Director, Patient Access, LTC West

Who We Are :

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values.

We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

What We Do :

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose : to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders.

The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, 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.

For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions.

We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science.

For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role :

Leads a zone level team of Regional Patient Access Managers to provide field access support services and education to Health Care Professionals (HCPs), helping to optimize patient access to Company products and accelerate time to treatment.

Leads a zone level team of subject matter experts on coverage issues for written prescriptions for Company products in process, access support services, processes and forms, distribution, education on payer specific coverage issues, policies and processes, and Company patient financial support programs.

Acts as the main interface with Field Sales Sr. Leadership, national accounts, payer marketing, commercial analytics and operations to develop and execute the patient access strategy.

Provides feedback to corporate management on local patient access challenges. Oversees the access / process related management for the closed-door and retail community pharmacy channel within their assigned geography.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to) :

Leads, motivates and develops an effective and compliant zone level Regional Patient Access Manager (RPAM) field-based team and patient access strategy

Cooperates and coordinates cross-functionally with field sales, national accounts, patient services, network specialty pharmacies, and home office colleagues within market access and other related functional departments, such as commercial analytics and operations, to support patient access with targeted payers

Oversees the vetting (approval / denial) of closed-door and retail community pharmacies

Provides training and education on payer-specific coverage policies and documentation requirements, appeals processes for specific payers and patient financial assistance support programs, including Company copay assistance programs and patient assistance program

Identifies and communicates payer issues with market access leadership and the national account directors (NAD) team

Communicates regularly to management, both corporate and field-based, the opportunities and challenges related to patient access, the Hub and Specialty Pharmacy network

Presents insight into payer coverage policies and processes at internal business reviews to leadership and at national / regional sales meetings

Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment

Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

BS / BA degree in related field and 15+ years of life science experience of which 5+ years needs to be in specialty pharmacy / market access and five years’ leading a team within commercial.

Specialty product experience, CNS preferred OR

Master's or MBA degree preferred and 13+ years of related experience OR

PhD and 10+ years of related experience OR and Extensive previous managerial experiences also required

Previous experience in other life science roles in highly preferred

Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization

Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively

Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact

Ability to coach, lead and motivate a field team

Strong leadership and organizational skills. demonstrated project and people management capabilities

Excellent interpersonal and cross functional team success. proven ability to build productive relationships and teams internally and externally

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job Specific Knowledge & Qualifications :

Strong understanding of the prescription adjudication process

Ability to communicate payer coverage criteria and prior authorization processes

Possesses good understanding of current issues within the marketplace, pharmaceutical industry, and national health care system

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, and adherence programs

Certified Prior Authorization Specialist

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO / AA / Disability / Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements.

We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $188,500.00-$272,875.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties / requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% 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.