Patient Access Liaison - Northern California
Company: Intellia Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome
editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of
people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our
science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt,
Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We
have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together.
We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We
welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative
solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the
promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it
done. We wantall ofour people to go beyond what is possible. We
aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just
“treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven
to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of
what we can do together. How You Will Achieve More: Intellia
Therapeutics is seeking to build the Patient Access Liaison (PAL)
team. The PAL role is a field-based expert responsible for
supporting providers, care teams, and patients in navigating
reimbursement, access, and site-of-care readiness for lonvo-z. As a
key member of the patient access organization, the PAL serves as
the primary operational resource for coverage, coding, billing,
payer dynamics, and financial support pathways. The PAL works in
close partnership with the Team Lead, Strategic Account Leads,
Payer Account Team, Hub Services, and case managers to help ensure
a seamless experience from prescription to treatment. This is a
career-defining opportunity to be join the first-ever
commercialization of an in vivo one-time CRISPR based therapy,
requiring the ingenuity to work in uncharted territory in genetic
medicine. Responsibilities: Patient Access and Field Reimbursement
Support Serve as the primary field-facing expert for reimbursement,
access, and logistical support for lonvo-z across assigned
accounts. Educate provider staff on coverage expectations, coding
and billing requirements, prior authorization processes, appeals
pathways, and financial assistance resources. Conduct detailed site
profilingto assess operational readiness, identifying potential
bottlenecks in coverage, inventory, scheduling, infusion capacity,
or workflow. Work closely with the Hub and case managers to
troubleshoot patient-specific reimbursement or access challenges.
Support the execution of access strategies designed by the Team
Lead by identifying coverage trends, access barriers, and
opportunities for proactive intervention. Facilitate communication
between sites of care, payers, and internal teams to resolve issues
related to denials, payment delays, single case agreements, and
other reimbursement complexities. Provide real-time insights from
the field to inform reimbursement tools, provider resources, and
cross-functional planning. Access and Stakeholder Engagement Build
strong relationships with key access-related personnel, including
practice administrators, billing staff, infusion center managers,
financial counselors, and reimbursement specialists. Act as a
trusted resource to providers by delivering clear guidance on
policies, payer trends, and documentation requirements. Partner
with internal stakeholders (Market Access, Payer Accounts, Policy,
Case Management) to ensure alignment on strategy and messaging.
Support site onboarding and training for new prescribers and
infusion centers as they prepare to initiate therapy. Gather
insights on payer environments, patient affordability trends, and
site operational needs—and communicate them promptly to the Team
Lead. Compliance and Documentation Ensure all access and
reimbursement activities comply with company policies, healthcare
laws/regulations, and OIG guidance. Maintain accurate documentation
of field activities, access issues, and case resolution progress in
accordance with company systems and SOPs. Adhere strictly to
non-promotional boundaries while providing education and support.
About You: Strong understanding of reimbursement, billing/coding,
claims processes, and payer dynamics for infusion-based therapiesin
the U.S. healthcare system. Experience supporting cell and gene
therapies, highly specialized therapies, or one-time treatmentsis
highly preferred. Ability to navigate complex access scenarios,
including denials, appeals, medical exception processes, and single
case agreements. Excellent relationship-building and communication
skills with comfort engaging administrators, clinical staff, and
financial/reimbursement personnel. Highly organized self-starter
with the ability to independently manage priorities, operate in
ambiguous environments, and provide thoughtful solutions. Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills to assess site readiness and
identify critical access barriers. Demonstrates professionalism,
integrity, and a patient-centered mindset in all interactions.
Willingness to travel up to 60% to engage with sites, teams, and
stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business,
healthcare administration, or related field. 7 yearsof experience
in patient access, field reimbursement, specialty pharmacy/Hub
services, or market access within the biopharmaceutical or
healthcare industry. Experience supporting product launches in the
U.S. Experience in rare diseaseand/or HAE(hereditary angioedema)
strongly preferred. Familiarity with healthcare compliance
requirements and payer policies across commercial and government
channels. LI-Remote Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: All Intellia
employees, regardless of work location, are expected to follow all
applicable federal, state, and local public health regulations and
guidelines, and are strongly encouraged to follow all public health
recommendations, including being vaccinated for COVID-19. EEOC
Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is
committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and
qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment,
hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for
reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any
other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities,
in accordance with applicable law. Applications are accepted on a
rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position
is filled at which point the position will be taken down. The base
salary for this position is expected to range between $193,500.00 -
$236,500.00 USD per year. The salary offered is determined based on
a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant
education and training, overall related experience, specialized,
rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other
business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed
periodically and additional factors such as time in role and
performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published
salary range based on company and market factors. Additional
compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new
hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual
equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the
Company’s discretion. For more information about Intellia’s
benefits, please click here .
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