Regional Reimbursement Director

Ipsen

. Manage the reimbursement environment for Ipsen products within the Neuroscience therapeutic area in the healthcare provider channel .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $161,250 - $236,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of reimbursement strategies, coding, and payment policies within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, while effectively managing relationships with healthcare providers and payers to enhance access to neurology therapies.

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Reimbursement Strategy DevelopmentExpert-Level Knowledge of Coverage PoliciesRelationship Management with MACsField-Based Reimbursement SupportPharmaceutical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Reimbursement SupportCoding and Payment PoliciesAccess Barrier AnalysisHealthcare Provider TrainingAnalytical SkillsMarket Access TrendsPayer Coverage AnalysisCompetitive IntelligencePatient Access SupportLaunch-Related Reimbursement Strategies

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam-Building SkillsJudgment and Discretion

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeVeeva CRMConcur Expense Reporting SoftwareOutlookTeamsWordExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification in Medical Coding

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechNeuroscienceMedicareMedicaidInjectable DrugsInfused DrugsHealthcare Provider ChannelPayer PoliciesOncology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the reimbursement environment for Ipsen products within the Neuroscience therapeutic area in the healthcare provider channel
Manage relationships with local Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)
Provide timely field-based reimbursement support to targeted healthcare providers for Ipsen’s Neurology therapies
Translate local and national payer policies and assist customers with coding, coverage, and payment
Collaborate with Value & Access, field, sales, brand, and IPSEN CARES teams to expand access and reduce barriers
Design and develop reimbursement strategies, tactics, tools, and approved field materials
Develop and maintain relationships with MAC contacts
Provide reimbursement support at advisory boards and professional conferences
Serve as an internal field reimbursement expert and provide competitive intelligence
Identify reimbursement-related barriers to access and advise Account Managers on payer challenges and trends
Support patient access across private practices, hospitals, academic institutions, thought leaders, advocates, and professional societies
Coordinate Ipsen presentations at payer and healthcare provider meetings
Achieve response-time and other reimbursement-support metrics
Analyze and plan for changes in local payer coverage policies
Assist in developing reimbursement-related healthcare provider training programs
Partner with Neurology, Sales, Account Management, Market Access, and Brand teams to address access barriers and support portfolio growth
Provide field-based insights for academic centers, integrated health systems, and community neurology practices
Analyze treatment patterns, referral networks, payer coverage trends, and site-of-care dynamics
Support regional reimbursement readiness for new neurology product launches
Develop launch-related reimbursement strategies, educational materials, and stakeholder engagement plans
Monitor payer policies, prior authorization, step therapy, coding and payment updates, specialty pharmacy trends, and utilization management
Track competitive reimbursement and access developments and provide recommendations
Analyze Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policy impacts
Develop relationships with neurology practice administrators, reimbursement specialists, infusion center leaders, and advocacy organizations
Support provider education on reimbursement best practices and market access trends
Inform forecasting, lifecycle management, evidence dissemination, and future product planning
Contribute to reimbursement resources, training programs, and field tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or consulting industry experience
5+ years of related reimbursement experience with injectable or infused drugs, or medical device products that require reimbursement support
Experience overcoming access-related issues at the provider and payer level
Expert-level knowledge of coverage, coding, and payment policies
Exceptional verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong business, analytical, administrative, and team-building skills
Ability to simplify complex messages and rationale in a compliant manner
Ability to work independently and lead effectively in a fast-paced, highly fluid, and matrixed environment
Highest personal integrity and ethics; strong sense of judgment and discretion
PC literacy, including MS Office, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, texting, mobile smartphone use, Veeva CRM, and Concur expense reporting software
Physical ability to use relevant machines and/or equipment as needed
Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours as necessary to meet business needs
Ability to manage a large geographic territory and work effectively from a home office, vehicle, or customer location
Willingness to travel up to 60%, including regular overnight travel by air or car
Must reside within proximity to a major airport within the South Central region
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, business administration, life sciences, or equivalent is required
Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MS) preferred
Certification in Medical Coding preferred
Previous reimbursement support experience with physician-administered (“buy and bill”) oncology and neurology drugs preferred
Experience with Medicare Part D products strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives program
401(k) with company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Parental leave
Paid time off
Discretionary winter shutdown
Well-being allowance
Commuter benefits