Field Access Manager, Southwest

Company: Source Point Staffing
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

How will your role help us transform hope into reality?The newly created Field Access Manager is a critical field-based, customer facing role. The product access expert in the region, the FAM will be responsible for: education of HCPs to increase account confidence in securing coverage, navigating payer requirements, and accessing available patient support programs; case management of individual, escalated patient cases to quickly resolve any access barriers; and account management with an emphasis on addressing the holistic state of the practice/health system relative to patient access.The Field Access Manager is a non-promotional role that will report to the Director of Field Access under Market Access Operations.What will you do?

• Execute Market Access strategies and act as a field Subject Matter Expert in preventing and addressing access issues through education and problem-solving to ensure appropriate patients can begin therapy in a timely manner.
• Engage all new customer accounts on first patient referral to educate office staff on access processes (i.e. acquisition options, payer policies, PA requirements, and appeals) and build and maintain AYVAKIT related access knowledge with office staff.
• Proactively engage assigned accounts to understand prescribing and authorization process workflows and provide office in-services on Your Blueprint Patient Support Programs with the goal of enhancing efficiencies in enrollment form completion and utilization.
• Monitor patient journey to ensure timely flow through process and respond to patient access escalations as they arise. Problem solve and provide simple solutions to perceived complex scenarios to support coverage approval and ensure patients can access patient support programs as needed, such as Co-pay, QuickStart, and PAP.
• Understand and maintain knowledge of national and local coverage policies. Monitor and maintain a high-level of marketplace awareness and understanding of industry trends. Respond to market dynamics, as needed.
• Compliant collaboration with a variety of internal/external stakeholders (i.e. Sales, Payer Account team, Specialty Pharmacies, Trade and Patient Services) to develop and execute territory business plans, escalate payer issues/challenges, and problem solve to enable timely prescription pull-through.
• Update and maintain CRM database, as needed.
• Compliantly handle Patient Health Information consistent with privacy laws.
• Travel between 50%-80% depending on assigned geographic needs of the territory, as well as attend regional, national and industry meetings, as appropriate.What minimum qualifications do we require?
  • A minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical and/or biotech experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience working as a field access/reimbursement manager or equivalent role.
  • Candidate must live in or near one of the following metro areas: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Phoenix, AZ.What additional qualifications will make you a stronger candidate?
    • Rare disease and/or Oncology experience.
    • Product launch experience
    • Proven track record of successfully securing patient access to oral, pharmacy benefit medications.
    • Broad understanding of specialty pharmacy, managed care, pharmacy benefit managers, government payers and GPO/IDN accounts and how they impact product access.
    • Working knowledge of manufacturer patient support programs and ability to articulate and simplify enrollment process and accessibility.
    • Expert ability to analyze complex data and translate into actionable access strategies.
    • Ability to communicate payer policy, coverage requirements and denial and appeals process.
    • Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance guidelines.
    • Experience working in a collaborative, matrixed environment with strong interpersonal communication, problem solving and solution-oriented mindset.
    • A motivated self-starter with demonstrated ability to understand total customer account with proven experience in building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
    • PACS certification.
    • Commitment to our Core Values: Patients First, Thoughtfulness, Urgency, Trust, OptimismWhy Blueprint?At Blueprint Medicines, we achieve impactful results because of our global crew of compassionate innovators - the Blue Crew. Through authentic relationships and our collective entrepreneurial spirit and action, we are each empowered to take ownership and execute with strategic prioritization. We put trust in our people to break through norms and conventions using their individual strengths and insights, which drives our success.This is the place where the extraordinary becomes reality, and you could be part of it.Patients are waiting. Are you ready to make the leap?Compensation and BenefitsThe base salary hiring range for this position will be $185K-- $230K.* Actual base salary offered for this position will be based on a number of job-related factors, including, but not limited to: experience (including skills and competencies), education, training and internal equity.This position is also eligible for the following:
      • Participation in annual bonus program based on Company and individual performance, subject to the standard terms and conditions of the program
      • Equity grant in connection with any hire, as well as annual equity grants during employment
      • Inclusive total rewards offerings focused on employee choice and professional and personal well-being. These include: medical, dental and vision benefits; Modern Health mental health and coaching benefits; medical and dependent care FSAs; generous paid time off (typically includes one-week well-being shutdowns at mid-year and year-end); subsidized commuting or parking benefits; 401(k) with match; employee stock purchase plan to purchase company stock at a discount; generous paid medical, parental and family leave programs; disability benefits; lifestyle spending benefits; and more.*Based on reasonable estimate for this job at the time of posting; ranges are reviewed periodically and subject to change.To apply, just scroll down and click on the "Apply Now" link, and do so by February 14, 2025.Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Affirmative ActionAt Blueprint Medicines, we foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. A proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We are also an E-Verify Employer. We will make reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability in need of an accommodation with the application or recruiting process, please reach out to TotalRewards@blueprintmedicines.com.
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