Patient Access Manager
Job No:
16064
Location:
Mississauga, Ontario
- Join a vital global organization, dedicated to producing medicine in helping millions of people around the world with serious illnesses.
- If you are a professional looking to advance your career in a challenging, diverse and highly rewarding role this is the position for you.
- Attractive remuneration package with opportunities for bonuses.
- Excellent benefits are available including laptop, RRSP matching program, flexible work schedules can be arranged, competitive vacation and more.
About the Organization
Amgen Canada applies science and innovation to help fight serious illness and dramatically improve people's lives. With main operations located in Mississauga's vibrant biomedical cluster, and a research facility in Burnaby, British Columbia, Amgen's Canadian affiliate has been an important contributor to Canada's biotechnology sector since 1991.
Amgen Canada serves patients throughout Canada by delivering vital medicines to them. In addition, Amgen contributes to the development of new therapies or new uses for existing medicines in partnership with many of Canada's leading health care, academic, research, government and patient organizations. Today, tens of thousands of Canadians use Amgen medicines every year, and thousands more are enrolling in Amgen clinical studies to deliver the next generation of innovation.
Globally, Amgen is a leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry. For more than 25 years, the company has tapped the power of scientific discovery and innovation to advance the practice of medicine. Amgen pioneered the development of novel products based on advances in recombinant DNA and molecular biology and launched the biotechnology industry's first blockbuster medicines.
About the Opportunity
Amgen Canada is seeking a driven and experienced Patient Access Manager to join their multi-faceted team.
Reporting to the Market Access Private Insurance Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for the development and execution of programs to support and facilitate individual patient access to commercially available Amgen products across Canada.
More specifically, the successful candidate will:
- Develop customer/patient materials to support reimbursement programs;
- Participate in negotiation of contracts with vendors pertaining to reimbursement programs;
- Manage ongoing relationships with vendors;
- Route and problem solve relating to incoming individual patient reimbursement issues;
- Coordinate training related to reimbursement programs;
- Monitor and report on the performance of reimbursement programs, objectives, and targets;
- Perform ongoing review and optimization of reimbursement programs; and
- Liaise with SBRs on individual patient access issues.
The successful candidate will have a University Degree in a health/science discipline and have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Having a comprehensive understanding of private and public reimbursement for drug/biotech products is required.
In addition, you will have proven budget, program, and vendor relationship management experience. You will be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Being bilingual in French and English will be an asset.
Flexible work schedules will be considered, "CORE hours" that must be worked are 10am to 3pm and flex hours are applied for and require approval. This is a business casual environment with casual Fridays.
About the Benefits
As a reward for your hard work and dedication to the job, Amgen Canada offers a Total Rewards package which includes:
- Competitive base pay depending on experience and qualifications and bonus eligibility;
- A comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage;
- Competitive vacation time with 15 paid vacation days as well as 15 paid days of statutory holidays and corporate shut-downs each year;
- Participation in a RRSP program with company matching contributions;
- Paid disability benefits and basic life insurance equal to three times your base pay;
- A friendly and dynamic team culture, with Corporate Social Events and Activities throughout the year;
You will be welcomed in to a positive and supportive environment with opportunities for significant growth, both financially and professionally. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well respected global leader who recognizes the importance of a healthy work/life balance.
