MSD

Field Access Manager

MSD
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient access processes, reimbursement issues, and compliance within the healthcare sector, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient support and satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Patient Support ExperienceKnowledge Of Health Insurance StructuresExpertise In Pharmaceutical ComplianceBenefit Verification And Prior AuthorizationStrong Interpersonal And Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the subject-matter expert on access-related issues for healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations
  • Work cross-functionally with patient support, market access, and field sales to support timely patient access to therapy
  • Provide information on access processes, reimbursement issues, and patient assistance programs while ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Provide approved education to defined accounts within an assigned geography on access and coverage
  • Analyze access issues and act as the local access resource for HCPs, field force personnel, and region management
  • Coordinate with the access hub on individual patient cases, coverage assistance, hub enrollment, and overall coordination
  • Collaborate with Field Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Public Affairs, State and Government Affairs, Trade, and Specialty Pharmacy Accounts
  • Educate HCP accounts on benefit verification, prior authorization, appeals, and patient support programs in live and virtual formats
  • Analyze access trends and monitor payer trends to address barriers
  • Partner cross-functionally to identify and address barriers to patient access and support patient satisfaction
  • Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Provide access information and education to HCP offices and field teams
  • Escalate and coordinate access issues with third parties, including the hub vendor
  • Provide education and support on Specialty Pharmacy issues
  • Explain product coverage under Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid benefit designs
  • Answer payer-specific coverage and access questions
  • Maintain knowledge of regional and national market dynamics and payer coverage policies
  • Act as a subject-matter expert on access and affordability challenges across payer types
  • Educate HCPs on private and public payer coverage changes affecting patient access
  • Support product access through compliant expertise on payer coverage issues
  • Educate HCP offices on product hub programs, patient support offerings, financial assistance, and hub resources
  • Communicate information about access resources and payer processes/policies
  • Attend national and regional meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in patient support, pharmaceutical/healthcare sales or operations, or reimbursement support
  • Strong knowledge of health insurance structures, including Medicare Part B, Medicaid, and commercial plans
  • Knowledge of benefit verification, prior authorization, and appeal processes
  • Expertise in pharmaceutical compliance and HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality
  • Competent understanding of hub and patient support activities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment
  • Must reside in the New England South assigned territory
  • Ability to collaborate with sales representatives, sales leadership, and internal colleagues
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience highly preferred
  • Deep understanding of HCP office workflows, prescription flow, and clinic operations preferred
  • Pulmonology experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Remote work arrangement
  • 20–25% travel role

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Hard Skills
Access ProcessesReimbursement IssuesPatient Assistance ProgramsBenefit VerificationPrior AuthorizationAppeal ProcessesPharmaceutical ComplianceHIPAA RegulationsAccess Hub CoordinationPayer Coverage Policies
Soft Skills
CollaborationRelationship BuildingInfluencing StakeholdersManaging Multiple PrioritiesCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
HealthcarePharmaceuticalMarket AccessPayer TrendsPulmonologyPatient SatisfactionSpecialty PharmacyHCP Office WorkflowsMedicareMedicaid