Manager, Patient Access (Chicago)

at Mitsubishi Chemical Group in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition . Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company – one of Japan’s most respected – is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),and is currently developing medicines in Neurology in Parkinson’s (PD), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), and in high unmet areas in Immunology and Oncology.

MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA’s commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets. In the United States, MTPA launched rare disease treatments including RADICAVA® (edaravone) injectables in 2017 and RADICAVA® (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022. The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, supply chain,and business development functions. MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness.

The Manager, Patient Access will support implementation of reimbursement education and distribution service plans to achieve product and corporate revenue and reimbursement objectives, meet customer needs, and help develop overall commercial excellence.

Responsibilities

+ Develops and executes geographical strategic and tactical plans to meet customer and business needs

+ Interacts frequently with key stakeholders in multiple sites of care including: physician practices, hospitals and other sites

+ Manages daily activities that support appropriate patient access in the provider offices and works as a liaison to any other patientassistance and access support servicesReviews patient insurance benefit options

+ Provides education and support to targeted accounts and HCPs on Searchlight Support and any relevant patient support programsand available patient access services (call center, web-based, etc.)

+ Provides assistance to key accounts to help overcome access barriers for key client stakeholders

+ Reviews patient-specific information in cases where the site has specifically requested assistance in resolving issues or coveragechallenges

+ Ensures all actions taken create a positive impact on the patient journey and the brand experience

+ Serves as payer expert for assigned geography and provides feedback to internal teams on local payer trends and access issues

+ Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree required

+ Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with direct payer policy including managed care and Medicare/Medicaid

+ Minimum of 3 years of benefit verifications and prior-authorization requirements experience or equivalent experience in specialty pharma, home infusion or infusion centersPreferred experience: Integrated Delivery Network/Integrated Health Systems, buy/bill product(s), specialty pharmacies and/orinfusion, launching new specialty products

+ Extensive knowledge of Managed Care, Government, and Federal payer sectors

+ Infusion site of care experience, including HOPD and physician owned facilities

+ Self-direction coupled with strong organizational skills

+ Outstanding interpersonal skills, consultative approach, and customer orientation; proven ability to build and maintain strongworking relationships with internal and external customersStrong communication skills: oral, written, training/presentation

+ Proficient in MS Office

+ Must be able to travel up to 60-70% domestically

+ Valid driver’s license to drive to healthcare provider sites

+ Must be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate. At this time,Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharmaoffers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.

MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection. In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.

The salary range for this position is $108,000 – $172,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

This position is eligible to participate in the quarterly sales incentive plan in place at the time. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

Job Locations US-IL-Chicago

Job ID 2024-1874

\# of Openings 1

Category Managed Markets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.