Director Field Reimbursement Lead - West
Scorpion Therapeutics, New Bremen, Ohio, United States
Role Summary
Join Takeda Oncology to contribute to our vision to cure cancer and build a purpose-driven career. The Director, Field Reimbursement Lead – West will oversee a regional team supporting the US Oncology Business Unit, providing strategic leadership to field reimbursement directors and ensuring alignment across patient access, payer policy, and patient support programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, reporting to the Head of Field Reimbursement. Responsibilities
Build, lead, and empower a high-performing regional team of Field Reimbursement Directors with deep expertise in access, coverage, and reimbursement across all sites of care Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven team culture that promotes accountability and proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders Provide ongoing performance management, coaching, and talent development to strengthen capability and succession readiness Establish and foster strong relationships with sales leadership across the USOBU to drive alignment and business impact Partner with the Head of Field Reimbursement to shape access strategies, tactical execution, performance metrics and aligned messaging in support of Pricing, Access and Value priorities and brand planning Leverage data and insights to identify trends impacting barriers to access within the region and partner with appropriate cross-functional teams including Sales, Patient Services, Strategic Account Management, and Market Access to develop and execute targeted strategic initiatives Drive consistent, compliant execution through regular team forums, field coaching, and engagement in key meetings, ensuring effective use of approved tools and educational resources with healthcare professionals Ensure adherence to compliant ways of working across all cross-functional partnerships and field interactions within the region Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Marketing, or related field required 10+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry including 5+ years of patient access or relevant reimbursement experience required 2+ years of ‘buy and bill’ experience required 3+ years in Field Reimbursement Management with proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team in a matrix environment required Demonstrated experience in buy and bill reimbursement, specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, copay assistance, and HUB services required Launch experience in oncology for both oral and injectable products highly preferred Strong business acumen with strategic, analytical thinking and a confident executive presence Proven ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders through collaborative leadership Exceptional communicator, translating complex concepts into clear, concise messages both verbally and in writing Commitment to Takeda’s core values—Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance—with Integrity at the center Must reside in assigned area of responsibility Ability to travel 50–75% Valid driver’s license
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Join Takeda Oncology to contribute to our vision to cure cancer and build a purpose-driven career. The Director, Field Reimbursement Lead – West will oversee a regional team supporting the US Oncology Business Unit, providing strategic leadership to field reimbursement directors and ensuring alignment across patient access, payer policy, and patient support programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, reporting to the Head of Field Reimbursement. Responsibilities
Build, lead, and empower a high-performing regional team of Field Reimbursement Directors with deep expertise in access, coverage, and reimbursement across all sites of care Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven team culture that promotes accountability and proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders Provide ongoing performance management, coaching, and talent development to strengthen capability and succession readiness Establish and foster strong relationships with sales leadership across the USOBU to drive alignment and business impact Partner with the Head of Field Reimbursement to shape access strategies, tactical execution, performance metrics and aligned messaging in support of Pricing, Access and Value priorities and brand planning Leverage data and insights to identify trends impacting barriers to access within the region and partner with appropriate cross-functional teams including Sales, Patient Services, Strategic Account Management, and Market Access to develop and execute targeted strategic initiatives Drive consistent, compliant execution through regular team forums, field coaching, and engagement in key meetings, ensuring effective use of approved tools and educational resources with healthcare professionals Ensure adherence to compliant ways of working across all cross-functional partnerships and field interactions within the region Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Marketing, or related field required 10+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry including 5+ years of patient access or relevant reimbursement experience required 2+ years of ‘buy and bill’ experience required 3+ years in Field Reimbursement Management with proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team in a matrix environment required Demonstrated experience in buy and bill reimbursement, specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, copay assistance, and HUB services required Launch experience in oncology for both oral and injectable products highly preferred Strong business acumen with strategic, analytical thinking and a confident executive presence Proven ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders through collaborative leadership Exceptional communicator, translating complex concepts into clear, concise messages both verbally and in writing Commitment to Takeda’s core values—Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance—with Integrity at the center Must reside in assigned area of responsibility Ability to travel 50–75% Valid driver’s license
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