Associate Director - Field Reimbursement - Oncology - Philadelphia

Associate Director – Field Reimbursement – Oncology – Philadelphia Purpose Responsible for ensuring patient access to Bayer oncology products within the assigned geographical area. Supports HCPs and office staff in navigating therapy prior authorizations (PAs), medical necessity documentation, and therapy PA denial appeals. Develops collaborative working partnerships with HCPs and office staff to support patient access to therapies. Works with medical practice therapy decision makers, practice clinical administrators, key office support staff and clinical pharmacists to assist with health plan/PBM therapy approval requests. Collaborates with the Bayer Patient Support Services Team, Market Access Field Teams, Bayer AGMs, SCs and MSLs to execute reimbursement and access programs that reduce access and affordability hurdles for patients on Bayer oncology products. The span of coverage will be Philadelphia, South New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Travel up to 50% within the territory. The candidate must be domiciled within the territory. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Extensive disease state/therapy space experience (specific to Bayer programs/therapies) Government, national and local commercial payer experience, state Medicaid, and managed plans Experience in educating and supporting prior authorization process, appeals, and denials CoverageMyMeds – portal access experience a plus Proactive education – Access Services by Bayer Stay current with local MAC policies and procedures Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as prior experience educating providers Collaborating across multiple stakeholders Proactive problem solving, defusing, and resolving escalations, consistent and timely follow up Proven experience in flexibility and adaptability for territory management Ability to engage and navigate HCPs in various settings including hospitals, private practice, large multi‑specialty practices, IDNs, IDN outpatient clinics and other facilities Initiative‑taking business acumen to identify and resolve HCP/office staff issues/challenges with payer/PBM therapy approvals New product / indications launch experience Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record/MVR Specialty pharmacy experience Experience educating and/or supporting pharmacies Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 5 years healthcare related reimbursement experience 2+ years field reimbursement experience In depth understanding of payer/PBM therapy approval requirements (prior authorization, medical necessity, denial appeals, formulary coverage and payment for oncology therapies across all sites of care) Broad knowledge of Medicare, managed care, third‑party payers and Medicaid Demonstrated excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations especially in demanding situations Ability to effectively address customer concerns in a timely fashion and by working collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders High level of sophistication/people skills needed to interact with practice clinical decision makers, office support staff, clinical pharmacists, and office managers Comprehensive knowledge of customer relations, therapy formulary coverage, utilization management, and ability to interpret complex information Leadership ability to effectively organize, communicate and collaborate with HCPs, key practice staff and Bayer external and internal team members Exceptional knowledge of healthcare management Pharmaceutical manufacturer federal, state, and local compliance requirements Area reimbursement managers will cover multiple regions, thus significant overnight travel, up to 50% Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record/MVR Preferred Qualifications 2+ years oncology field reimbursement experience Experience in oncology and working with key oncology stakeholders Benefits and Compensation Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $143,280.00 and $214,920.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. Application Deadline This posting will be available for application until at least 6-10-26. EEO Statement Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s). Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. Notice for U.S. visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. Location United States: Residence Based #J-18808-Ljbffr