Field Access Manager - Lakes

Field Access Manager - Great Lakes, Synergetics

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Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people worldwide. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products, an iconic brand built over 170 years, and a global footprint of approximately 13,000 employees in about 100 countries.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dry eye Market Access team. The Field Access Manager is a field‑based, non‑promotional position who will use their extensive knowledge of insurance coverage, patient assistance programs, and the local reimbursement landscape to support healthcare professional offices and their patients in obtaining appropriate access to Bausch + Lomb’s products. The role supports Bausch + Lomb’s reimbursement strategy and requires strong skills in navigating across multiple functions and departments and among program vendors to provide an excellent customer experience.

• Work directly with office support staff, third‑party vendors (ex. HUBs), and other stakeholders involved in supporting patient access to Bausch + Lomb therapies.
• Develop Key Opinion Leader (KOL) relationships.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert on Bausch + Lomb’s patient support programs, payer utilization management, access issue resolution, financial assistance and company‑approved alternative funding options.
• Develop business plans, tailored to the applicable geography and customer, to execute brand strategies consistent with corporate brand and marketing plans.
• Maintain knowledge of the local and national payer landscape.
• Manage daily activities and provide support for appropriate patient access to Bausch + Lomb products across relevant sites of care.
• Educate office staff and providers on Bausch + Lomb patient assistance and reimbursement support services, including web‑based provider programs and tools, and provide information on relevant reimbursement topics.
• Help develop KOL relationships in collaboration with Territory Managers (TMs) and National Account Directors (NADs) related to payer initiatives.
• Provide education and information to regional societies working with the Brand and Territory Managers.
• Lead sales training related to product access and patient support programs, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Managed Markets to resolve potential access obstacles and issues, and communicate concerns with appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Conduct pre‑call planning meetings with TMs to ensure objectives and goals for each visit are established.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in public or private third‑party reimbursement; previous field reimbursement manager experience preferred.
• Experience working with a pharmaceutical, biotech, or device manufacturer sales team in a reimbursement capacity or as a contract position through a reimbursement consulting agency.
• Understanding of access and out‑of‑pocket cost considerations from a patient and provider perspective.
• General payer policy knowledge including public and private payers, foundational knowledge of benefit verifications and prior authorization/pre‑determination requirements.
• All reimbursement activities must be conducted and managed within all appropriate legal and regulatory guidelines, with continuous monitoring of compliance.
• Public speaking / presentations / education experience required.
• Knowledge of private payer, Medicare and Medicaid structure, systems, and reimbursement process.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage travel schedules, and schedule visits (territory management).
• Ability to travel overnight for three nights per week.
• Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company standards.
• Travel expectation of 50‑70%.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment…