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Associate Director - Field Reimbursement - Oncology - Philadelphia 

Associate Director - Field Reimbursement - Oncology - Philadelphia 

PURPOSE

Responsible for ensuring patient access to Bayer oncology products within assigned 
geographical area via supporting HCPs and Office staff in navigating therapy Prior 
Authorizations (PAs), Medical Necessity documentation and therapy PA denial appeals. 
Develop collaborative working partnerships with HCPs and Office Staff, to support 
Patient access to therapies. This position works with medical practice therapy decision 
makers, practice clinical administrators, key office support staff and clinical pharmacists 
to assist with Health Plan/PBM therapy approval requests. This position is also 
responsible for collaboration with the Bayer Patient Support Services Team, Market 
Access Field Teams, Bayer AGMs, SCs and MSLs to execute reimbursement and 
access programs to reduce access and affordability hurdles for patients on Bayer 
oncology products. The span of coverage will be Philadelphia, South New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Travel up to 50% within the 
territory. The candidate must be domiciled within the territory.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Extensive disease state/therapy space experience (specific to Bayer
Programs/Therapies);
• Govt, National and local Commercial Payer experience, State Medicaid, and Managed 
Plans;
• Experience in educating and supporting Prior Authorization process, appeals, and 
denials;
• Covermymeds – portal access experience a plus;
• Proactive education - Access Services by Bayer;
• Stay current with local MAC policies and procedures;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as prior experience educating 
providers;
• Collaborating across multiple stakeholders;
• Proactive Problem solving, defusing, and resolving escalations, consistent and timely 
follow up;
• Proven experience in flexibility and adaptability Territory Management;
• Ability to engage and navigate HCPs in various settings including hospitals, private 
practice, large multi-specialty practices, IDNs, IDN out-patient clinics and other facilities;
• Initiative-taking business acumen to identify and resolve HCP/Office Staff 
issues/challenges with Payer/PBM therapy approvals;
• New Product / Indications launch experience;
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record/ MVR;
• Specialty Pharmacy Experience;
• Experience educating and/or supporting pharmacies.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer is seeking an incumbent who processes the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of 5 years healthcare related reimbursement experience;
• 2 + years Field Reimbursement experience;
• In depth understanding of Payer/PBM therapy approval requirements (Prior 
Authorization, Medical Necessity, Denial Appeals, Formulary coverage and payment for 
oncology therapies across all sites of care (hospital, clinic, integrated delivery network) 
and ability to apply this knowledge to address individual customer concerns;
• Broad knowledge of Medicare, managed care, third party payers and Medicaid;
• Demonstrated excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations especially in 
demanding situations;
• Ability to effectively address customer concerns in a timely fashion and by working 
collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders;
• An elevated level of sophistication/people skills needed to interact with practice clinical 
decision makers, office support staff, clinical pharmacists, and office managers;
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of customer relations, therapy formulary 
coverage, utilization management, and able to interpret complex information;
• Must possess the leadership ability to effectively organize, communicate and collaborate 
with HCPs, Key Practice Staff and Bayer external and internal team members;
• Exceptional knowledge of Healthcare Management;
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturer federal, state, and local compliance requirements;
• Area Reimbursement Managers will cover multiple regions, thus significant overnight 
travel, up to 50%;
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record/ MVR.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 + years Oncology Field Reimbursement Experience; 
• Experience in oncology and working with key oncology stakeholders.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $143,280.00 to $214,920.00. Additional 
compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits 
include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, 
market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees 
and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 6-10-26.

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