• Job Description

  Req#: R0105336

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  Job Description

  Join Takeda as a Patient Access Manager (IG) covering the Florida Territory consisting of (Tampa, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Miami & Ft. Lauderdale). The Patient Access Manager (PAM) provides logistical reimbursement and access assistance, education, and support for rare diseases for those patients who have been prescribed Takeda therapy. This individual will work closely with physicians, institutions, nurses, pharmacists, and office staff, as well as patients, families, and patient organizations to prevent and address barriers to patient access. The PAM will utilize a regional team approach while working with numerous internal/external groups such as; Case Managers, Managed Markets, Medical Science Liaisons, Policy and government affairs, Territory Business Managers, and Marketing teams to facilitate and optimize patient care. The objectives are dictated by the specific needs of each region and the percentage of time spent on each job may vary. The PAM will provide reimbursement and access education to key accounts including, but not limited to, infusion clinics, HCP practices, academic institutions, hospitals, and specialty pharmacies as appropriate based on Takeda’s expanding portfolio needs. They will also identify and resolve reimbursement issues.

  How you will contribute:

  Responsibilities for Patient Access (70%) includes:

  • Navigate through reimbursement barriers for patients and providers, and therefore, optimize access to Takeda specialty products for the appropriate patients
  • Resource for reimbursement, access, and policy education to patients and families to ensure that they are well-informed
  • Be able to build professional relationships while navigating sensitive conversations related to access, cost, and reimbursement in a manner that supports the vision of Takeda’s partnership and commitment to the specialty community
  • Resource for alternative insurance options for patients and provide information on relevant reimbursement topics related to our products
  • Ongoing support of the Takeda Patient Support team and when necessary working as a liaison between TPS and our customers
  • Develop relationships with patient access stakeholders including office management, institution administrators, billing and coding staff, nurses, and other individuals to deliver information that facilitates patient access to and appropriate reimbursement of Takeda products
  • Reactively and appropriately respond to patient case issues at the account level and support the use of HUB services to resolve current and future problems.
  • Be responsible for understanding and upholding Takeda Legal and Compliance guidance at a customer and field leadership level in terms of access, cost, and reimbursement-related issues.

  Site Support and Other responsibilities (30%) include:

  • Resource to providers and hospitals regarding billing, reimbursement, and procurement options
  • Provide reimbursement education and support to sites of care/treatment centers if requested or necessary, with specific emphasis on Takeda Patient Support reimbursement and access services
  • Reimbursement/Access conflict resolution
  • Provide prior authorization and appeal support to HCP offices
  • Investigate reimbursement-related issues and general payer inquiries
  • Representing Takeda at Regional and National conferences or programs in line with legal and compliance guidelines
  • Develop and implement special projects to address regional-based objectives

  Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 3+ years of prior relationship management experience required
  • Prefer 3+ years of field-based experience in account management, sales or medical affairs.
  • Excellent working knowledge of the evolving reimbursement landscape and the practice management environment
  • Demonstrated willingness to collaborate and partner with internal colleagues
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the complex regulatory environment
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated excellence in account management, relationship development, and account penetration
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility to meet customer demands
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Travel Requirement: Prefer candidates who live within the assigned territory. (Tampa, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Miami & Ft. Lauderdale) The ability to travel 50-75% over a broad territory is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory of Florida.

  What Takeda can offer you:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
  • Health and wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
  • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
  • Community Outreach Programs and a company match of charitable contributions
  • Family Planning Support
  • Flexible Ways of Working
  • Tuition reimbursement

  More about us:

  At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

  Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

  In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

  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.

  Locations

  Florida - Virtual

  Worker Type

  Employee

  Worker Sub-Type

  Regular

  Time Type

  Full time

• About the company

  Hope and empathy. These two words are not often associated with pharmaceutical companies. But here at Takeda, our people are motivated to serve patients with integrity, respect, and empathy. Driven by our mission, we seek to bring hope of better health and a brighter future to those we impact. To do this, we focus on our chosen core therapeutic areas: Oncology Gastroenterology Neuroscience Develop life-saving vaccines No matter the region, business unit, function, or team, everyone at Takeda matters. Every one of our employees is a vital contributor to our bold, inspiring mission.

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