Director, Field Access at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Field Access in the United States.

As the Director, Field Access, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for ensuring patient access across complex payer, specialty pharmacy, and provider networks. This senior leadership role is critical for connecting field operations with corporate strategy, removing barriers to patient care, and implementing scalable systems that enhance team efficiency and impact. You will collaborate closely with Market Access, Sales, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Marketing, and internal operations to align priorities, optimize workflows, and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes. The role requires strategic thinking, hands-on coaching in the field, and the ability to leverage data and AI-enabled tools to guide decisions. With significant travel and direct engagement with the field, this position provides the opportunity to shape access strategy, improve patient experiences, and influence organizational success in a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Field Access Manager team, setting KPIs, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement through field rides, co-travels, and real-time feedback.
• Identify and resolve systemic access barriers, designing scalable workflows and process improvements in partnership with internal operations teams.
• Champion CRM, reporting platforms, and data infrastructure to optimize field reporting, account tiering, and pull-through tracking.
• Integrate AI-enabled tools for predictive account targeting, automated reporting, and workflow optimization to enhance team performance and patient access outcomes.
• Maintain a strong field presence (~75% travel) to model best-in-class HCP engagement, escalate complex access challenges, and ensure compliant, value-added interactions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access, Sales, MSLs, Marketing, and Patient Access teams to align strategy, provide field intelligence, and support execution of access initiatives and patient support programs.
• Prepare and present actionable insights, access barrier analyses, and account-level recommendations to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, MPH, or equivalent) preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech Market Access, Reimbursement, or Field Access leadership.
• Deep expertise in pharmacy benefit management, specialty pharmacy operations, prior authorization processes, step therapy, and formulary management.
• Direct experience in oncology and/or rare disease therapeutic areas, with a strong understanding of complex patient access challenges.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop field-based teams, with demonstrated success in performance management and process improvement.
• Proficiency in CRM and field reporting platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Veeva).
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and executive presence, with the ability to influence both field teams and senior leadership.
• Ability to travel approximately 75% of the time and reside within 50 miles of a major hub airport to support national travel demands.
• Preferred: Experience with hub services, copay assistance programs, limited distribution networks, and AI-enabled tools to optimize team efficiency.

• Competitive base salary: $240,000 – $270,000 per year (location and experience dependent)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time-off and holiday schedule
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact team and influence patient access in oncology and rare disease