Cytokinetics

Lead, Field Access Management

Cytokinetics$204K — $238K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in market access, field reimbursement, patient services, specialty pharmacy, or related commercial functions.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing field-based access, reimbursement, or market access teams.
  • Deep understanding of payer policy, reimbursement pathways, and prior authorization processes.
  • Experience with HUB systems and specialty pharmacy data feeds.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team of Field Access Managers.
  • Develop and execute field access strategies to improve patient access and reduce reimbursement barriers.
  • Partner cross-functionally to optimize patient support processes and resolve access challenges.
  • Monitor and improve key access performance metrics like time to therapy and prior authorization approvals.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and generate actionable insights for operational improvements.
  • Serve as the organization's field access subject matter expert and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Benefits

  • Equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match.
  • Learning and wellness stipends.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
TheLead, Field Access Managementleads theNationalFieldAccess Manager (FAM) organization andis responsible forensuring patients experiencetimelyandappropriate accessto therapy. This role serves as the bridge between market access strategy and field execution, driving initiatives thatidentify, resolve, and prevent reimbursement and access barriers. This position partners across Market Access, Sales, Patient Services, Specialty Pharmacy, Commercial Operations, and external vendors tooptimizepatient access, improve pull-through performance, and generate field insights that inform business strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team ofFieldAccess Managers,establishingclear performance expectations, capabilities, and field execution standards. Develop and execute field access strategies that improve patient access, reduce reimbursement barriers, and support successful product launches and lifecycle management. Partner cross-functionallywith Market Access, Patient Services, HUB vendors, Specialty Pharmacies, Sales, and Commercial Operations tooptimizepatient support processes and resolve systemic access challenges. Monitor and improve key access performance metrics, including time to therapy, prior authorization approvals, prescription conversion, abandonment, and specialty pharmacy fulfillment. Analyze payer, HUB, specialty pharmacy, and claims data toidentifytrends, generate actionable insights, and inform accessstrategiesand operational improvements. Serve as the organizations field access subject matter expert, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership and ensuring compliant execution of all access-related activities. Qualifications Bachelors degreerequired; advanced degree preferred. 12+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in market access, field reimbursement, patient services, specialty pharmacy, or related commercial functions. 5+ years of leadership experience managing field-based access, reimbursement, or market access teams. Deep understanding of payer policy, reimbursement pathways, prior authorization processes, specialty pharmacy distribution, and patient support programs. Experience working with HUB systems, case management platforms, and specialty pharmacy data feeds. Proven success launching specialty pharmaceutical products and leading cross-functional initiatives. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to translate complex access challenges into practical business solutions. Experience working in a fast-paced commercial launch or growth-stage environment. #LI-REMOTE Pay Range: The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of remote is $204,300-$238,350. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Base salary is just one component of our competitive total compensation package, which includes equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

About Cytokinetics

Cytokinetics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing muscle activators and inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or declining. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Cytokinetics
Size
253 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$127.2 million
5 Year Trend
-7.9%
Revenue
$55.8 million
NASDAQ

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