Assoc Dir Field Reimbursement - Oncology (Southwest US)

 

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Assoc Dir Field Reimbursement - Oncology (Southwest US) 

 

Responsible for ensuring patient access to our oncology and pipeline products within assigned geographical area. Develop and implement account specific strategies that will maximize business opportunities for growth. This position works with medical practice decision makers, CFOs, practice administrators, pharmacy and medical directors,multi specialty practice management groups, multi specialty provider practices, purchasing, etc. to effectively reduce reimbursement barriers. This position is also responsible for obtaining and maintaining coverage for the Bayer portfolio with the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs).

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSBILITIES

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Associate Director, Field Reimbursement - Oncology (Southwest US), are to:

• Obtain and maintain coverage for the Bayer portfolio with the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs);
• Work with sales personnel and the managed markets account managers to identify areas of general customer concern in oncology coverage and reimbursement;
• Develop strategies for removing reimbursement barriers and effectively educating customers;
• Provide leadership and marketplace insight to Managed Markets team, sales, and internal groups on key reimbursement issues;
• Responsible for all field based reimbursement activities related to current and future oncology products;
• Develop and implement pull through plans so that the field can maximize current product position;
• Manage relationships with state oncology societies and other reimbursement stakeholders;
• Key working relationships include:
  • Working directly with medical directors and policy nurses at the Medicare Administrative Carriers to secure coverage for the Bayer portfolio;
  • Interfacing with prescribers and office staff including practice administrators and senior leadership, VPs at large practices, multi specialty practice management groups, IDNs or other facilities;
  • Working with Field Sales Leadership, Managed Markets Account Management, Health Economics, Contracting, and Marketing to develop, customize and implement initiatives and programs that meet long term customer and company needs;
  • Interfacing with REACH staff to effectively address reimbursement issues;
• The primary location for this role is Residence-Based in the US.  The assigned area for this role is Southwest US, which includes the following states: Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.  Candidate must be based within the territory or within reasonable commute to the territory.
• Visa sponsorship may be offered for this role.

 

 

WHO YOU ARE

 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

 

Required Qualifications:

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