Cardiac Access Care Manager

Pfizer

Access Care Manager overseeing patient journey and reimbursement strategies for Pfizer’s therapies in the Rare Cardiac segment. Responsible for patient engagement and stakeholder collaboration

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 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 strategies, reimbursement processes, and coverage pathways within the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to coordinate care and resolve access challenges while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Access StrategiesReimbursement ProcessesSpecialty Pharma ExperienceLeadership Across Internal BoundariesGovernment Payment Systems

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Hard Skills

ReimbursementPrior Authorization ProcessCodingCoverage PathwaysPatient Needs AssessmentCo-Pay Assistance ProgramsAccess Challenges ResolutionAccount-Level Access StrategiesPayer Policy KnowledgeSpecialty Policy Dynamics

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAccountabilityLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiopharmaceuticalProvider NetworksCarrier NetworksRare Disease Community

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
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 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 to clarify coverage policies and support resolution of access challenges
Provide actionable insights on payer trends, reimbursement challenges, and access barriers to internal stakeholders
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
Knowledge of Specialty policy dynamics in the Rare Disease Community
Demonstrated leadership and success at working across internal boundaries
Valid US driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards
Any DUI/DWI or other impaired driving citation within the past 7 years will disqualify you from being hired

Benefits

Comp & perks

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