Senior Manager, Field Reimbursement - North Central

Senior Manager, Field Reimbursement – North Central (Chicago, IL/Minneapolis, MN/Des Moines, IA)
Are you ready to transform the lives of patients with chronic respiratory diseases? Join Verona Pharma as a Senior Manager, Field Reimbursement, North Central, reporting to the Director, Field Reimbursement. In this dynamic role, you’ll bridge healthcare provider offices with our innovative respiratory treatments, ensuring patients receive the access and support they need.
Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Make a Real Impact: Lead the way in educating healthcare providers on patient enrollment, prior authorizations, and appeals processes, ensuring seamless access to Verona Pharma’s innovative treatments.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with sales, market access, and marketing teams to align strategies and build impactful actions.
• Shape the Future: Influence strategy in response to payor marketplace changes and help create a better patient journey.

Who We Are:
At Verona Pharma, we are passionate about transforming the lives of millions of people living with chronic respiratory diseases. With our first product now approved by the US FDA, we’re just getting started. Our innovative respiratory pipeline targets a range of conditions, including non-CF bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis (CF), and asthma, driven by a commitment to bringing relief to patients navigating the challenges of progressive respiratory conditions.
Joining Verona means being part of a forward-thinking team that’s redefining what’s possible in drug development and commercialization. Guided by experienced leadership, we embrace a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture where your contributions can help shape a healthier future for patients worldwide. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct impact on improving quality of life.
What You’ll Do:

• Provide field-based reimbursement education to healthcare provider offices.
• Communicate technical knowledge of patient enrollment, prior authorizations, appeals, and Verona-sponsored support programs.
• Serve as the market access training lead for your territory, delivering policy updates and program information.
• Collaborate in cross-functional meetings with sales, market access, and marketing teams.
• Manage account relationships with regional health plans, Medicaid agencies, and Managed Medicaid plans.
• Maintain compliance with PHI/HIPAA and company policies.
• Travel within your territory (50-60%).

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Previous experience as a Field Reimbursement Manager, with knowledge of reimbursement processes, HUB operations, and patient journey management.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including PHI/HIPAA compliance.
• Proven ability to build relationships and manage accounts effectively.
• Experience with CRM systems and pharmaceutical product launches is preferred.
  Additional Requirements:
• Must meet the Company’s “Qualified Driver” criteria, including a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of a pre-hire drug test.

Why Join Verona?
At Verona, you’ll have the chance to be part of a team bringing first-in-class treatments to patients who need them most. We offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions.
• Remote work flexibility for a better work-life balance.
• Competitive benefits, including generous PTO and comprehensive health plans.
• Competitive salary with a range of $160,000 - $190,000 USD (final salary based on location, experience, and qualifications).

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
Verona Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Verona Pharma are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.