Regional Patient Access Manager - Long Term Care, Mid South

We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and YouTube . (*The Regional Patient Access Manager (RPAM) is responsible for three (3) main functions: 1) to provide field access support services and education to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), helping to maximize patient access to Company products and accelerate time to treatment. 2) communicating with all Specialty Pharmacies (SPs), Closed Door Pharmacies (CDPs) – including Genoa, and Patient-Physician Services (HUB partner) in support of Neurocrine Biosciences marketed products in the U.3) building and upholding the integrity of Neurocrine Biosciences pharmacy distribution network by conducting all vetting activities within an assigned geography, including communication of approval, and denial or any subsequent removal from the network.education on payer specific coverage issues and Company patient financial support programs. Subject matter expert on regional and national payer coverage policies & processes. Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with field sales, network pharmacies, market access, commercial analytics and operations. Work closely with Payer Marketing, creating material useful in building customers’ awareness of critical coverage requirements.In addition, the RPAM will be a key operational professional ensuring the distribution network is operating at the highest levels of effectiveness by utilizing end-user feedback. Builds and sustains relationships with pharmacies, physicians and their office staff and other HCPs to help resolve coverage problems for written prescriptions already in process Works cross-functionally with field sales leadership, specifically Regional Sales Managers (RSM), Account Specialists, national account directors (NAD), network pharmacies, and home office colleagues within market access and other related functional departments, such as commercial analytics and operations, to support patient access with specific payers Provides training and education to HCPs on payor specific coverage policies and documentation requirements, appeals processes for specific payers and patient financial assistance support programs, including Company copay assistance program and patient assistance program for relevant audiences, including internal and external customers g-CoverMyMeds) for electronic Patient Access (PA) submission, explains payer criteria, forms, processes, PA, Letter of Medical Necessity, appeals, step edits, formulary exception requests and provides support for other related coverage issues and documentation requirements. Communicates effectively and compliantly with field sales, corporate office employees, HCPs, network pharmacies and HUB employees to help identify and resolve coverage and patient access issues Identifies and communicates payer issues with National Account Directors (NAD) team Interfaces with local closed-door pharmacies and LTC pharmacies providing support services and education Communicates regularly to management the opportunities and challenges related to patient access issues Presents insight into payer coverage policies and processes at internal business reviews and national/regional sales meetings. Conducts Patient Access workshops during POA meetings and assists with new hire training, as needed Builds and upholds the company's pharmacy distribution network through the vetting process, maintaining its integrity and monitoring pharmacies to ensure their effective and efficient operations BS/BA degree in related field AND 6+ years of pharma/biotech commercial experience, with 2+ years of experience with specialty pharmacy/market access. Master’s degree or MBA preferred AND 4+ years of related experience OR PharmD or PhD AND 2+ years of related experience Strong understanding of specialty pharmacies, managed care, pharmacy benefit managers and government payers and their impact on product access Excellent working knowledge of patient support programs, including reimbursement support, financial assistance adherence programs, etc. i.e- sales, management, marketing, managed markets etc. Possesses good understanding of current issues within the marketplace, pharmaceutical industry, and national health care system Ability to travel overnight up to 60% (travel consists of working with field sales, attending business meeting, industry meetings, and working with key customers) Has knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines Excellent computer skills Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency Excellent project management skills and ability to work in a cross functional environment and handle multiple tasks Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.