VP, Product Manager - Identity & Access Management; IAM

Regional Director, Patient Access-Field (RDPA-Field)

The RDPA-Field is a field-based leadership role responsible for 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. The RDPA-Field develops and executes regional strategies to work with payers, providers, and patients to address patient access challenges, with a focus on optimizing the patient journey.

• Lead and manage a team of Field Access Managers (FAMs) to ensure timely and efficient patient access to therapies.
• Develop and execute regional strategies to address patient access challenges, focusing on optimizing the patient journey.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including national leadership, to align access strategies, address access barriers, and deliver impactful results.
• Drive team development and foster a high‑performing culture while ensuring accountability for achieving access‑related objectives.

Direct reports:
Field Access Managers (FAMs)

Geographic scope:
Regional

• 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.
• 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.
• Represent 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 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 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: $177,000 – $278,080.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) plan with company match; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; basic life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteer time off; company holidays; well‑being benefits; up to 80 hours of sick time; and up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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