Field Access Manager, Plasma-Immunology (San Francisco, CA)

Field Access Manager (FAM) – Plasma‑Immunology Patient Access Team As part of the Patient Access team, you will play a proactive role supporting patients by enhancing access to therapies across Takeda’s portfolio. You will act as a trusted partner to healthcare providers and institutions, addressing reimbursement and access barriers and delivering value through strategic account management and patient‑focused support. Report to the Regional Director, Patient Access, Plasma‑Immunology, West (CA, NV). Objectives and Responsibilities Optimize Patient Access: Serve as a key resource to navigate reimbursement and access challenges for patients and providers, ensuring timely and effective access to Takeda’s therapies. Proactive Education and Support: Deliver tailored, field‑based education on reimbursement processes to key accounts, including provider group practices, hospitals, academic institutions, specialty pharmacies, and other healthcare stakeholders, and anticipate and address access challenges to support patient care. Strategic Partnership: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations, identifying and resolving reimbursement and access issues to ensure seamless therapy initiation and continuation. Enhance Team Capabilities: Provide education and support to internal teams, equipping colleagues with the knowledge and tools to address complex reimbursement and access scenarios effectively. Adaptability and Insight: Stay informed on healthcare policies, reimbursement trends, and regulatory requirements to proactively address challenges and opportunities in the marketplace. Minimum Requirements / Qualifications 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 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 Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in reimbursement roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or rare disease industry. MBA or advanced degree. 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. The incumbent must live in territory. Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings is required. Must have a clean and valid driver’s license. 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 Takeda