Director, Field Access and Reimbursement

AbbVie

Director of Field Access and Reimbursement leading Immunology FRM team at AbbVie. Responsible for national strategy execution and significantly influencing healthcare access and reimbursement initiatives.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,500 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the national strategy and execution of the Immunology Rheumatology FRM team
Provide direct leadership to 3 or more Associate Directors and indirect leadership to as many as 50 Field Reimbursement Managers across the country
Own the performance framework that translates FRM activity into measurable business value
Influence senior stakeholder decisions with insight and data
Set the vision and execution priorities for the Rheumatology FRM team, aligned to brand strategy and patient access goals
Ensure FRM operating procedures and field activities comply with applicable regulations, AbbVie policies, and MLR-approved ways of working
Develop and execute a national strategy for patient services, access resources, and programs
Identify training needs and support in-field, regional, and national meeting execution
Build the access infrastructure, training, and deployment models needed to support new indication launches, new modalities, and geographic expansion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, or equivalent) strongly preferred
8–12+ years of progressive experience in field leadership, access and reimbursement market access, and healthcare strategy
Minimum 5 years leading field-based teams, with demonstrated experience managing managers
Proven track record of building or scaling an infield team — hiring, structuring, and developing teams through periods of rapid growth
Proven ability to navigate regulatory requirements and mitigate compliance risks
Deep understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D reimbursement, specialty drug acquisition, and distribution
Excellent communication (oral, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills
Valid driver’s license
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees
long-term incentive programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

healthcare strategyfield leadershipaccess and reimbursementteam managementregulatory complianceMedicare reimbursementspecialty drug acquisitionteam developmentperformance frameworkdata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsinfluencetraining and developmentstrategic visionorganizational skillspresentation skillscollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAMPHPharmD