Director, Field Access and Reimbursement – Psych

AbbVie

. Lead the national strategy and execution of the Psychiatry Field Reimbursement Manager team .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $160,500 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading field reimbursement teams and executing national strategies for patient access and services. Proficient in navigating regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance while driving performance metrics and building high-performance cultures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Field LeadershipAccess And Reimbursement StrategyRegulatory Compliance NavigationMedicare Reimbursement KnowledgeTeam Development And Succession Planning

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Hard Skills

Healthcare StrategyPerformance AnalyticsRevenue Measurement FrameworkPatient Access GoalsReimbursement SupportCoding And Coverage KnowledgeBilling And Patient AffordabilityField-Based Team ManagementProgram Integrity MaintenanceVendor Data Exchange

Soft Skills

Leadership ImpactInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer-CentricityAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Market AccessPatient Support ServicesCompliance RisksSpecialty Drug AcquisitionGeographic Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the national strategy and execution of the Psychiatry Field Reimbursement Manager team
Provide direct leadership to 3 Associate Directors and indirect leadership to 23 Field Reimbursement Managers across the country
Set vision and execution priorities aligned with brand strategy and patient access goals
Own the measurement framework for revenue, access velocity, pull-through, and patient starts
Ensure field activities and operating procedures comply with regulations, AbbVie policies, and MLR-approved practices
Develop and execute national strategies for patient services, access resources, and programs
Identify training needs and support field, regional, and national meetings
Build access infrastructure, training, and deployment models for new indication launches, modalities, and geographic expansion
Monitor performance, activity, and capacity through analytics, shifting measurement from activity metrics to impact metrics
Drive a high-performance culture based on accountability, compliance, and customer-centricity
Identify and develop succession candidates at Associate Director and Field Reimbursement Manager levels
Partner with Market Access, Trade, Legal, Compliance, Patient Support Services, and IT
Maintain program integrity and accurate vendor data exchange
Ensure consistent, compliant, and differentiated reimbursement support covering coding, coverage, billing, patient affordability, and product acquisition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
8–12+ years of progressive experience in field leadership, access and reimbursement market access, and healthcare strategy
Minimum 5 years leading field-based teams, including demonstrated experience managing managers
Proven experience building or scaling an infield team through rapid growth
Ability to navigate regulatory requirements and mitigate compliance risks
Deep understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D reimbursement, specialty drug acquisition, and distribution
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership impact and ability to work effectively across functions
Valid driver's license
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements
Ability to drive a personal auto, company car or truck, or powered material-handling equipment
Ability to live within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs
Company car or truck may be used for driving responsibilities