Jim Farrell, MBA, Rmc
About Jim Farrell, MBA, Rmc
Jim Farrell, MBA, Rmc, serves as the Sr. Director of National Accounts at ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in market access and reimbursement, having held various leadership roles in multiple pharmaceutical companies over the past two decades.
Work at ANI Pharmaceuticals
Jim Farrell serves as the Sr. Director of National Accounts at ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and executing strategies to enhance product access for patients. He collaborates with cross-functional departments to identify and engage medical society and individual physician Key Advocacy Leaders. His responsibilities include providing education to internal stakeholders regarding coverage of ANI's products and updates on legislative, payer, and distribution trends.
Previous Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Prior to his current position, Jim Farrell held various roles in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Alimera Sciences as Payer Relations Director for three months in 2011. He also served as Sr. Director of Global Market Access at BTG plc from 2016 to 2017 and as Sr. Director of Market Access & Reimbursement at Akcea Therapeutics from 2018 to 2021. His experience includes significant roles at Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Allergan, Inc., and MGI PHARMA, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Jim Farrell earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from Hofstra University, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing and Finance from the University of Connecticut, completing his studies from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in market access, reimbursement strategies, and payer relations.
Achievements in Drug Launches
Throughout his career, Jim Farrell has successfully launched over ten orphan or rare-disease drugs, including biologics, physician-administered, and small-molecule products. His experience in developing and leading payer pull-through programs has contributed to enhancing product access for patients while ensuring compliance with payer objectives.
Skills in Relationship Building and Negotiation
Jim Farrell possesses strong relationship-building skills that facilitate successful contract negotiations and acquisitions. His ability to engage with various stakeholders in the healthcare industry has been instrumental in advancing patient access to essential medications and therapies.