Ascendis Field Reimbursement Director- West

Responsibilities Lead and develop a national team of Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs) Develop FRM strategies and tactics in partnership with the Director, Field Reimbursement Strategy and Operations Engagement; serve as functional subject matter expert Partner with PSP and Commercial Operations to monitor account activity vs. goals and provide Quarterly Business Review updates Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies Develop KPIs/MBOs for the team Plan, direct, implement, and oversee FRM activities for a specific U.S. geographic region Ensure FRMs are trained and compliantly using approved promotional materials and systems Direct FRMs to educate healthcare providers and staff on product coverage, patient support program enrollment, and patient support offerings Proactively monitor and develop FRM plans in response to coverage/reimbursement changes impacting patient access Identify opportunities and drive initiatives to improve customer engagement, education, and advocacy Collaborate with FRM peers to align business rules and strategic objectives; share best practices across the team Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic market access activities and effective customer account planning/engagements Drive pull-through of reimbursement and access strategies for new product/indication launches Serve as subject matter expert on reimbursement and access in assigned geography; support accurate coverage determinations and optimized enrollment processing Develop business plans via strategic customer analyses; collaborate with Sales leadership on local access strategy Continuously improve patient access deliverables/services and the customer experience Qualifications / Experience Bachelor’s degree 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or related healthcare industry 5+ years’ experience with Specialty Pharmaceuticals/Biologics Progressive field leadership with demonstrated team management success Deep understanding of Specialty Pharmacy and third-party services In-depth knowledge of manufacturer compliance, patient confidentiality, product reimbursement, and product access requirements Knowledge of regulations/laws protecting patient identifying information and applicable access-offering requirements Benefits 401(k) plan with company match; Medical, dental, and vision Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Short- and long-term disability benefits Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance Employee Assistance Program; Employee discounts; Professional Development HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts Incentive compensation plans Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Mental health resources Paid leave benefits for new parents Annual base salary: $220,000–$225,000 (actual varies); may include company car/car allowance and eligibility for commissions/bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics