Director, Patient Access Programs And Patient Support Programs

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

Morrisville, United States
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Strategic design and implementation of patient support programs
Oversee patient service models
Ensure regulatory and legal adherence
** The role of Director, Patient Access Programs and Patient Support Programs at PPD (Thermo Fisher) involves leading the strategic design and implementation of patient support initiatives within the Medical Communications business unit. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in patient support and access operations, with strong leadership skills to manage teams and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. **

Job Summary

  • The Director will lead the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs, hub services, and patient access programs.
  • This leader will oversee comprehensive patient service models across the full patient journey from benefits investigation and prior authorization through therapy initiation, adherence, persistence, and ongoing engagement.
  • The Director will advance the organization’s capabilities in patient support programs (PSP), patient access programs (PAP), and hub services to support patient access to medicine, while ensuring adherence to all regulatory and legal requirements.

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** The role of Director, Patient Access Programs and Patient Support Programs at PPD (Thermo Fisher) involves leading the strategic design and implementation of patient support initiatives within the Medical Communications business unit. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in patient support and access operations, with strong leadership skills to manage teams and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic design and implementation of patient support programs
  • oversee patient service models
  • ensure regulatory and legal adherence
  • develop and maintain strategic plans
  • manage project execution and client relationships
  • financial acumen in budgeting and forecasting

Nice-to-have

  • cultivate a supportive work environment
  • drive a culture of immediate action
  • leverage CRM platforms and performance analytics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Patient Support Programs, hub services, patient access operations, or adherence strategy
  • 5+ years of management responsibility
  • Expertise in buy-and-bill and specialty pharmacy distribution models
  • Strong understanding of U.S. reimbursement landscape
  • Strong familiarity with copay assistance, PAP, bridge/free drug programs
  • Strong understanding of healthcare compliance frameworks (HIPAA, OIG, Anti-Kickback)

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