Senior Bilingual Reimbursement Specialist – Rare Diseases

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About the role

  • Senior bilingual reimbursement specialist leading rare-disease patient coverage and reimbursement programs at Cencora. Coordinating insurers, healthcare providers, and public funding submissions across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the Team Lead and primary resource for all Reimbursement Specialists within the rare diseases program
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of rare disease program offerings, pathophysiology, therapeutic areas, disease processes, mechanisms of action, and rare disease SOPs
  • Communicate daily and continuously with the Program Manager or Associate Program Manager regarding new and existing projects
  • Evaluate, develop, maintain, and implement reimbursement processes and protocols
  • Implement, monitor, and evaluate departmental KPIs
  • Coordinate cases with insurance companies, physician offices, and healthcare professionals to maximize reimbursement solutions
  • Prepare and submit documentation and data to insurance companies and public or federal funding programs
  • Navigate complex advocacy processes to obtain prescription drug coverage and reimbursement
  • Apply financial means testing to maximize patients’ prescription drug coverage
  • Coordinate pharmacy processes after funding is obtained
  • Manage closing manager schedules and shifts
  • Provide sales training related to product reimbursement
  • Report adverse events to the relevant departments
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or a combination of education and experience in a related industry
  • Four years of experience in public or private third-party reimbursement, pharmaceutical sales, hospital or physician office settings, managed care, clinical support, or a related field
  • Minimum of three years of experience as a Senior Reimbursement Specialist
  • Experience in rare diseases may be required
  • Knowledge of public, private, and federal reimbursement mechanisms
  • Advanced knowledge of the pharmaceutical or insurance industry
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Ability to lead a team and provide direction
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with patients in a healthcare setting about sensitive topics
  • Professional, courteous, and efficient telephone manner
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office programs
  • Proven ability to organize time, set priorities, and multitask
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • French/English bilingualism is an asset
  • Experience in IT project management, customer service, reimbursement programs, or the insurance industry is an asset

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision care
  • Backup dependent care
  • Adoption assistance
  • Infertility coverage
  • Family-building support
  • Behavioral health solutions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Training programs
  • Professional development resources
  • Mentorship programs
  • Employee resource groups
  • Volunteer activities
  • Reasonable accommodations during the employment process

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$76,200 - CA$119,460 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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