Astellas Pharma · 1 day ago
Partner, US Patient Support Programs Operations (Retina)
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $211K/yr
5+ years expAstellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients. The Partner, US Patient Support Programs Operations (Retina) is responsible for developing the Patient Support Program strategy and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize patient access and affordability solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Partners with brand team and Market Access partners to develop annual product patient access and affordability strategy and plans
Collaborate with brand stakeholders and MAL to monitor external and internal dynamics impacting the overall PSP strategies and sustainability. In addition, stay abreast of the evolving access and affordability market and reimbursement model innovation, and leverage these insights to develop clear strategies and tactics to meet patient needs
Partner with brand team to inform training and development of PSP related materials/education for sales representatives, providers and patients for assigned products (materials and training to be led by the brand)
Lead development of brand-level patient access and affordability training and materials to be leveraged by ARM teams
Develop new process and technology implementations to leverage data, analytics, and technology to monitor, inform, and improve PSP outcomes and impact
Compellingly communicates brand level PSP vision, priorities, direction, and results to cross functional teams and leadership including Brand Heads
Lead/support PSP operations as determined by brand and PAAS needs
Forecasts budget related to reimbursement HUB operations and implements strategies to manage spend within the relevant product marketing budgets
Conduct annual review of essential program services and continuously evaluate opportunities to change, modify or discontinue programs based on changing market dynamics among payers, distributors, patients and physicians, or legal and government policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant professional experience (Market Access, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Operations, Access & Reimbursement, etc.) and/or equivalent education/experience in an operational support role, preferably in a pharmaceutical reimbursement environment
Knowledge of the US healthcare system and pharmaceutical reimbursement environment (government and private payers) including coverage, coding and payment
Understanding of the dynamic legal and compliance landscape involving reimbursement HUBs and patient support programs
Demonstrated ability to operationalize programs with strong project management skills, detail-orientation, and ability to multi-task and prioritize
Demonstrated ability to work within a matrix organization
Strong collaboration skills with the demonstrated ability to gather key stakeholder feedback and gain executive alignment
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation skills
Proven analytical skills
Ability to manage expense budgets
Willing to travel up to 20% of the time
Preferred
Advanced Degree/Education in a related discipline
Experience in Specialty Products and/or Buy and Bill
Experience with reimbursement HUB vendors
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
Company
Astellas Pharma
Astellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical research & development company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2020-07-22Grant
2008-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Amanda Hart
Head, Global Commercial Analytics and Reporting
Recent News
2026-01-07
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