Field Access Strategist

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to the market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA. The Field Access Manager (FAM) will act as the main point of contact at designated accounts providing account management support to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and their staff on behalf of patients who are prescribed a product for approved indications. As a part of this strategy, the FAM will provide on-going education to accounts regarding the Patient Services program, the regional payer landscape, and pharmacy channel access. The FAM will help coordinate pull-through efforts for patients who have been prescribed the product, irrespective of channel (HUB, specialty pharmacy, etc.), provided proper HIPAA consent has been secured from the patient. The FAM will be expected to be the primary face of the Patient Services platforms within designated HCP offices. The FAM is also responsible for partnering with internal and external stakeholders to optimize access to the product for patients .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Expand advocacy within HCP offices and equip the staff, through education, to navigate the access and payer approval process, identify access barriers that the HCP must act on to overcome, and highlight HCP actions that support patient access to therapy. Offer educational resources to support the entire patient’s journey by optimizing processes for prior authorizations/appeals/specialty pharmacy and addressing access issues. Coordinate utilization of the patient service platform to seamlessly support the customer and patient when office chooses the HUB or SP as their ideal path to approved therapy. Coordinate annual pharmacy reauthorizations at designated accounts to ensure timely reauthorization and continuation of therapy is maintained. Work cross functionally and collaboratively with partners in Sales, Market Access, Patient Services, Strategic Accounts and more to act as a process and payer expert. The FAM will help identify and address time sensitive market development and implementation efforts to remove access barriers to the product for appropriate patients, while optimizing adherence. Build and execute a strategic business plan to meet the needs of top accounts and ensure successful implementation of market access initiatives. Obtain and maintain knowledge and understanding of payer landscape, including specialty pharmacy and utilization management criteria, on a national, regional and local level so that you can act as a process and payer expert. Continuously strive to understand the alignment of Payer/PBM/SP and how national/regional pharmacy drug formularies impact market access in their designated geography. Assist in providing appropriate field insights to ensure support of all access and patient/payer support programs and resources offered by the company’s Patient Support Programs. Anticipate, navigate and address individual account and patient access issues that arise by partnering with all appropriate stakeholders. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. All other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements below represent the experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role. Bachelor’s degree required; Healthcare degree advantageous, including MS, RN, PA, PharmD, or similar advanced healthcare/scientific degree. 10+ years in pharmaceutical industry with experience in payer policy and patient access. 5+ years of experience in benefit verifications and/or prior-authorization requirements or equivalent experience in patient access. Knowledge of Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policies and processes with experience in Medicare Parts B & D. Knowledge and understanding of specialty markets, HUB/reimbursement services and patient access programs. Strong understanding of specialty product access/reimbursement processes including Patient Support Services programs. Strong analytical skills to assess market dynamics, competitor activity, and continuous diabetes monitoring trends. Ability to gather and interpret data to guide regional strategy, including understanding the role of HUB and patient claims data. Knowledge of Integrated Delivery Network/Integrated Health Systems. Strong understanding of Microsoft applications and the ability to conduct virtual engagements via Microsoft Teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a high level of initiative and independence. Proven success in working in a cross functional environment. Ability to conduct impactful educational presentations. Strong knowledge of Veeva systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced Degree preferred. Pediatric Endocrinology and/or Endocrinology experience preferred. Previous launch experience in Access/Reimbursement role Previous experience in other functions within the biopharmaceutical industry a plus (e.g. product marketing, managed care, field sales, case management or large healthcare practice experience).

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS

Patient Minded - I act with the patient’s best interest in mind. Client Delight - I own every client experience and its impact on results. Take Action - I am empowered and hold myself accountable. Grow Talent - I own my development and invest in the development of others. Win Together - I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results. Communication Matters - I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue. Embrace Diversity - I create an environment of awareness and respect. Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA. EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, itrepresentsthe low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of theU.S.Compensation will bedeterminedbased on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers .More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers . EVERSANA reserves the right tomodifythis base salary rangeand benefitsat any time. From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io . Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter #J-18808-Ljbffr Eversana