Sr. Director, Head of Field Reimbursement & Patient Access Liaisons Job ID 1754

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark Europe and the United States. Today were advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis we pride ourselves on exceptional science visionary leadership and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients Science and Passion we use our TransCon drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled adaptable and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skill.

The Sr. Director Head of Field Reimbursement & Patient Access Liaisons will lead and oversee the strategy execution and performance of the companys Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs) and Patient Access Liaisons (PALs). This senior leader will be responsible for developing and driving the national field strategy to optimize patient access support education and adherence across the organizations portfolio. Serving as a key member of the Patient Services leadership team and the Field Leader Forum the Head of Field Reimbursement & Patient Access Liaisons will ensure seamless collaboration across internal and external stakeholders while maintaining a patient-first focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Define develop and execute the overarching field strategy for FRMs and PALs to support patient access and provider/patient engagement
• Build and lead a high-performing field reimbursement/patient access team to proactively support providers and patients in overcoming access and reimbursement challenges
• Align field strategies with brand objectives overall Patient Services objectives and corporate objectives to drive impact and measurable outcomes
• Serve as a thought leader and advisor to senior leadership on trends challenges and opportunities in patient access and reimbursement

• Directly lead coach and develop a team of direct reports who have responsibility for managing regional field teams
• Establish clear performance metrics and ensure consistent execution across field teams

• Ensure field activities comply with all regulatory legal and compliance standards
• Partner cross-functionally with Market Access Commercial Medical Affairs Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Implement systems processes and tools to optimize team effectiveness and efficiency.

• Represent the organization with key external stakeholders including healthcare providers patient advocacy groups and specialty pharmacies
• Identify insights from the field and translate them into actionable strategies to enhance patient access and support

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (MBA MPH NP PharmD or related field) strongly preferred
• 12 years of progressive experience in field reimbursement patient services market access field sales or related functions within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Field reimbursement experience is required.
• 5 years proven success managing and leading national field teams preferably across both provider and patient facing teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute field strategies that support brand objectives drive patient outcomes and organizational impact
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Deep knowledge of reimbursement processes access challenges HUB services specialty pharmacy distribution clinical education and patient support services
• Excellent communication collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate complex access and operational challenges.
• Expected field and home office travel up to 50%

The estimated salary range for this position is $250000 - $280000. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience qualifications and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level) discretionary stock-based long-term incentives paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical dental and vision plans
• Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

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