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Rebecca Severns

Field Reimbursement Expert
547 CR 2500 N. Dewey

Summary

Multiple award winning leader in access and reimbursement with 5 years of account management and account systems experience working with buy and bill and specialty pharmacy products while providing education to key accounts to help manage the pull through of access and reimbursement via buy and bill, alternative sites of care and specialty pharmacy. Launched 2 buy and bill medicines. Currently in the cardiology space helping manage independent offices and large, complex healthcare systems of care. Ability to analyze and think proactively to solve reimbursement issues and take advantage of opportunities relevant to accounts and systems. High knowledge and execution of patient access programs. Collaborate and partner with cross functional colleagues sharing insights to help analyze, problem solve and provide solutions with the access and reimbursement pathways.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Access Reimbursement Manager

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
12.2023 - Current

Minimize access and reimbursement barriers for patients and providers related to Resmetirom by executing the Patient Access strategic plan with physicians and institutional customers. Work closely with internal and external partners including HCP's, Specialty Pharmacies, Madrigal Patient Support hub and their staff involved in securing appropriate access for Resmetirom. Support accounts in resolving reimbursement issues and concerns by working closely with Market Access, Trade and Sales partners in the field. Possess a deep knowledge of public and private payer policies within geographical market, as it relates to Resmetirom coverage and access. Maintain compliant with all laws, regulations, and policies that govern the conduct of Madrigal activities.

  • National Regional Collaboration Award Winner
  • Launched orphan drug within a LDN of 7 specialty pharmacies
  • Currently manage 1,659 patient initiations with 61% fullfillment rate. National average is 54%.
  • Walgreens SP lead


Associate Director of Access and Reimbursement

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
08.2021 - 12.2023

Accountable for educating key members of accounts/clinics on access and reimbursement of Leqvio to better support patient access and help build preferred acquisition pathways. Educated DOP's, P&T committees and C-Suite leadership to increase confidence for Leqvio from an access and reimbursement level. Analyze, problem solve and collaborate with cross functional colleagues within Novartis to support key accounts. Proactively provide solutions to anticipated obstacles internally and externally.

  • President's Club Winner 2023
  • Selected to Sales Development Management Program (March 2023)
  • Independently created pathways at 15 hospital outpatient departments
  • Secured avenues for 17 Systems of Care. Top Tier accounts include OSF, UnityPoint, HSHS, Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Quincy Medical Group, Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Horizon Health, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Christie Clinic, Springfield Clinic, Carle, Franciscan Health, Heart Care Centers of Illinois and Ascension.
  • Collaborated effectively with Jose Valdes Gutierrez, ED of Pricing, SP & Channel Pricing at Novartis to assist in generating a solution to offer 340b pricing to community access and rural health hospitals.
  • Educate accounts on Alternative Sites of Care (Metro Infusion Clinic)
  • Establish Co-Pay process in System of Care accounts and individual clinic accounts.
  • Appointed to Midwest Culture team

Sr. Biopharmaceutical Representative

Amgen
10.2017 - 08.2021

Specializing in Osteoporosis/Bone Health and Cardiovascular Disease. Product Portfolio includes: Prolia, Evenity, and Repatha. Field access and reimbursement experience launching Evenity. Extensive experience establishing and maintaining buy and bill accounts through proactively troubleshooting and educating accounts to ensure smooth access and reimbursement confidence with both Evenity and Prolia. Educated accounts on financial support for patients. In depth knowledge with specialty products acquired through Specialty Pharmacy pathway.

  • President's Circle 2021
  • Managed Systems of Care Accounts to gain formulary access for Evenity.
  • Established pathways for Evenity via buy and bill and HOPD's.
  • Grow New to Break Through Contest April 2018- September 2018
  • Team Excellence 2017

Professional Healthcare Rep.-Primary Care Div.

Pfizer
10.2009 - 10.2017

Specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, Non Valvular Atrial Fibrillation, DVT/PE, Stroke Prevention Smoking Cessation, Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, COPD, and Vulvo/Vaginal Atrophy.

Product Portfolio includes: Eliquis, Lipitor, Chantix, Toviaz, Viagra, and Spiriva.

• January 2017 POA MVP

• Selected as Chantix Champion for district 2014- 2016

• OWN IT/People and Culture Network Champion, 2014 – 2017

• Capital S Contest Winner, 2015

• Capital S Eliquis Kicker PHR Winner, 2105

• Q2 Portfolio Contest Winner, 2011

• Regional Performance Fund, 2010

• Toviaz NRx Growth Contest Winner, 2010

Territory Manager-Primary Care

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
10.2006 - 10.2009

Specializing in Depression, Acid Reflux, Menopause and Vulvo/Vaginal Atrophy. Product Portfolio included: Effexor XR, Pristiq, Protonix, Premarin Cream, Premarin Tablets, and Prempro Tablets.

  • Leader board for volume and growth with launch product Pristiq

School Social Worker

CUSD #3
10.2000 - 10.2006

Organized and facilitated individualized education plan meetings with parents, teachers, and administrators.

  • Selected as acting Principal various times during the school year(s).
  • Elected as Field Instructor for the University of Illinois graduate internship program.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.1997 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.1994 - 05.1996

Skills

Leader

Relationship Builder/High Emotional Intelligence

Systems of Care Experience/Account Management

Cross Functional Collaboration

Buy and Bill, Specialty Pharmacy, Alternative Sites of Care and Hospital Outpatient Department Experience

Local and National Payer knowledge

Educator

Volunteer/Leadership

  • Mahomet Seymour School Board of Education Member. 2023-present
  • Coaching local youth softball teams. (2020-2021)


Timeline

Access Reimbursement Manager

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
12.2023 - Current

Associate Director of Access and Reimbursement

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
08.2021 - 12.2023

Sr. Biopharmaceutical Representative

Amgen
10.2017 - 08.2021

Professional Healthcare Rep.-Primary Care Div.

Pfizer
10.2009 - 10.2017

Territory Manager-Primary Care

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
10.2006 - 10.2009

School Social Worker

CUSD #3
10.2000 - 10.2006

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.1997 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.1994 - 05.1996
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