Field Access Manager IBD/EoE (Indianapolis)

Field Access Manager, IBD-EOE Role Overview 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. You will report to the Regional Director, Patient Access, GI West. 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. Objectives and Responsibilities Optimize Patient Access: 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. Proactive Education and Support: Deliver tailored, field-based education on reimbursement processes to healthcare providers, including provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other healthcare stakeholders. Strategic Collaboration: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations, identifying and resolving reimbursement and patient access issues to ensure seamless and timely access to therapy. Enhance Team Capabilities: Provide education and support to internal teams, equipping colleagues with the knowledge and tools to address complex reimbursement and patient access scenarios effectively. Adaptability and Insight: Stay informed on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements to proactively address patient access challenges. Education, Skills, and Competencies (Required) Bachelor’s Degree. 5+ years of field-based experience in account management, sales or medical affairs. 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. Desired Experience Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in patient services or reimbursement roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or rare disease industry. 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. Location and Travel Requirements Role is field based, requiring up to 75% travel. Territory is Indiana including Indianapolis and western Ohio. Compensation and Benefits Summary USA - IN - Indianapolis. U.S. Base Salary Range: $152,000.00 - $209,000.00. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace