Reimbursement Specialist, Rare Diseases

We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures and are seeking a Reimbursement Specialist to support patient and provider support and pharma commercialization services in Canada.

Requirements

• Daily and ongoing communication with Program Manager / Associate Program Manager for new and existing projects;
• In-depth knowledge of rare disease program offerings, including public/private and federal funding mechanisms;
• Coordination with physician and healthcare professionals to prepare submission meeting specific specifications/criteria set by public/private payers;
• Coordination of cases with insurance companies, physician’s offices and healthcare professionals to maximize reimbursement solutions;
• Navigation of the complex lobbying process to obtain prescription drug coverage and reimbursement for life-saving and costly medications;
• Implementation of Financial Means Test to maximize patient’s prescription drug coverage;
• Coordination of pharmacy processes required once funding has been obtained;
• Reporting of Adverse Events to assigned units/departments;
• Professional/courteous/efficient telephone manner;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Proven ability to organize time, set priorities and multi-task to meet various competing work deadlines;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Attention to detail;
• Bilingualism, French/English is an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
• Support for working families including backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
• Training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities