Field Reimbursement Director – Respiratory Biologics

Field Reimbursement Director – Respiratory Biologics

At AstraZeneca, it’s our patients that come first, every decision we make and action we take is centered around how we can better serve them. It’s why we are shaping patient care for the future, working along the whole experience to give hope to billions of lives across the world.

The general purpose of the Field Reimbursement Director (FRM Director) role is to oversee Field Reimbursement Managers activities to minimize logistical and other barriers to therapy for patients and providers and, therefore, optimize access to Astra Zeneca products in the Respiratory Biologics area. This purpose will be achieved by delivering quality interactions with key healthcare professionals and institutional customers through specialized services. The FRM Director will lead a team of Field Reimbursement Managers while working closely with Managed Markets, Trade Marketing and Sales partners in the field, supporting accounts in resolving reimbursement issues or concerns, developing ethical and customer-oriented reimbursement strategies, and communicating payer criteria/terms and practices.

As all other employees, FRM Directors are fully accountable for compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies that govern the conduct of Astra Zeneca activities. In this field-based role covering the Northeast Region (NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, NH, ME, and OH) and surrounding areas.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Field Reimbursement Managers

• Partner with Access Services, Marketing, and various Managed Markets and Trade groups to review/understand relevant franchise and managed care business plans, priorities, and objectives.

• Identify reimbursement-specific opportunities or issues and educate internal partners on the payer landscape.

• Maintain a high-level knowledge of Managed Care and related Managed Markets benefit structures, reimbursement mechanisms, legal and regulatory landscape, and health management programs. Deliver key performance metric analytics.

• Maintain a comprehensive and detailed region business plan.

• Prepare and present provider level communications. Maintain an outstanding level of industry awareness and Therapeutic Area knowledge, utilization management techniques, and treatment and reimbursement guidelines.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3 years of Field Based Management Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

• 5 years of total business experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical/biotech industry

• Knowledge and experience of legal and regulatory requirements related to the Biotech & Pharmaceutical industries.

• Experience with business planning and market analysis

• Ability to travel a minimum of 60 to 75% (overnight)

Preferred Experience:

• MBA or other related graduate level degree

• 3+ years of Biotech or Pharmaceutical Field Leadership experience

• 2+ years of Respiratory Biologics therapeutic area experience

• 3+ years of Managed Markets/Field Reimbursement experience

• 2+ years of sales, managed care or reimbursement experience

• Prior experience in a headquarters-based role

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 186,105.60 - 279,158.40 Annual USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

30-Jun-2026

Closing Date

06-Jul-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.