HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of.
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What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will provide logistical, non-medical educational assistance to patients and caregivers as well as office and site of care staff, including physicians, nurses, office managers and executives. The PAL works in a highly visible, strong team environment to provide exceptional customer service on all levels. Specifically, listen to patients, interpreting their specific needs and providing friendly, professional and well-informed answers to their non-medical, logistical questions. The PAL will work with the patient to educate on next steps required to gain access to therapy. The PAL will also work to maintain relationships with patients and families, and by extension physicians and their staff and cross-functional partners to support ongoing compliance with therapy. Strong knowledge and demonstrated history of access and reimbursement for buy and bill/infused pharmaceutical products is required. The PAL will work with numerous internal teams, including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Marketing, and Site of Care to facilitate and improve patient access to insurance, medications, financial support, resources and more.
Secure written or electronic HIPAA consent to Amgen By Your Side for patients in the assigned geography
Develop relationships with patients and caregivers by engaging via phone, text, email, virtual or in person connections
Assess individual needs of the patient and develop an appropriate education and resource plan of action, considering the patient's family and team of healthcare providers to empower the patient to become their own advocate
Educate the patient on TEPEZZA coverage based on their benefits and the steps needed to gain prior authorization to ensure understanding of the process for medication access
Provide information on co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and free drug programs by sharing information to patients as appropriate and needed
Provide proactive education to prescribers and sites of care upon patient enrollment on coverage for rare disease therapies, common prior authorization requirements, and coding and billings requirements
Provide access and reimbursement education based on the enrolled patient's TEPEZZA benefits to physician offices and sites of care
Educate the physician office and/or SOC on TEPEZZA coverage based on the patient's benefits and the steps needed to gain prior authorization to ensure understanding of the process for medication access
Investigate access challenges pre and post-infusion
Partner with Safety and PV and report AE's and product complaints through medical information.
Work closely with the cross functional team including Case Managers, the Site of Care team, market access, matrix partners and external vendors
Adhere to professional standards compliance guidance, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a person with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of patient services, reimbursement or account management experience
Master's degree and 4 years of patient services, reimbursement or account management experience
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of patient services, reimbursement or account management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Field reimbursement, buy & bill experience
Scientific background and ability to learn product and disease information.
Orphan or Rare disease experience.
Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines and FDA requirements.
Familiarity with and Adherence to internal and OIG Compliance guidelines a must
Ability to handle difficult patient cases and resolve hurdles.
Ability to work in team environment and manage communication with case Liaisons and sales reps.
Ability to respond immediately when necessary (within 24 hours) to prevent lapses in treatment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to report on meaningful activity in the region.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Professional, proactive demeanor.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to conduct field travel, as well as to travel to company meetings, client sites, etc. including some overnight and weekend travel (~50%)
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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for a career that defies imagination
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Application deadline
Amgen application is 6/9/2025 for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
