Kim Pike, MBA
About Kim Pike, MBA
Kim Pike is the Director of Market Access and Reimbursement at Verrica Pharmaceuticals, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at Novartis and Sanofi Genzyme, focusing on reimbursement processes and patient access.
Current Role at Verrica Pharmaceuticals
Kim Pike serves as the Director of Market Access and Reimbursement at Verrica Pharmaceuticals, a position held since 2021. In this role, she successfully leads a team that manages reimbursement processes across multiple geographical areas. Her responsibilities include coordinating with various teams such as Regional Sales Management, Field Specialists, and Infusion Support Managers to achieve organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Novartis
Prior to her current role, Kim Pike accumulated extensive experience at Novartis. She worked as a Senior Consultant in the MS Business Unit from 2012 to 2014, and as a Senior Sales Consultant from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she held the position of Business Reimbursement/Relationship Manager from 2011 to 2012 and was a Sales Representative from 2005 to 2007. Her time at Novartis provided her with a solid foundation in sales and reimbursement strategies.
Experience at Sanofi Genzyme
At Sanofi Genzyme, Kim Pike held multiple roles that enhanced her expertise in patient access and reimbursement. She worked as an Executive Business Relationship Manager from 2014 to 2016 and then served as the Director of Business Reimbursement Managers from 2016 to 2020. In these positions, she focused on establishing partnerships with key decision makers and resolving complex reimbursement obstacles.
Educational Background
Kim Pike studied at the School of Business at St. John Fisher College, where she earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from 2008 to 2012. She completed her secondary education at Eastridge High School. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in market access and reimbursement.
Skills and Expertise
Kim Pike is known for her ability to resolve complex reimbursement obstacles, ensuring that patients receive necessary therapies. She trains both internal and external customers on intricate reimbursement processes, including buy and bill products and REMS programs. Her expertise extends to establishing strong partnerships with institutional accounts and physician practice groups.