track record of collaborating broadly with a diverse range of customers, clients, and stakeholders.
- Training in and experience in responsible business communication both written and spoken.
- Valid US driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards. Any DUI/DWI or other impaired driving citation within the past 7 years will disqualify you from being hired.
- Must live within the geography, or within 25 miles or closer to territory boundaries (Territory: CA, WA, OR, ID, NV, MT, WY, SD, ND).
Schedule
- Non-standard work schedule with travel expected to be approximately 30% of the time, including overnight travel.
- Operate a Pfizer company car and regularly travel by air to attend external meetings, conferences, and HCP offices as needed.
Pay
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share-based long-term incentive program.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and generous benefits, including:
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
- Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Last day to apply: August 2, 2026