Patient Access Liaison - Rare Disease - Central

<h2><b>Career Category</b></h2>Corporate Services<h2></h2><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><p><b>oin Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients</b> </p><p></p><p>At Amgen, if you feel <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">like you’re part</span> of something <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">bigger, it’s because</span> you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. </p><p>Since <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">1980, we’ve helped</span> pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas – Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease – we <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">reach thousands of</span> patients each year. As a member of the Amgen <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">team, you’ll help</span> make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives. </p><p>Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">and science-based.</span> If you have a passion for solving complex challenges and driving meaningful impact for <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">patients, you’ll thrive</span> as part of the Amgen team. </p><p><b>HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?</b> </p><p>At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. As a global biotechnology leader, we collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative therapies that reach millions of patients <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">worldwide. It’s time</span> for a career you can be proud of. </p><p><b>Live</b></p><p><b>What you will do</b> </p><p>Let’s do <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">this. Let’s change</span> the world. </p><p>The <b>Patient Access Liaison (PAL) </b> is a field-based patient access and reimbursement specialist responsible for supporting patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and sites of care in navigating insurance coverage and reimbursement pathways for Amgen therapies. </p><p>The PAL serves as a key resource in helping stakeholders understand payer requirements, prior authorization processes, reimbursement considerations, and available patient support resources. The role focuses on <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">ensuring timely and</span> sustained access to therapy by addressing reimbursement barriers and providing education to patients and providers on coverage and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">financial assistance programs. </span></p><p>Working within a collaborative field environment, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">the PAL partners</span> with internal teams including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Marketing, Case Management, and Site of Care teams to support the patient journey. The <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">role operates with</span> independence in managing assigned patient cases and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">contributes field insights</span> that inform broader access strategies. </p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b> </p><p><b>Patient Access and Reimbursement Support</b> </p><ul><li><p>Serve as a resource on patient access and reimbursement for infused and specialty therapies. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Assist patients,</span> caregivers, and healthcare providers in navigating insurance benefits, prior authorization requirements, and reimbursement processes. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Support the identification and resolution of access challenges, including coverage questions, prior authorization barriers, and denied claims. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Provide <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">education regarding coding</span> and billing considerations relevant to therapy access. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Patient and Caregiver Engagement</b> </p><ul><li><p>Develop relationships with patients and caregivers through phone, virtual, and in-person engagement. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Secure written or electronic patient HIPAA authorization within assigned geography. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Assess individual patient needs and provide education and resources that support access to therapy. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Educate patients on coverage considerations and the <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">steps required to</span> obtain prior authorization. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Provide <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">information regarding co-pay assistance programs,</span> national foundations, and free drug programs <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">when appropriate. </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Provider and Site-of-Care Education</b> </p><ul><li><p>Educate physician offices and sites of care on therapy coverage pathways and reimbursement processes. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Provide <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">information regarding common</span> prior authorization requirements, coding considerations, and billing practices. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Support healthcare providers and infusion centers in navigating reimbursement questions related to patient cases. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Access Issue Resolution</b> </p><ul><li><p>Investigate patient access challenges before and after infusion. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Support physician offices and sites of care in reviewing denied claims <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">and identifying potential</span> next steps. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Escalate complex or systemic reimbursement issues to appropriate <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">internal stakeholders. </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Cross-Functional Collaboration</b> </p><ul><li><p>Partner with internal stakeholders including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Case Managers, and Site of Care teams to support patient access initiatives. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Coordinate with internal and external partners to <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">ensure appropriate</span> resources are available to support patient access. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Share field <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">insights regarding payer</span> policies and reimbursement challenges. </p></li></ul><p><b>Compliance, Safety, and Operational Excellence</b> </p><ul><li><p>Adhere to company policies, compliance guidance, and applicable to federal, state, and local regulations. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ensure activities align with HIPAA privacy requirements and internal compliance guidelines. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Report adverse events and product complaints through established pharmacovigilance processes. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Maintain accurate documentation</span> of activities and interactions in Amgen’s internal system. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Win</b></p><p><b>What we expect of you</b></p><p></p><p><b>Basic Qualifications</b> - <b>Level 5</b></p><p>Doctorate degree  </p><p>OR </p><p>Master’s degree <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">and 2 years</span> of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience </p><p>OR </p><p>Bachelor’s degree <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">and 4 years</span> of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience </p><p>OR </p><p>Associate’s degree <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">and 8 years of</span> patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience </p><p>OR </p><p>High school diploma / GED and 10 years of patient services and/or access and reimbursement experience </p><p></p><p><b>Basic Qualifications - Level 6</b></p><p>Doctorate degree and 2 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience</p><p>OR</p><p>Master's degree and 4 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience</p><p>OR</p><p>Bachelor's degree and 6 years of patient services, and/or access and reimbursement, experience</p><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b> </p><ul><li><p>Experience supporting <b>buy-and-bill or infused pharmaceutical therapies</b> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Rare disease or orphan drug experience </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Clinical background such as nursing or allied health </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Understanding of reimbursement processes including prior authorization, appeals, and denied claims management </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Familiarity with internal and OIG compliance guidelines </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability to manage complex patient situations and resolve access barriers </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience working in cross-functional field teams </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">CRM, AI and</span> relevant systems </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Access and reimbursement knowledge </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Prior authorization processes </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Healthcare reimbursement systems </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Coding and billing awareness </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Patient support program knowledge </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Compliance and privacy requirements </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Learning agility </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Decision quality </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Stakeholder engagement </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability to respond rapidly to urgent access needs to prevent <b>treatment delays or lapses</b> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">to operate effectively</span> in <b>matrix field environments</b> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Travel up to <b>50%</b>, including occasional overnight and weekend commitments </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Thrive</b></p><p><b>What you can expect of us</b></p><p>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.</p><p><i>The annual base salary range is from $158,394 -$185,578 for <b>Level 5</b> , $164,276 - $ 222,256 for <b>Level 6</b>. </i>Actual salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.</p><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan</p></li><li><p>Stock-based long-term incentives</p></li><li><p>Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns</p></li><li><p>Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible</p></li></ul><p><b>Apply now</b></p><p><b>for a career that defies imagination</b></p><p>Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.</p><p><b>careers.amgen.com</b></p><p>Application deadline</p><p>Amgen's application deadline is August 3, 2026; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>.<p><b>Salary Range</b></p>USD - USD

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