Field Reimbursement Manager, Rare Disease

Kyowa Kirin, Inc.- U.S.

Field Reimbursement Manager supporting rare-disease patient access for Kyowa Kirin, a specialty pharmaceutical company. Educating providers and patients, resolving reimbursement barriers, and coordinating uninterrupted therapy across the western territory.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient access and reimbursement processes for rare disease therapies, with a strong focus on collaboration and education among healthcare providers and patients. Proven ability to navigate complex reimbursement landscapes and influence stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Access ExpertiseReimbursement KnowledgeMarket Access ExperienceLeadership in Biotech/PharmaceuticalCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient ServicesReimbursement ProcessesBilling and Coverage OptionsProduct Launch ExperienceSpecialty-Channel Data Understanding

Soft Skills

Patient FocusEnthusiasmCollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseBiotechPharmaceuticalHealthcare ProvidersAdvocacy Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide coordination of care to patients and caregivers accessing a rare disease product by working with healthcare providers
Meet in person with patients, healthcare providers, and office staff to educate them on product-specific coverage, reimbursement, alternative insurance and coverage options
Assist healthcare providers with general reimbursement and process-related information to obtain reimbursement for patients
Ensure patients and providers are educated and informed throughout the treatment journey and maintain prescribed treatment schedules
Serve as a subject matter expert on reimbursement topics related to rare disease therapy
Advise on billing, reimbursement, and procurement options
Troubleshoot billing and coverage hurdles with office staff
Provide support and input to Patient Services, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Legal/Compliance, and Medical teams
Liaise with internal and external Commercial team stakeholders
Attend meetings and represent Kyowa Kirin at industry conferences as needed
Attend company-sponsored and external customer meetings when requested
Apply expertise in regional, national, and government-funded plans
Explain company-based and external co-pay and financial support programs, 501c3 organizations, and advocacy groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Market Access and/or Patient Services role, with extensive prior knowledge in patient access and reimbursement required
Proficient in MS Office Suite
3+ years of informal leadership experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry required
Product launch experience is a plus
Rare Disease and Specialty products experience preferred
Highly patient focused
Exceptional enthusiasm with a drive to succeed
Demonstrated track record of professional growth
Ability to strategically think and tactically execute on patient and departmental objectives
Ability to collaborate, educate, and lead peers while working cohesively within office- and field-based teams
Ability to provide information regarding complex reimbursement processes to patients and medical professionals
Remain professional during interactions with patients, families, and medical professionals
Excellent organizational, written, listening, and communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to influence others without authority
Understanding of specialty-channel patient-level data
Quick learner with ability to adapt to change
Must reside within the territory
Willingness to travel up to 80% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company car through the Company’s FLEET program
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Business Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary profit sharing
Well-Being and Work-Life Programs Including Gympass, Nutrition Counseling, Volunteer Time Off, Flexible Work Arrangements, Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, and TouchCare Insurance & Billing Support
Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
Perks and Discounts with Tickets at Work and LifeMart
Reward & Recognition Programs
Career Development and Training