Julie Jones Parton
Lodi,CA
Summary
Market Access & Patient Access Manager with over 20 years of extensive expertise in pharmaceutical market access, field reimbursement, and patient support. Demonstrates a proven track record in leading teams, driving payer strategy, and implementing access solutions across rare disease, neuroscience, nephrology, and specialty pharmacy landscapes. Recognized for developing programs that enhance patient outcomes, expand market access, and achieve formulary wins, showcasing strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assoc. Director, Rare Disease Account Specialist
Ionis
08.2024 - Current
- Sales and Field Reimbursement Manager, Cardiometabolic-Pacific States
- Drove market access strategy for launch of first treatment option for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS), ensuring payer coverage and patient access
- Consistently exceed sales goals; currently ranked in the top 5% nationally for growth
- Built strong cross-functional collaborations with market access, patient support, medical affairs, and marketing teams to streamline patient access
- Partner with specialty pharmacy to optimize therapy initiation
- Mentor and provided guidance to RDAS supporting development and execution of FRM strategies.
- Delivered FRM support for high-volume territories and contributed to national business review
- Led regional meetings and provided insights on payer and reimbursement trends to inform strategy
Sr. Patient Experience Liaison
Otsuka Precision Health
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Reimbursement & Patient Education Manager, Local Advocacy & Pharmacy Management
- Developed & Led field-based reimbursement and patient access initiatives across CNS portfolio
- Developed Patient Support Liaison job description, built personality profiling test to help with fit and retention
- Collaborated with manager to screen, interview and onboard new employees
- Mentored and trained regional team members, serving as Regional Trainer
- Developed national training program addressing barriers to patient access; implemented across patient support teams
- Partnered with payer policy teams, government affairs, compliance, specialty pharmacies, and advocacy groups to expand access and improve affordability solutions
- Partnered with 18 Account Managers to support reimbursement demands
- Board of Directors, Otsuka Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (2021–2024)
- Otsuka Elite 2022
Reimbursement & Patient Support Manager
Otsuka
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Supported rare disease nephrology, neuroscience portfolio including digital medicine
- Led pilot team and rollout of national advocacy support program, trained and managed patient support team through execution.
- Implemented field reimbursement strategy with focus on payer engagement, buy & bill, and site-of-care access solutions.
- Established continuity-of-care protocols across diverse systems (hospitals, VAs, correctional facilities).
- Recognized subject matter expert for telehealth operations, forensic landscape and alternative site-of-care solutions
- Built integrated pharmacy network and local care centers to drive patient adherence
- Streamlined the reimbursement process for 24 account managers with key accounts
Account Manager
Otsuka Pharmaceutical
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Promoted multiple times into high-impact neuroscience portfolio leadership roles.
- Achieved formulary wins with major institutions including St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health and San Joaquin County Jail.
- Trained and coached peers as District & Regional Sales Trainer.
- Achieved multiple awards (President’s Club, Gold Status, Regional Grit Award).
Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant
SkinMedica, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Promoted to Senior Rep and Regional Sales Trainer, led onboarding and field coaching of new hires
- Stepped in as acting district manager during major company restructuring
- Incentive Comp leadership team 2007-2009
- Marketing advisor 2007-2009
- Developed KOL’s nationally & pharmacy launch plan
- Recognized with multiple awards for sales excellence and teamwork
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative II
UCB Biopharmaceuticals
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Consistently top 10% nationally, driving significant growth in competitive markets.
- District Sales Trainer & Managed Care Leadership Award recipient.
Education
B.A. - Psychology, Minor in Business Administration
University of Nevada, Reno
Skills
- Market Access Strategy & Execution
- Team Leadership, Training & Mentorship
- Reimbursement, CoverMyMeds, Patient Support (Buy & Bill, AOB, Medical Benefit)
- Expertise in Medicare, State Medicaid, Dual-Eligibility & IDN’s
- HUB & Specialty Pharmacy Integration
- Formulary Wins & Payer Policy Engagement
- Rare Disease & Neuroscience Product Launches
- Advocacy & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Case Management, REMS Programs & Genetic Testing
- Collaborative Leadership
Certification
- Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS), 2021–Present
- Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, 2019–2025
- Tri Delta Alumnae, 2023–Present
- Mental Health First Aid Training, 2021
- St. Anne’s School Board & Marketing Committee 2014-2023
Timeline
Assoc. Director, Rare Disease Account Specialist
Ionis
08.2024 - Current
Sr. Patient Experience Liaison
Otsuka Precision Health
01.2022 - 08.2024
Reimbursement & Patient Support Manager
Otsuka
01.2017 - 01.2022
Account Manager
Otsuka Pharmaceutical
01.2010 - 01.2017
Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant
SkinMedica, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2009
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative II
UCB Biopharmaceuticals
01.2002 - 01.2005
B.A. - Psychology, Minor in Business Administration
University of Nevada, Reno
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