Regional Director, Patient Access Field; Dermatology-East

Regional Director, Patient Access-Field Objectives / Purpose

• Leading and managing a team of Field Access Managers (FAMs) to ensure timely and efficient patient access to therapies after the prescribing decision has been made.
• Developing and executing regional strategies to work with payers, providers, and patients to address patient access challenges, with a focus on optimizing the patient journey.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including national leadership, to align access strategies, address access barriers, and deliver impactful results.
• Driving team development and fostering a high‑performing culture while ensuring accountability for achieving access‑related objectives.

• Direct reports:
  Field Access Managers (FAMs)
• Geographic scope:
  Regional

• Apply extensive knowledge of access and reimbursement processes, including buy‑and‑bill, coding, billing, payer policy, and HUB programs.
• Leverage field‑based technology to optimize team performance and track progress toward regional access goals.

• Develop and implement Management by Objectives (MBOs) for FAMs, ensuring alignment with national access goals. Conduct regular performance reviews and adjust strategies as needed.
• Coach, mentor, and empower FAMs to deliver exceptional educational support to healthcare providers and patients to help facilitate patient access.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to build a high‑performing and diverse team.
• Monitor team performance, addressing gaps through actionable development plans and preparing talent for leadership opportunities.

• Execute regional patient access strategies in alignment with national objectives, ensuring patient needs remain central to decision‑making.
• Drive resolutions to complex access challenges, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes.

• Partner with Market Access, Commercial, HUB leadership, and other internal teams to align on access strategy and coordinate regional initiatives.
• Serve as a thought leader in patient access, representing the field perspective in discussions with senior leadership and, when appropriate, external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Medical teams to ensure cohesive and effective communication on access initiatives.

• Foster a solutions‑oriented mindset within the team, driving innovation to enhance patient access and streamline processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for team training and professional development to ensure adaptability to the evolving access landscape.

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, with 4‑7+ years in the biotech/specialty space.
• At least 3+ years in access management roles and/or 3+ years of direct people management experience.
• Expertise in U.S. healthcare systems, payer landscapes, PBMs, MCOs, and Medicare/Medicaid policies.

• Proven leadership capabilities with a strong track record of managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strategic thinking and exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of specialty product access pathways and reimbursement practices.

• Must be willing to travel (50% overnight, including weekends).
• Valid driver’s license required.

U.S. Base Salary Range: $ – $. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan (with company match), short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, sick time (up to 80 hours per calendar year), and paid vacation (up to 120 hours for…