We are focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for people with rare neurological diseases.
Patient Access Liaison, PAL
Location
New Jersey
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$181K - $200K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Patient Access Liaison, PAL
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Educate patients and or their families on their disease and Catalyst’s FDA approved medication for their disease • Provide education to patients and or their families on reimbursement and insurance protocols that affect their ability to access therapy • Coordinate communication among key stakeholders to ensure patients have the clinical support required to transition successfully to therapy • Advise patients and their families about access and affordability programs that may be available to them • Work cross functionally with other commercial personnel to resolve access issues for patients • Provide expertise to HCPs on health plan policies and procedures, including guidelines and timelines for Prior Approvals (when appropriate) and Appeals • Work cross functionally with Care Coordinators and Reimbursement Specialists at Catalyst Pathways to address any outstanding issues the patient and or family might have and escalate issues when appropriate • Conduct Connect Calls to discuss open cases (de-identified) in Catalyst Pathways with sales and market access to address any issues that are actionable and delegate as appropriate • Respect and Protect the PHI that is available to the PAL in their work with patients • Attend regional and national meetings and come prepared to contribute and participate • Document appropriately and accurately all interactions with patients and other stakeholders in the Patient Portal • Become an expert on recognizing and reporting AE and product complaints, along with documenting those interactions • Maintain ongoing contact with patients and their families to address unmet needs and offer compliant solutions so that patients may adhere to therapy when appropriate • Understand and participate in Patient Services Programs developed by agency partners • Ability to regularly work extended hours including attendance at business events on evenings and weekends
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in the Pharma/Biotech industry
- Prior experience as a Field Reimbursement Manager
- Experience in the Patient Services Department strongly preferred
- High comfort level working directly with patients and their families
- Ability to work independently with patients for educational purposes and support
- Can lead external customers including physicians, nurses, and others to assist in achieving access for patients
- Ability to independently identify access solutions and determine the appropriate plan for resolution
- Must have a high degree of emotional intelligence coupled with empathy and listening skills
- Technical Experience in at least two of the following areas: Rare Disease access or reimbursement, Managed Care or public payer reimbursement, Nursing, Specialty Pharmacy, Billing and coding, Patient Advocacy
- Highly recommended Bilingual-fluent in English and Spanish
- Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time depending on the territory. Prefer applicants to live near a commercial airline HUB.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- generous paid time off
- retirement savings plan with Company Match
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