Field Reimbursement Manager-Great Lakes

Job description

**Mavericks Wanted** When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on   In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible.    Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work. **What You'll Do** BridgeBio is seeking a Field Reimbursement Manager – Rare Disease (Hybrid Reimbursement & Patient Support) responsible for executing the launch strategy across a rare disease portfolio including integrating provider-facing reimbursement strategy with patient access and support coordination across a rare disease portfolio. This hybrid role operates at an Associate Director level of autonomy and cross-functional influence, serving as a regional expert in navigating complex reimbursement pathways while supporting compliant education and coordination related to patient access and support programs. The Associate Director partners with healthcare providers, consented patients and care partners, specialty pharmacies, and internal stakeholders to support patient understanding of reimbursement, affordability, and access processes in a compliant and ethical manner. This position reports into Market Access / Patient Services leadership and works in close collaboration with Medical, Compliance, Legal, Commercial, Sales, and Patient Services teams. **Responsibilities** **Reimbursement & Access Strategy (Provider-Facing)** - Serve as a regional subject matter expert on reimbursement and access for BridgeBio therapies - Educate healthcare provider offices on reimbursement processes, including benefits investigation, prior authorization, appeals, and coverage pathways - Identify and compliantly address access barriers within commercial and government payer environments - Support integration of access processes into provider office workflows - Provide compliant education on BridgeBio patient support programs and services - Share payer policy trends and field insights with Market Access leadership to inform strategy **Patient Support & Access Coordination** - Provide access and affordability education to consented patients and care partners in alignment with compliance and privacy regulations - Support understanding of reimbursement processes and available patient support resources - Coordinate, as appropriate, among hubs, specialty pharmacies, prescriber offices, and support programs to facilitate continuity of access - Assist in identifying and escalating access-related challenges impacting the patient journey - Support onboarding and ongoing engagement of consented patients within BridgeBio patient support programs in accordance with program rules **Cross-Functional Leadership & Insight Generation** - Act as a senior field partner to Market Access, Patient Services, Compliance, Legal, Medical, Commercial, and Sales teams - Provide compliant, de-identified field insights regarding access trends, barriers, and process gaps - Contribute to the development and refinement of access strategies, tools, and field materials - Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving patient access pathways - Serve as a mentor and resource to field access colleagues where appropriate **Compliance & Ethical Standards** - Operate in strict adherence to all company policies and applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA and OIG guidance - Provide patient-facing support in a hybrid setting while operating in strict adherence to company policies and all applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA and OIG requirements - Ensure all interactions with patients, providers, and stakeholders are compliant, non-promotional, and within scope - Properly handle protected health information (PHI) in accordance with company policy **Scope & Impact** - Senior individual contributor with successful lateral leadership experience and enterprise impact - Operates with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment - Manages complex and escalated access and reimbursement challenges - Influences access strategy through field-based insights and cross-functional collaboration **Where You'll Work** Geography includes IL, MI, IN, MN, IA, ND, SD This is a U.S.-based field role requiring greater than 50% domestic travel based on regional needs. **Who You Are** **Required:** - Bachelor’s degree required - 8+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, with significant experience in reimbursement, market access, patient services, or rare disease - Deep understanding of U.S. payer systems, including commercial and government coverage pathways - Experience navigating specialty pharmacy and hub models - Strong knowledge of compliance requirements related to patient support and access services - Ability to work independently in a field-based, cross-functional environment **Preferred:** - MBA, RN, or other advanced clinical or business degree preferred - Rare disease experience - Experience supporting both provider reimbursement and patient access programs - Experience working with complex health systems and specialty centers - Background in cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, or other specialty therapeutic areas At BridgeBio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits. Below is the anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, educational background, location of residence and performance during the interview process. BridgeBio is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions based in other states. Salary $185,000—$230,000 USD **As a global company, our comprehensive benefits may vary based on location. We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.** **For BridgeBio Full-Time U.S Based Roles:** **Financial & Rewards** - **Market-leading compensation** - **401(k) with employer match** - **Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)** - **Pre-tax commuter benefits** (transit and parking) - **Referral bonus** for hired candidates - **Subsidized lunch and parking** on in-office days **Health & Well-Being** - **100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums** for you **and** your dependents - **Health Savings Account (HSA)** with annual employer contributions, plus **Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)** - **Fertility & family-forming benefits** - **Expanded mental health support** (therapy and coaching resources) - **Hybrid work model** with flexibility - **Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off** and company-paid holidays - **Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave** to care for yourself and your family **Skill Development & Career Paths:** - People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility - We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching - We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities By applying, you acknowledge that BridgeBio will process your personal information as described in our [Global Candidate Privacy Notice](https://bridgebio.com/bridgebio-global-candidate-privacy-notice).