Nimble Talent is looking for a Director, Field Access and Reimbursement - Southeast to provide strategic leadership for a team of field reimbursement managers. You will ensure patient access to company products by developing regional strategies, educating healthcare providers, and resolving access barriers.
What You'll Do
- Hire, train, and develop a high performing field reimbursement manager team.
- Coach team members to ensure maximum performance and reimbursement acumen.
- Ensure all team activities strictly comply with all regulatory and compliance standards.
- Develop and execute an overarching field access and reimbursement strategy for the assigned region.
- Partner closely with Market Access, Sales, Marketing, and other internal teams.
- Oversee the team's efforts to educate providers on patient support programs, coding, billing, and prior authorization requirements.
- Maintain deep expertise in the dynamic regional and local access and payer landscape.
- Train team members on technical policies and systems impacting product access.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in field reimbursement, patient services, or market access within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
- 3+ years of experience as an Access and Reimbursement Manager or as a field-based first line leader.
- Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority in a matrixed environment.
- Exceptional problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
- In depth experience navigating payer policies and systems for specialty products.
- Deep understanding of medical and pharmacy benefits, coverage policies, and reimbursement pathways.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree.
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of field reimbursement managers across the Southeast region.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $223,000 - $273,000 + equity incentive plans.
- 401(k) plan with generous employer match.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Health plans including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Flexible time off.
- Annual Winter Holiday shut down.
- At least 11 paid holidays.
Work Mode
This is a local field-based role open to candidates in VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, or FL.
Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.
