Cardiac Access Care Manager

Pfizer

Access Care Manager at Pfizer managing patient reimbursement and access strategies. Responsible for coordinating care, educating providers, and ensuring patient access to therapies across the treatment journey.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,100 - $231,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Reimbursement and Access strategies within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on patient needs assessments and collaboration across healthcare providers. Proven ability to navigate payer policies and deliver compliant education on reimbursement processes.

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Reimbursement ExperienceAccess Strategy DevelopmentPatient Needs AssessmentSpecialty Pharma ExperienceLeadership in Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

ReimbursementAccess SupportPrior Authorization ProcessCo-Pay Assistance ProgramsGovernment Payment SystemsProvider/Carrier NetworksPatient Progression ManagementAccount-Level Strategy ExecutionPayer Policy ClarificationReimbursement Challenge Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAccountabilityLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalSpecialty PharmaPatient SolutionsHealthcare ProvidersPayer Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for consented patients across the treatment journey
Conduct patient needs assessments addressing coverage, affordability, and logistical barriers to access
Assist in coordinating care across healthcare providers, caregivers, and sites of care
Maintain accountability for end-to-end patient progression
Act as a field-based expert on reimbursement, coverage pathways, and payer policy
Provide guidance on the prior authorization process
Support the resolution of reimbursement challenges
Deliver compliant education on reimbursement processes
Develop and execute account-level access strategies
Engage with payer organizations to clarify coverage policies
Provide actionable insights on payer trends and access barriers
Collaborate with Sales, Key Account Managers, Marketing, and Patient Solutions teams

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
Reimbursement and Access experience is a must
Strong understanding of Reimbursement, Government Payment Systems, Provider/Carrier Networks, Co-Pay Assistance Programs
Demonstrated leadership and success at working across internal boundaries
Valid US driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive and generous benefits and programs
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 including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage