Position Summary:ultraimpact - Make a difference for those who need it most
The Director, Patient Access & Reimbursement Director is a field-based position that works closely with physicians, genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists and ancillary staff, as well as patients and caregivers of patients to prevent and address barriers to patient access, as well as provide leadership to the Metabolic Franchise Patient Access Liaison (PAL) team on a national level. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Patient Services & Access, the Patient Access & Reimbursement Director collaborates with UltraCare personnel and the Ultragenyx Commercial Field Team, to ensure that the team is working in concert to have patients, physician's offices and partners gain access to therapy and support ongoing compliance with therapy.
Work Model: Field: Officially documented as working as a member of the Ultragenyx field team, generally interacting with third parties on behalf of Ultragenyx.
Responsibilities:- Provide leadership and management to a National Field Team of Patient Access Liaisons (PALs).
- Establish performance and development goals for PALs and monitor their progress throughout the year
- Identify Access & Reimbursement trends and collaborate with cross functional team to address issues and in a timely manner and properly align resources (ROAR)
- Ensure all Patient Access Liaisons are capturing all relevant data correctly in Patient Relationship Management System
- Provide reporting metrics on a consistent basis in order to ensure all cases are moving along in a timely fashion
- Organize and lead weekly team meetings with PALs and weekly meetings with counterparts that lead the Patient Engagement Centers
- Monitor program processes to ensure there is efficiency and there is best in class customer experience
- Create documents such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, training decks, etc.
- Monitor all PALs reimbursement conflict resolution with their assigned accounts
- Work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders on any future franchise products
Requirements:- 10 years of related experience with at least 7 years of prior patient access and reimbursement experience required
- 3 - 5 years management or experience training and leading peer groups as a mentor/new hire trainer
- BA/BS in the life sciences or communications required; MBA/MHA preferred
- Ability to travel 60 - 80%
- Prior reimbursement experience with ability to communicate complex reimbursement scenarios to patients and medical professionals
- Ability to problem solve complex reimbursement scenarios and recommend solutions
- Highly motivated, shows initiative, is proactive and able to work within a team
- Individual must possess extraordinary positive attitude, exceptional listening skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information
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The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.
Pay Range
$208,500-$257,600 USD
Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company• Volunteer days• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings• Employee wellbeing benefits• Fitness reimbursement• Tuition sponsoring• Professional development plans* Benefits vary by region and country
