Senior Director, Field Access Strategy – Operations
Ardelyx, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $268,000 - $307,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team of access and reimbursement Directors
- Provide coaching and educational opportunities for the Ardelyx ARM team
- Ensure all team activities strictly comply with all regulatory, legal, and compliance standards
- Lead the development of comprehensive access and reimbursement strategies
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team effectiveness
- Monitor, analyze, and anticipate changes in healthcare policy
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of access and reimbursement strategies
- Lead the operational components of the Access and Reimbursement team
- Harmonize ARM team goals, key performance measures, hub data, and SP trends
- Define budget requirements and manage vendor relationships
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred
- 12+ years of progressive experience in access and reimbursement, patient services, market access, or related functions within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in a managerial or leadership role
- Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid payer landscapes
- Proven ability to develop and execute national and regional access strategies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external vendors/agencies
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to travel domestically as required (approx. 30-50%)
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with generous employer match
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave
- Equity incentive plans
- Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
- Life insurance and disability
- Flexible time off
- Annual Winter Holiday shut down
- At least 11 paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
access and reimbursement strategieskey performance indicatorshealthcare policy analysisbudget managementvendor relationship managementfinancial acumenproblem-solving
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationnegotiationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree