Sr Manager, Field Reimbursement - Central (TX, MN)

Sr Manager, Field Reimbursement, Central (Dallas, TX / Houston, TX / Minneapolis, MN) The Company : Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the millions of people affected by chronic respiratory diseases.

Our first product is now approved by the US FDA for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults and we continue to develop our respiratory pipeline.

We aim to provide relief for millions of patients suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis (CF), non-CF bronchiectasis and asthma.

Our focus is driven by our desire to ensure that innovative and differentiated molecules can reach these patients. The experience of the Verona team, and its highly effective leadership allows us to challenge the status quo in drug development and commercialization.

Verona provides a professional, diverse, and inclusive working environment where our employees thrive. We are driven to succeed by our desire to help those dealing with the chronic progressive nature of respiratory diseases.

We offer you the opportunity to help create a new future for those people living with respiratory diseases. The Opportunity : Verona Pharma is currently recruiting a Sr Manager, Field Reimbursement - Central to join our team, reporting to the Director, Field Reimbursement.

The Sr Manager, Field Reimbursement is a key customer-facing (field-based) role within the Verona Pharma’s Market Access Team.

In this role, you will provide access expertise and information about the Verona Pharma’s products and coverage processes.

You will also act as an educational resource for healthcare provider offices and translate strategy into action by creating a seamless provider experience.

To be successful in this role, you will have in-depth knowledge of patient enrollment processes as well as play a significant role in strategy development and execution in preparation or response to payor marketplace access changes and updates.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. Trust, accountability, and efficiency are core values that drive our working environment.

We have a unique opportunity to build a company that will bring a first-in-class medication to chronic respiratory disease patients with significant unmet needs.

We also offer a competitive benefits package, including generous PTO, to support the health and happiness of our staff. Responsibilities : Provide field-based reimbursement education to key accounts.

Communicate technical knowledge of patient enrollment process, prior authorizations, appeals, Verona sponsored support programs and HUB operations to healthcare provider offices.

Serve as the market access training lead within your respective territory alignments. This may include general market access training, payer policy updates, on-going enrollment / intake and Verona Pharma’s patient services programs.

Lead and participate in cross-functional meetings with sales, market access, and marketing to build alignment and action.

Additional responsibilities may include account management for regional health plans, state Medicaid agencies, and Managed Medicaid plans within your respective territory alignments.

Travel expectation is 50-60% depending on where you will reside. Other duties as assigned. Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry. Prior relevant experience as a Field Reimbursement Manager within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

Demonstrated knowledge of the complex regulatory environment including a deep understanding of PHI / HIPPA and adherence to all compliance polices.

Excellent working knowledge of evolving reimbursement landscape and the practice management environment. Understanding of the patient journey from enrollment to dispense.

Experience and in-depth knowledge of Patient Access Programs and managing patient journey via HUB and Specialty Pharmacy distribution.

Demonstrated excellence in account management, relationship development, and account penetration and documenting in CRM as necessary.

Launch experience preferred. As this position requires operation of a vehicle, offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate meeting the requirements of Qualified Driver, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion, including but not limited to the following : (1) at least 21 years of age;

2) a driver’s license in good standing issued by your state of residence; and (3) a driving risk deemed acceptable by the Company.

Further, a pre-hire drug test with satisfactory results is required prior to joining Verona. The base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000 per year.

The annual base salary shown is a national range for this position and may differ by hiring location. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

An Equal Opportunity Employer : Verona Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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