Director, Health Economics & Market Access (HEMA) - Policy, Advocacy & Strategy

What will you be doing?

• Reimbursement Strategy (Upstream Focus)
  • Lead end-to-end reimbursement strategy development for pipeline and pre-launch products
  • Assess coding, coverage, and payment pathways
  • Identify reimbursement risks and opportunities at the portfolio level
  • Inform go/no-go, sequencing, and investment decisions
  • Develop multi-year reimbursement roadmaps aligned with product lifecycle milestones and enterprise growth objectives
  • Serve as the internal expert on future reimbursement pathways and access readiness
• Policy & Advocacy Leadership
  • Shape and execute an integrated reimbursement policy and advocacy strategy in partnership with Government Affairs and senior leadership
  • Monitor, analyze, and influence CMS rulemaking, Medicare payment policy, and broader healthcare policy developments impacting device reimbursement
  • Represent the organization in trade associations, coalitions, and policy forums to advance industry positions and reimbursement priorities
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including professional societies and key opinion leaders, to support favorable coverage and payment environments
  • Partner with Government Affairs to engage policymakers and regulatory agencies
  • Identify and proactively mitigate policy risks that could impact access, adoption, or value recognition
• Evidence & Value Alignment
  • Partner with Clinical, Medical Affairs, and HEOR teams to define payer-relevant clinical and economic evidence requirements
  • Ensure reimbursement and policy needs are embedded into evidence generation strategies, endpoints, and real-world data plans
  • Provide strategic guidance on value narratives and positioning aligned to payer and policy decision drivers
• Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership
  • Advise executive leadership on reimbursement and policy trends, risks, and strategic implications
  • Establish governance frameworks and tools to embed reimbursement and advocacy considerations into enterprise planning
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives through influence in a highly matrixed organization

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MPH, MBA, MHA, MS) preferred
• 10+ years of experience in medical device reimbursement, market access, or health policy
• Demonstrated experience influencing Medicare policy, reimbursement frameworks, and/or industry advocacy efforts
• Strong executive presence with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear business impact
• Proven ability to lead strategically within a highly matrixed environment

Location

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What's in it for you?

• Compensation range: $140,000 - 235,000 USD annually
• Benefits: 401k, 401k Plus Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid holidays, Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Community Service Day, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program, Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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