Associate Director, Field Reimbursement

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

. Optimize access to Alnylam’s full portfolio of products by ensuring provider accounts understand access and reimbursement dynamics .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $174,300 - $235,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in access and reimbursement dynamics within the pharma and biotech sectors, with a strong focus on rare diseases and specialty products. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and navigate complex healthcare environments to optimize patient treatment pathways.

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Field Reimbursement ExperienceKnowledge Of US Payer LandscapeRelationships With Medicare Administrative ContractorsUnderstanding Of Medical And Pharmacy BenefitsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Access And Reimbursement OptimizationClaim Payment Issue ResolutionPatient Treatment Pathway SupportReporting Dashboards UsageAccess And Reimbursement Barrier Identification

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Without AuthorityCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

PharmaBiotechRare DiseaseOncologySpecialty ProductsInfusionsMedicareMedicaidCFO InteractionHealthcare Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Optimize access to Alnylam’s full portfolio of products by ensuring provider accounts understand access and reimbursement dynamics
Identify trends affecting access or reimbursement barriers and create solutions
Work with internal stakeholders and providers to support patient treatment pathways
Engage Intake/Authorization teams, billing compliance, Finance executives, Infusion Center management, decision-makers, and Pharmacy stakeholders
Identify, address, and support education to resolve outstanding claim payment issues
Mentor and guide case managers and field reimbursement managers on complex PA/Appeal issues
Provide case-specific PA/Appeal support and site-of-care options for the rare business
Maintain relationships with Medicare Administrative Contractors and monitor Local and National Coverage Determinations
Collaborate with Public Policy & Government Relations on MAC, local policy, and state-level public policy strategies
Use reporting dashboards to track critical metrics and KPIs
Ensure compliance with corporate and industry policies in collaboration with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute strategic imperatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years prior pharma/biotech or other related and relevant healthcare experience
3+ years of field reimbursement experience in “buy and bill,” preferably in rare disease, oncology, specialty products and/or infusions/injectables
Established relationships with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) highly preferred
Strong knowledge of the US payer landscape
Deep understanding of medical benefit and pharmacy benefit across Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, VA/DoD, and other payer types
Understanding of sites of care including Hospital Outpatient Department, free-standing centers, and home infusion
Ability to identify access and reimbursement barriers and design effective resolution plans
Professional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills for interacting with CFO and other C-suite stakeholders
Ability to lead without authority in a highly collaborative matrix and fast-paced environment
Enthusiasm about rare disease and Alnylam’s core values
Ability to travel up to 50%
Must reside in the Great Lakes North geography or within 75 miles of its boundary and have reasonable proximity to a mid-size or larger airport

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive)
Annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity)
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Lifestyle reimbursement program
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
401(k) with a generous company match
Paid time off
Wellness days
Holidays
Two company-wide recharge breaks
Family resources and leave