Cardiac Access Care Manager

Pfizer

Access Care Manager responsible for patient journey ownership and reimbursement strategy within Pfizer Specialty Care. Engaging healthcare providers to ensure appropriate patient access and navigating reimbursement challenges.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,100 - $231,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient access and reimbursement processes, with a strong focus on navigating coverage pathways and payer policies. Proven ability to coordinate care and resolve access challenges in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Access StrategiesReimbursement ExpertiseSpecialty Pharma ExperienceCommunication SkillsCompliance Adherence

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Hard Skills

ReimbursementPrior Authorization ProcessCoverage PathwaysCo-Pay Assistance ProgramsPatient Needs AssessmentHealthcare Provider CoordinationLogistical Barrier ResolutionPayer Policy KnowledgeAccount-Level Strategy DevelopmentPatient Progression Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiopharmaceuticalProvider NetworksCarrier NetworksGovernment Payment SystemsRare Disease CommunityCompliance Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for consented patients across the treatment journey from enrollment through therapy initiation and continuation
Conduct patient needs assessments addressing coverage, affordability, and logistical barriers to access for consented patients
Assist in coordinating care across healthcare providers, caregivers, and sites of care to ensure continuity and timely progression to therapy for consented patients
Maintain accountability for end-to-end patient progression, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of barriers
Act as a field-based expert on reimbursement, coverage pathways, and payer policy impacting Pfizer therapies
Provide guidance on the prior authorization process, step edits, coding, and payer-specific requirements
Support the resolution of reimbursement challenges through appropriate escalation and coordination
Deliver compliant education on reimbursement processes, coverage pathways, and patient access resources
Develop and execute account-level access strategies to improve patient access at scale
Engage with payer organizations, as appropriate, to clarify coverage policies and support resolution of access challenges
Collaborate with Sales, Key Account Managers, Marketing, and Patient Solutions teams to ensure aligned execution of access strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of pharmaceutical (or related) experience in customer-facing roles/functions
1+ years in Access and Reimbursement support role
Minimum 3–5 years of Specialty Pharma experience, preferably within the Pharmaceutical/ Biopharmaceutical sectors, Provider/Carrier Networks, or Government Agency
Strong understanding of Reimbursement, Government Payment Systems, Provider/Carrier Networks, Co-Pay Assistance Programs, and knowledge of the Specialty policy dynamics that exist in the Rare Disease Community
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly regulated environment and adhere to strict company compliance guidelines and procedures
Valid US driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage