Regional Patient Access Manager

Neurocrine Biosciences

. Provide field access support services and education to Healthcare Professionals to maximize patient access to Company products and accelerate time to treatment .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $151,000 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in specialty pharmacy operations, payer coverage policies, and patient access programs, with a strong ability to communicate complex information effectively to healthcare professionals. Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and project management within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Specialty Pharmacy ExperiencePayer Coverage PoliciesPatient Access ProgramsProject Management SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Pharmaceutical Commercial ExperiencePrescription Adjudication ProcessReimbursement Support ProgramsFinancial Assistance ProgramsPatient Access Submission TechnologyMarket Access StrategiesData AnalysisWorkflow ImprovementLeadership SkillsCommunication of Payer Criteria

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAnalytical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

CoverMyMedsPatient Access Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA DegreeMaster’s Degree or MBA PreferredPharmD or PhD Preferred

Industry Keywords

PharmaBiotechManaged CarePharmacy Benefit ManagersGovernment PayersCNS ProductsHealthcare ProfessionalsPatient Financial SupportSpecialty DistributionMarket Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide field access support services and education to Healthcare Professionals to maximize patient access to Company products and accelerate time to treatment
Communicate with Specialty Pharmacies, Closed Door Pharmacies—including Genoa—and Patient-Physician Services HUB partner in support of marketed products in the U.S.
Build and uphold the pharmacy distribution network by conducting vetting activities within an assigned geography, including approval, denial or removal communications
Support and educate HCP entities on coverage issues for on-label prescriptions already in process, access support services, processes, forms, payer-specific coverage issues and patient financial support programs
Serve as subject matter expert on regional and national payer coverage policies and processes
Work cross-functionally with field sales, network pharmacies, market access, commercial analytics and operations
Collaborate with Payer Marketing to create materials that build customer awareness of critical coverage requirements
Monitor distribution-network processes, propose workflow strategies and share specialty-distribution best practices with trade leadership
Build and sustain relationships with pharmacies, physicians, office staff and other HCPs to resolve coverage problems
Train and educate HCPs on payer-specific coverage policies, documentation requirements, appeals processes and patient financial assistance programs
Introduce electronic Patient Access submission technology such as CoverMyMeds and support prior authorization, Letters of Medical Necessity, appeals, step edits and formulary exception requests
Communicate with field sales, corporate employees, HCPs, network pharmacies and HUB employees to identify and resolve coverage and patient access issues
Identify and communicate payer issues to the National Account Directors team
Interface with local closed-door and LTC pharmacies, providing support services and education
Report patient access opportunities and challenges to management
Present payer coverage insights at internal business reviews and national/regional sales meetings
Conduct Patient Access workshops during POA meetings and assist with new-hire training
Work to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment
Monitor pharmacies to ensure effective and efficient operations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree in related field AND 6+ years of pharma/biotech commercial experience, with 2+ years of experience with specialty pharmacy/market access
Specialty product experience, with CNS preferred
Master’s degree or MBA preferred AND 4+ years of related experience
PharmD or PhD AND 2+ years of related experience
Strong understanding of specialty pharmacies, managed care, pharmacy benefit managers and government payers and their impact on product access
Excellent working knowledge of patient support programs, including reimbursement support and financial assistance adherence programs
Strong understanding of prescription adjudication process
Ability to communicate payer coverage criteria and prior authorization processes
Previous experience in other functions in pharma/biotech desired, such as sales, management, marketing and managed markets
Understanding of current issues within the marketplace, pharmaceutical industry and national health care system
Ability to travel overnight up to 60%
Knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and familiarity with broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines
Ability to improve tools and processes within functional area
Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
Leadership skill and ability, typically leading lower levels and/or indirect teams
Excellent computer skills
Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
Ability to see broader picture and impact on multiple departments/divisions
Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs with accuracy and efficiency
Excellent project management skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment and handle multiple tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-functional team success

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in the equity based long term incentive program
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage