
US Field Reimbursement Manager, Rare Neurology, Hematology, & Nephrology (Wisconsin and Northern Illinois)
AstraZeneca
Summary
The Field Reimbursement Manager (Rare Neurology, Hematology, & Nephrology) is a field-based, non-promotional role responsible for helping minimize barriers to patient access for our rare disease portfolio. You will act as the local subject matter expert on reimbursement, billing, coding, and patient support programs for assigned indications and therapies. By educating healthcare provider (HCP) offices, billing staff, and financial coordinators, you will help navigate complex coverage landscapes to ensure eligible patients receive timely access to therapy. This role reports directly to the Regional Field Reimbursement Director.
Job description
This is what you will do
The Field Reimbursement Manager (Rare Neurology, Hematology, & Nephrology) is a field-based, non-promotional role responsible for helping minimize barriers to patient access for our rare disease portfolio. You will act as the local subject matter expert on reimbursement, billing, coding, and patient support programs for assigned indications and therapies. By educating healthcare provider (HCP) offices, billing staff, and financial coordinators, you will help navigate complex coverage landscapes to ensure eligible patients receive timely access to therapy. This role reports directly to the Regional Field Reimbursement Director.
You will be responsible for
- Partnering with Alexion cross-functional teams on overall account and territory planning and strategy to maximize internal/external customer knowledge on payer policy and processes as well as routine documentation and presentation of plans.
- Being a subject matter expert on reimbursement and the regional-specific access landscape, including medical/pharmacy benefit design, product acquisition, payer policies and coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, denials, appeals, peer to peer and other education required to navigate access for coverage of assigned Alexion indications and therapies while operating in full alignment with company policy, legal requirements, and compliance standards.
- Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans that increase customer knowledge of reimbursement and access processes, using available resources, internal data, and field insights to prioritize activity and guide call objectives.
- Collaborating with Alexion OneSource Patient Services on individual case management needs related to HCP education on reimbursement issues.
- Identify, document, and communicate field insights related to payer policy shifts, access barriers, denial trends, operational challenges, and customer education needs to help inform internal planning and decision-making.
- Collaborating with cross-functional partners to share insights and coordinate/plan activities; attending internal and company meetings as requested.
- Maintain accurate documentation and operational reporting related to customer interactions, account plans, HCP office education, and case-related activity in CRM and other approved systems, while managing work in alignment with annual priorities, key performance indicators, territory objectives, project priorities, and approved budget parameters.
- Complying with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Alexion activities; works with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company's code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
You will need to have
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years experience in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- 3+ years experience working with buy and bill and/or specialty pharmacy networks
- 3+ years of field reimbursement experience
- Understanding of access process from medical and pharmacy benefit design, Rx to infusion/injection
- Experience with products that require prior authorization and clear understanding of related billing, coding and in-office support
- Demonstrate a learning mindset and adaptability to changing direction as conditions shift, taking ownership and driving actions
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels, inside and outside of the company
- Ability to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals with confidence and expertise in an office procedural environment
- Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration skills, business planning, rapport building and active listening skills
- Problem solver with a sense of urgency
- Experience working through complex reimbursement issues
- Experience working with billing and medical claim personnel in healthcare setting
- Experience working with integrated health systems
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and working proficiency in using iPad and Laptop and working proficiency in CRM, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; willingness to travel with equipment to coordinate daily with key partners on education and case work.
Travel and Role Related Areas
- Ability to travel to work related meetings and functions and ability to travel overnight for up to 4 nights per week
- Ability to travel 60-75%
- Ability to drive to assigned targets within the territory with Company provided Fleet Electric Vehicle
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to travel regionally and cover large multi-state territories
- Must reside in the assigned territory; relocation assistance is not provided
We would prefer for you to have
- Rare disease experience
- Understanding of the top regional and national payers within the assigned geography
- Experience in launching a new specialty pharmaceutical/biologic product or new product indication
- Neurology, Hematology and/or Nephrology experience
- Experience working through complex reimbursement issues
- Experience working with billing and medical claim personnel in healthcare setting
- PACS (Prior Authorization Certification Specialist)
- Familiarity with applying AI tools and techniques to enhance efficiency
- Reside within Wisconsin or Northern Illinois
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years experience in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- 3+ years experience working with buy and bill and/or specialty pharmacy networks
- 3+ years of field reimbursement experience
- Understanding of access process from medical and pharmacy benefit design, Rx to infusion/injection
- Experience with products that require prior authorization and clear understanding of related billing, coding and in-office support
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels, inside and outside of the company
- Ability to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals with confidence and expertise in an office procedural environment
- Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration skills, business planning, rapport building and active listening skills
- Problem solver with a sense of urgency
- Experience working through complex reimbursement issues
- Experience working with billing and medical claim personnel in healthcare setting
- Experience working with integrated health systems
- Working proficiency in CRM, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to travel 60-75%
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must reside in the assigned territory
Benefits
- Short-Term Incentive Bonuses
- Equity-Based Awards
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.