Derek Gifford

Sr Patient Experience Liaison @Otsuka Precision Health Oph

Princeton, NJ, US

Patient Navigator- Served as the primary point of contact for patients, caregivers, and healthcare stakeholders throughout the treatment process for Otsuka injectable CNS therapies. Provided education, support and guidance to ensure seamless treatment initiation and adherence.Field Reimbursement Specialist- Partnered with stakeholders to resolve reimbursement, insurance access (pharmacy, medical benefit, and buy & bill), and affordability barriers. Delivered solutions that ensured continuity of care and timely treatment access.Hub Support- Conducted electronic benefit verifications (pharmacy and medical) for new prescriptions to expedite patient access and minimize treatment delays.

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Brigham Young University

General Studies