Field Access Manager - Pacific Northwest (Seattle, WA)

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 partner to healthcare providers and institutions, you will address reimbursement and access barriers and deliver value through strategic account management and patient-focused support. 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. 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. 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 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. Preferred Qualifications 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 Field-based role requiring up to 60% travel. Located in Washington - Virtual. Compensation and Benefits Summary Compensation includes competitive base salary, potential incentives, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, company holidays, well-being benefits, sick time (up to 80 hours per calendar year), and paid vacation (up to 120 hours 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 Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH