Lindsey Simpson

About Lindsey Simpson

Access & Reimbursement professional with years of proven track record of success starting…

Experience

1. Associate Director Access and Reimbursement

   Vertex Pharmaceuticals

   May 2022 — Present

   Gene Therapy with Crispr Technology: Sickle Cell and Transfusion Dependent Beta-Thalassemiao Pre- Approval and Product Launch Contracting with Centers• Clarifies the complexities of Access and Reimbursement:o subject matter expert in-patient hospital reimbursement and episodes of care in a government payor heavy landscape.• Proactively builds relationships with C-Suite, HCPs, administration, managed care, and pharmacy to help support timely access for appropriate patients.o Bone Marrow Transplant Teams, Hematology Division and CEO/ CFO level• Cross Collaboration with National Accounts team presenting pre-approval information at State level and creating access pathways for patients.o Coding, Coverage and Reimbursement expert for Payor Team to use with State, Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial Payor contracts.• Liaison with internal and external government affairs to increase access, policy, and coverage.• Strong Internal Stakeholder Collaboration (19 plus) working compliantly:o Key Account Manager, MSL, National Account team, State Government Affairs, Grass Roots, Trade & Market Access.• Navigating changing and uncharted landscape with the average patient journey of 9-12months and in-patient stay of longer than 40 plus days on average.• Trade Liaison with Field and Corporate providing feedback and communication between: Cardinal

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2001 — 2005