We need outstanding people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. Are you an experienced Reimbursement Leader looking to join a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If you’re passionate about what access can do to make a difference to patients' lives and ready to discover what you can do – join us.

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.

Building on a 50-year heritage in respiratory care, our ambition is to transform the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by driving earlier, biology-led treatment, eliminating preventable asthma attacks, and removing COPD as a top-three leading cause of death. Underpinning chronic lung diseases is an altered immune system. AstraZeneca is following the science of common pathways and underlying disease drivers from respiratory disease into immunology-driven disease areas.

The general purpose of the Director, Field Reimbursement Managers (FRM Director) role is to lead all aspects of activities to minimize logistical and other barriers to therapy for patients and providers and, therefore, optimize access to Astra Zeneca products in the Respiratory and Immunology therapeutic areas. This purpose will be achieved by delivering quality interactions with key physicians and institutional customers through specialty services.

FRM Director will lead a team of Field Reimbursement Managers while working closely with Managed Markets, Trade, Marketing and Sales partners in the field, supporting accounts in resolving reimbursement issues or concerns, developing ethical and customer-oriented reimbursement strategies, and presenting payer criteria/terms and practices.

What you’ll do

• FRM Director will lead and develop a team of Field Reimbursement Managers Compliance, Knowledge, and Skills

• Does not compromise ethics or integrity to achieve business goals. Clearly demonstrates leadership among peers by consistent application and modeling of appropriate compliance, behavior and conduct

• FRM Director spends majority of time in the field providing Development, Planning, and Support to Field Reimbursement Team (minimum 60 to 75% overnight travel)

• Works closely with Access Service, Marketing, and various Managed Markets and Trade groups to review/understand relevant franchise and managed care business plans, goals and objectives

• Spends considerable time and effort helping to identify reimbursement-specific opportunities or issues, as well as educating internal partners on the payer landscape

Job Knowledge:

• Have a high knowledge of Managed Care and related Managed Markets benefit structures, reimbursement mechanisms, legal and regulatory landscape, and health management programs.

• Maintain a high level of industry awareness.

• Outstanding level of Therapeutic Area knowledge, utilization management techniques, and treatment and reimbursement guidelines.

• Reimbursement and Access Services Related Experience with physician administered injectable

• Knowledge and experience of legal and regulatory requirements related to the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industries

• Ability to prepare and present provider level communications.

Planning and Analysis:

• Region planning, organization, and administrative skills.

• Maintain a comprehensive and detailed region business plan.

• Develop and support budgeting requests for specific customer programs.

Communication:

• Demonstrate strong oral, written, and group interpersonal skills.

• Maintain appropriate contacts with Commercial partners.

• In a timely and accurate manner, submit all budgetary information, expenses reports, and required administrative reports to Field Leadership.

• Maintain effective communication with customers and affiliates.

• Seek out and maintain an effective level of communication with account partners and decision makers.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• 3 to 5 years of Field Based Management Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical/biotech industry

• Minimum of 5 years of total business experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical/biotech industry

• Minimum of 2 or more years' sales, managed care and/or reimbursement experience

• Must be based within the Northeast Region:  Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

Desired Requirements:

• MBA or other related graduate-level degree

• 3 to 5 years of Biotech or Pharmaceutical Field Leadership experience.

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in the Respiratory and/or Immunology therapeutic area.

• 3 to 5 years of Managed Markets/Field Reimbursement experience.

• Experience with business planning and market analysis.

• Experience in implementing reimbursement related programs and advisory programs.

• Prior experience in a headquarters based role.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

Where can I find out more?

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So, what’s next!

If you are interested, please apply.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.