Gerard Lacson

About Gerard Lacson

As a highly accomplished and results-oriented leader, I bring over 15 years of comprehensive experience in patient access, reimbursement, project management, and operational leadership within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. My career is defined by a deep commitment to optimizing patient access to critical therapies and driving operational excellence through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.Currently, as a Field Reimbursement Manager (California) at Axsome Therapeutics, I serve as a strategic partner to healthcare providers, navigating the complex payer landscape to ensure seamless access to innovative therapies. I specialize in proactively resolving intricate reimbursement challenges across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid channels, providing expert education on billing, coding, and appeals processes to bridge the gap between patients and life-changing treatments.My expertise is built on a foundation of high-impact roles at leading organizations- Theratechnologies, Inc.(Field Reimbursement Manager): Served as a vital resource across the Western US, expertly managing specialty therapy access and educating HCPs on complex billing and coding frameworks for HIV & Rare Disease.Genentech, Inc.(Multiple Roles)- Project Manager - Lead: Spearheaded efficiency and optimization initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership to deliver high-impact strategic projects- Senior Case Manager & Supervisor (Rotation): Served as a Subject Matter Expert for complex patient cases, led product launch planning for Ophthalmology, and mentored teams to overcome access barriers- Field Reimbursement Manager (Rotation): Resolved complex billing issues and facilitated patient assistance program enrollments while ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines.Smile Brands, Inc.(Operations Manager): Managed multi-location operations and large teams, optimizing efficiency and significantly enhancing the patient experience.I am passionate about leveraging my blend of strategic foresight, operational acumen, and unwavering patient advocacy to lead high-performing teams in dynamic healthcare environments. I thrive on identifying systemic challenges and implementing innovative solutions that improve the patient journey.

Experience

1. Field Reimbursement Manager

   Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

   Mar 2026 — Present · CA, US

   Driving patient access to Axsome\'s innovative Neuro and Psych therapies across California.

Education

• San José State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Management (HCM)

  2012 — 2014

• Stanford University

  Professional Development, Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

  2014 — 2014

• San José State University

  Bachelor of Science Business Administration

  2004 — 2008

• Target Business College

  Executive Team Leader, Guest Experience

  2006 — 2006

• Archbishop Mitty High School

  General Education, General Education

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Healthcare
• Organizational Development
• Marketing
• Policy Writing
• Event Planning
• Recruiting
• Management
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Operations Management
• Human Resources
• Budgets
• Payroll
• Outlook
• Performance Management
• Sales Management
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Hiring
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Leadership Development