Field Reimbursement Manager (FRM) - West- Job ID : 1745

Field Reimbursement Manager (FRM)

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. We pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and a team of skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values Patients, Science, and Passion we use our proprietary TransCon drug development platform to create potentially best-in-class therapies that address serious unmet medical needs. Our culture fosters a workplace where adaptable, driven professionals can thrive and make a real impact.

Position Summary

The Field Reimbursement Manager (FRM) is a customer-facing role focused on minimizing reimbursement and access barriers for patients and providers. This role supports HCP offices by delivering education on coverage, access, and reimbursement criteria for Ascendis products and plays a key role in integrating those products into the provider workflow.

The FRM partners closely with internal stakeholdersMarket Access, Sales, Patient Supportand external contacts to proactively address access challenges and support patient access to therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a compliant subject matter expert (SME) in reimbursement, access, and specialty distribution for assigned geography.
• Provide education to HCP offices on coverage status, prior authorization processes, appeals, and alternate funding options for uninsured / underinsured patients.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with HCPs, office staff, and health system stakeholders.
• Analyze regional and local payer coverage trends, reimbursement criteria, and payer mix.
• Provide guidance on specialty pharmacy services and help customers navigate complex distribution channels.
• Partner with the Patient Support team to ensure accurate benefit investigations and streamlined patient onboarding.
• Collaborate with internal partners to build local access strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and execute territory-level business plans using strategic customer insights.
• Participate in field-based problem-solving, including reimbursement issue resolution and case escalation when needed.
• Identify process improvements and innovations to enhance patient access and provider satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies, especially those governing patient privacy and promotional conduct.