Associate Director, Southeast Region – Field Reimbursement, Patient Engagement, Customer Solution

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead, develop, and directly manage a team of Field Reimbursement Managers with access and fulfillment responsibilities across Neuroscience healthcare provider accounts .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing teams within the healthcare sector, particularly in Neuroscience, while effectively managing access and fulfillment strategies. Proven ability to build relationships, navigate complex business environments, and execute customer-oriented strategies.

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Healthcare Business ExperienceLeadership CapabilitiesAccount Management KnowledgeNeuroscience Therapeutic Market ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Account ManagementReimbursement PrinciplesCodingBillingPrior AuthorizationOffice OperationsAppeals ProcessesData Insights UtilizationCustomer-Oriented Strategy DevelopmentTeam Performance Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

AI TechnologiesPatient Access ToolsPharmacy Benefit Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

NeuroscienceManaged CareBuy & BillMedical BenefitPharmacy Benefit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and directly manage a team of Field Reimbursement Managers with access and fulfillment responsibilities across Neuroscience healthcare provider accounts
Execute the PECS Field Reimbursement Manager strategy
Ensure healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers have the information, tools, and resources needed to help patients start and stay on therapy
Foster communication across Patient Access, Pharmacy Access, Medical, Market Access, Brand Marketing, and Field Sales departments
Lead, motivate, coach, develop, and retain a diverse team
Lead a regionally aligned team of up to 10 direct reports to maximize access and fulfillment impact
Develop short- and long-term strategic plans and manage execution of related tactics
Establish team culture, drive accountability, manage FRM performance, build customer relationships, and achieve team goals
Coach FRMs to use data insights and account management competencies to address access barriers
Support identification and resolution of patient obstacles involving Buy & Bill, Medical Benefit, Assignment of Benefit, specialty pharmacy, and pharmacy benefit
Build trust-based relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners in the field
Manage and allocate budget in alignment with team objectives
Travel up to 75% of the time
Report to the Field Director, Field Access & Affordability Solutions within PECS

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree is required
Minimum of 8 years healthcare business related experience required
Knowledge of account management, managed care, and reimbursement principles, including pharmacy and medical benefit/buy & bill benefit design, coding, billing, prior authorization, office operations, and appeals processes
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and performance success in prior roles
Valid Driver's License in one of the 50 United States
Reside within the geography or be willing to relocate to it
3+ years of direct people management preferred
Neuroscience disease state experience preferred
MBA or other advanced degree/relevant certifications preferred
Proven ability to navigate high profile, complex business circumstances
Experience developing and executing customer-oriented strategies
Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally in a matrix environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
Experience in the Neuroscience therapeutic market
Commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time preferred
Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year