Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Patient Access Manager

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in patient access and reimbursement logistics, with a strong focus on analyzing data to identify trends and recommending operational improvements. Proficient in navigating complex reimbursement challenges and advocating for patient needs within the biopharma industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Reimbursement ExperiencePatient Access ExpertiseBiopharma Industry KnowledgeBusiness Analytics ProficiencyEffective Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a critical point person for reimbursement and acquisition logistics for high-touch biologic, orphan-disease, and testosterone products
  • Manage patient assistance and reimbursement support services
  • Educate patients on Buy/Bill, Specialty Pharmacy logistics, reimbursement, acquisition, and financial assistance resources
  • Coordinate with Keenova patient support program representatives
  • Analyze acquisition and reimbursement data to identify logistical issues and escalate cases appropriately
  • Troubleshoot Specialty Pharmacy issues with internal and external stakeholders
  • Partner with Field Reimbursement Managers, case managers, provider offices, and specialty pharmacies to resolve access barriers
  • Collect, analyze, and synthesize field intelligence on patient access, reimbursement, affordability, healthcare systems, and patient experience
  • Translate patient journey insights and reimbursement trends into strategic recommendations
  • Identify root causes and trends affecting access and recommend operational and systemic improvements
  • Serve as a patient access and reimbursement subject matter expert
  • Act as liaison between patients, providers, specialty pharmacies, and internal stakeholders
  • Advise Patient Access leadership on access trends, operational opportunities, and healthcare challenges
  • Support continuous improvement, pilot programs, launch readiness, and strategic patient-support initiatives
  • Evaluate and optimize patient support programs, resources, access pathways, and service offerings
  • Present access trends, reimbursement challenges, and patient experience findings to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
  • Advocate for patients by identifying unmet needs, access barriers, and treatment journey obstacles
  • Develop individualized strategies to support timely treatment initiation and continuity of care
  • Empower patients and caregivers through education, resource awareness, and navigation support

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS or equivalent is required; MBA or advanced degree ideal
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience in the Biopharma industry required
  • 5 years of reimbursement experience required
  • Previous experience working with Keenova relationships desirable
  • Expertise resolving complex reimbursement, affordability, and access challenges across multiple payer channels
  • Ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
  • Experience identifying systemic access trends and translating observations into actionable business recommendations
  • Understanding of the global payer and distribution environment, particularly biologic In-Office Injectables in the U.S.
  • Understanding of coverage, coding, payment, and reimbursement requirements and policies
  • Knowledge of Local Coverage Determinations per regional MAC for Keenova products
  • Knowledge of Medicare billing/coding and appeal processes, ASP, WAC, Sequestration, and Medicare EOBs
  • Understanding of legislative, legal, and regulatory environments
  • Understanding of buy-and-bill and Specialty Pharmacy channels
  • Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and FDA regulations
  • Effective communication and ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable language
  • Business analytics proficiency
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop strategic plans for product access
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Hands-on operational reimbursement experience desirable
  • Ability to work with field-based and home office personnel
  • Compliance with Keenova policies
  • Up to 30% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Bonus eligibility in accordance with the applicable program
  • Up to 30% travel may be required

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Hard Skills
Reimbursement AnalysisPatient Assistance ManagementData AnalysisStrategic PlanningKnowledge of Medicare BillingUnderstanding of Coverage PoliciesKnowledge of HIPAA RequirementsUnderstanding of Buy-and-BillKnowledge of Local Coverage DeterminationsOperational Reimbursement Experience
Soft Skills
Ability to Influence OutcomesStrong Written CommunicationAbility to Work Cross-FunctionallyEffective Verbal CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
BS or EquivalentMBA or Advanced Degree Ideal
Industry Keywords
Biologic ProductsOrphan DiseaseSpecialty PharmacyPatient Support ProgramsHealthcare SystemsAccess BarriersField Reimbursement ManagersKeenova RelationshipsFDA RegulationsLegislative and Regulatory Environments