Field Reimbursement Manager - Northern CA

BridgeBio Pharma
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Geared toward reimbursement experts comfortable with stakeholder collaboration and strategic planning, with a preference for rare disease and a need for high travel flexibility.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5-8 years of biotech/pharma experience, especially in reimbursement and rare disease.
    — “Minimum of 5-8 years of Biotech/Pharma experience, including previous experience as an FRM”
  • Professionals with a track record of managing community access programs and improving healthcare workflows.
    — “providing face-to-face education on access and affordability programs and community support services to providers”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be familiar with complex reimbursement and authorization processes.
    — “Serve as an in-house expert on authorization processes and requirements”
  • The position demands collaboration with multiple stakeholders across healthcare settings.
    — “Collaborate with healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, and other relevant stakeholders”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with rare disease reimbursement and community access program optimization.
    — “Rare disease experience is preferred”
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving in access barriers and process improvements.
    — “Develop and execute strategic plans for optimizing community access”
  • Showcase data analysis skills with examples of improving access efficiency.
    — “Utilize data analysis and reporting tools to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of access and reimbursement processes”
  • Emphasize experience in navigating healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
    — “Ensure that all access and reimbursement activities adhere to healthcare regulations and compliance requirements”
  • Demonstrate expertise in managing institutional pharmacies and negotiating contracts.
    — “Evaluate, select, onboard and manage institutional pharmacies ensuring optimal access”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • optimizing community access to company's products and therapies
  • providing face-to-face education on access and affordability programs
Typical background
bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business

Skills & requirements

Required

Access StrategyReimbursement ProcessesHealthcare RegulationsStakeholder CollaborationData AnalysisCommunity Support Programs

Preferred

Pharmacy Network ManagementPolicy And Market Analysis

Stack & domain

Reimbursement ProcessesAccess StrategyAuthorization ProcessesComplianceData AnalysisFinancial Assistance InitiativesHealthcare RegulationsPharmacy Network ManagementStakeholder CollaborationPolicy And Market AnalysisStrategic ThinkingExpertiseCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingRare DiseaseLife-changing MedicinesCommunity AccessHealthcarePharmaceuticals

About the role

Original posting from BridgeBio Pharma via Greenhouse

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. 

Who You Are

As a Field Reimbursement Manager (Associate Director Level) at BridgeBio, you will work as an individual contributor, playing a crucial role in ensuring the community will have streamlined access to the company's products, therapies, and services while navigating complex reimbursement processes. The position interacts with large, complex accounts to support community access within the aligned therapeutic area, proactively providing face-to-face education on access and affordability programs and community support services to providers and staff to support integration of those products into office processes and workflows. This position involves a combination of strategic thinking, expertise in reimbursement, and an understanding of healthcare regulations.  

Responsibilities

Access Strategy: Develop and execute strategic plans for optimizing community access to the company's products and therapies. This includes assessing access barriers, and proposing solutions for provider offices and institutions

Access Expertise: Serve as an in-house expert on authorization processes and requirements, collaborating with internal teams to navigate complex access challenges

Compliance: Ensure that all access and reimbursement activities adhere to healthcare regulations and compliance requirements, including healthcare laws and industry standards

Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, and other relevant stakeholders to address access issues, negotiate contracts (if needed), and streamline patient access pathways

Pharmacy Network Management: Evaluate, select, onboard and manage institutional pharmacies ensuring optimal access for appropriate community members

Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis and reporting tools to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of access and reimbursement processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes

Community Support Programs: manage and optimize community support programs, such as financial assistance initiatives, to help the community access and adhere to treatment

Policy and Market Analysis: Stay updated on changes in healthcare policy, market dynamics, and healthcare trends that may impact reimbursement and access, and adapt strategies accordingly

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Healthcare Administration, Business, etc…); Master’s degree or equivalent is a plus

Minimum of 5-8 years of Biotech/Pharma experience, including previous experience as an FRM

Rare disease experience is preferred

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Experience in market access, community access or community services

In-depth knowledge of healthcare reimbursement processes, regulations, and compliance requirements

Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools

Commitment to community-centered care and ensuring access to innovative treatments

Travel 60%

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 USDAs 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. Questions or requests: dataprivacy@bridgebio.com

Source: BridgeBio Pharma careers (Greenhouse)

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