Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.
Senior Director, Patient Access Lead (East & West)
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Senior Director, Patient Access Lead (East & West)
Role overview:
Intellia Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Director, Patient Access Lead to establish and lead a critical function in preparing for the successful launch of lonvo-z, our investigational therapy in phase 3 for hereditary angioedema (HAE). This is a career-defining opportunity to build and inspire a high-performing team while navigating uncharted territory in genetic medicine.
Responsibilities
Patient Access/ Field Reimbursement Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing field reimbursement/patient access team to proactively support providers and patients in overcoming access and reimbursement challenges.
Develop strategic solutions to address coverage, coding, and payment issues related to lonvo-z.
Work closely with Strategic Account Leads, Payer Account Team, Hub, and case managers to develop strategies to mitigate barriers to access.
Lead team through center profiling to assess access readiness for activation and launch.
Work closely with payers, providers, and patient advocacy groups to ensure lonvo-z is accessible and affordable.
Contribute to the creation of reimbursement tools, resources, and educational materials to support field teams and provider partners.
Contribute to the development of patient access manager training materials as well as lead onboarding of the newly created team.
Access and Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison with key external stakeholders, including healthcare administrators, infusion centers, and reimbursement personnel, to foster collaboration and address barriers.
Partner with market access and policy lead to monitor and respond to changes in reimbursement environments and healthcare policies impacting lonvo-z.
Advocate for patients and providers by addressing challenges related to patient access and site readiness, ensuring a patient-centric approach to implementation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Team leadership and Development
Recruit and hire high-caliber talent by leveraging an expansive network.
Manage and mentor the patient access team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
Set clear goals and KPIs for the team to ensure successful execution of objectives.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership on site readiness, reimbursement challenges, and access-related progress.
About You
Deep understanding of infusion-based therapies, site operations, channel dynamics including reimbursement implications, billing & coding, and payer dynamics in the U.S. healthcare system.
Ability to navigate CGT reimbursement complexities such as single case agreements.
Proven ability to develop and implement access site readiness strategies and resolve reimbursement challenges.
Strong leadership skills, with experience building and managing high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
Results-driven self-starter with a strong sense of accountability and performance orientation, and the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
Organized and flexible, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Familiarity with healthcare compliance regulations and payer reimbursement policies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate complex access and operational challenges.
Collaborate with human resources to attract, hire, develop, and motivate top industry talent to ensure the highest performance standards.
Proven track record of partnering cross-functionally to establish a new function and organizational capabilities.
Management and oversight of team budget and resourcing.
Proven track record of introducing novel, impactful approaches that accelerate delivery of innovative therapies to patients.
Willingness to travel up to 60% to engage with sites, field teams, and stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, healthcare administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PharmD).
10+ years of experience in access site readiness, field reimbursement, or market access in biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including 3-5 years in field reimbursement leadership.
Prior US launch experience required.
Experience with cell and gene therapy and other highly specialized or one-time therapies.
Experience in competitive rare diseases is preferred; experience in HAE is preferred.
Covid-19 Vaccination Policy:
All Intellia employees, regardless of work location, are expected to follow all applicable federal, state, and local public health regulations and guidelines, and are strongly encouraged to follow all public health recommendations, including vaccination for COVID-19.
EEOC Statement:
Intellia believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Note: This description excludes boilerplate hiring notices and unrelated postings.
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Intellia Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Director, Patient Access Lead to establish and lead a critical function in preparing for the successful launch of lonvo-z, our investigational therapy in phase 3 for hereditary angioedema (HAE). This is a career-defining opportunity to build and inspire a high-performing team while navigating uncharted territory in genetic medicine.
Responsibilities
Patient Access/ Field Reimbursement Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing field reimbursement/patient access team to proactively support providers and patients in overcoming access and reimbursement challenges.
Develop strategic solutions to address coverage, coding, and payment issues related to lonvo-z.
Work closely with Strategic Account Leads, Payer Account Team, Hub, and case managers to develop strategies to mitigate barriers to access.
Lead team through center profiling to assess access readiness for activation and launch.
Work closely with payers, providers, and patient advocacy groups to ensure lonvo-z is accessible and affordable.
Contribute to the creation of reimbursement tools, resources, and educational materials to support field teams and provider partners.
Contribute to the development of patient access manager training materials as well as lead onboarding of the newly created team.
Access and Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison with key external stakeholders, including healthcare administrators, infusion centers, and reimbursement personnel, to foster collaboration and address barriers.
Partner with market access and policy lead to monitor and respond to changes in reimbursement environments and healthcare policies impacting lonvo-z.
Advocate for patients and providers by addressing challenges related to patient access and site readiness, ensuring a patient-centric approach to implementation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Team leadership and Development
Recruit and hire high-caliber talent by leveraging an expansive network.
Manage and mentor the patient access team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
Set clear goals and KPIs for the team to ensure successful execution of objectives.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership on site readiness, reimbursement challenges, and access-related progress.
About You
Deep understanding of infusion-based therapies, site operations, channel dynamics including reimbursement implications, billing & coding, and payer dynamics in the U.S. healthcare system.
Ability to navigate CGT reimbursement complexities such as single case agreements.
Proven ability to develop and implement access site readiness strategies and resolve reimbursement challenges.
Strong leadership skills, with experience building and managing high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
Results-driven self-starter with a strong sense of accountability and performance orientation, and the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
Organized and flexible, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Familiarity with healthcare compliance regulations and payer reimbursement policies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate complex access and operational challenges.
Collaborate with human resources to attract, hire, develop, and motivate top industry talent to ensure the highest performance standards.
Proven track record of partnering cross-functionally to establish a new function and organizational capabilities.
Management and oversight of team budget and resourcing.
Proven track record of introducing novel, impactful approaches that accelerate delivery of innovative therapies to patients.
Willingness to travel up to 60% to engage with sites, field teams, and stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, healthcare administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PharmD).
10+ years of experience in access site readiness, field reimbursement, or market access in biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including 3-5 years in field reimbursement leadership.
Prior US launch experience required.
Experience with cell and gene therapy and other highly specialized or one-time therapies.
Experience in competitive rare diseases is preferred; experience in HAE is preferred.
Covid-19 Vaccination Policy:
All Intellia employees, regardless of work location, are expected to follow all applicable federal, state, and local public health regulations and guidelines, and are strongly encouraged to follow all public health recommendations, including vaccination for COVID-19.
EEOC Statement:
Intellia believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Note: This description excludes boilerplate hiring notices and unrelated postings.
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