Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:  ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI and San Diego, CA.  Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need. 

The Position

Let’s do something amazing together! The Senior Manager, Market Access, Reimbursement will play a critical role as we prepare for the commercial launch of Arrowhead’s leading investigational cardiometabolic medicine – Plozasiran (siRNA targeting APOC3). This product has demonstrated compelling clinical data to date and is in late-stage development for the treatment of various grievous conditions, including Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG). Over time, this role could expand to cover additional indications and products in the Arrowhead cardiometabolic portfolio.

The Senior Manager will be key in supporting patient access and affordability through the development and management of the patient support program including copay and reimbursement. This role will help the Executive Director lead the design and execution of innovative strategies to address financial barriers, enhance program performance, and ensure seamless access to life-changing therapies.

This is role is based fully onsite at Arrowhead’s Corporate Headquarters in Pasadena, CA. 

Responsibilities

Support the development of innovative and impactful initiatives and tactics that align to the Patient Services Program (PSP) strategic imperatives. Manage copay and coinsurance programs, including patient affordability support. Provide primary account management for third-party program sponsors. Collaborate with vendors to establish SOPs and streamline patient affordability services. Partner with Marketing to create materials and resources for HCPs, office staff, patients, and caregivers focused on access and reimbursement. Analyze program data to drive improvements, monitor KPIs, and manage dashboard metrics. Support PSP brand positioning by identifying barriers to patient access and implementing innovative solutions. Manage agency partnerships, including creative and data teams to execute impactful initiatives. Assist in market access budget management, optimizing resources, and identifying efficiencies. Draft market access briefs, set project timelines, and address potential barriers.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree. 2+ years of access marketing, market access, or healthcare reimbursement experience, including pharmacy and medical benefit products and specialty pharmacy channel. Benefit verification, prior authorization, and denial management. Experience developing marketing plans, navigating MRL reviews, and managing multiple external agencies. Strong skills in project management, collaboration, and stakeholder communication. Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Preferred: 

Launch experience, cardiometabolic/rare disease preferred. Master’s / Advanced Degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD). California pay range $150,000—$180,000 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.   

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.   

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