Director, Market Access and Reimbursement (New Medical Sensors)

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 339,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Market Access and Reimbursement to lead strategic initiatives in health economics. This role involves setting direction for reimbursement strategies and communicating value messaging for innovative healthcare products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in reimbursement and a strong understanding of stakeholder needs. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of patient care.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Recognition for diversity

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in reimbursement and health economics required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of global health economic and reimbursement strategies.
• Manage relationships with providers and payer reimbursement teams.
• Collaborate with clinical and marketing teams on evidence generation.

Skills

Health Economics

Reimbursement Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

1. Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
2. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
3. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
4. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
5. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
6. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

Our location in Alameda, CA currently has an opportunity for a Director, Market Access and Reimbursement. This individual will set strategic direction, lead development and communication of value messaging for Abbott products and therapies by providing health economic and reimbursement support for customers. This may include health economic studies, health economic data analysis, reimbursement analysis and strategy (coverage, coding, and payment).

Key internal customers may include new product planning teams, clinical science and operations, medical affairs marketing, sales and geography reimbursement teams. Key external customers may include provider customers (hospital economic buyers and physicians), private payers, government agencies, physician societies and industry trade associations.

What You’ll Work On

1. Sets direction and leads cross-functional teams on development of global health economic, value messaging, reimbursement and coverage strategies based on robust understanding of clinical, financial and technical stakeholder needs and decision-making process.
2. Manages key relationships with providers, payer, reimbursement teams and sales force as appropriate. Support each customer group to address their needs and expectations of the business partnership, effectively communicates the Abbott value proposition.
3. Provides payor, clinician and patient perspective on development of internal/external coverage/reimbursement and ROI education, tools and support.
4. Collaborates with medical affairs, clinical affairs and marketing on evidence generation to support market access.
5. Provides strategic direction on economic buyer and commercial payer-related issues related to reimbursement, coverage, and contracting for the Abbott product portfolio.
6. Facilitates communication to keep internal Abbott management regularly informed about coding/coverage/reimbursement issues affecting the company and its customers.
7. Manages outside vendor relationships and projects.
8. Manages cost center budget; may supervise department budget.
9. Represents Abbott externally.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years’ of functional experience in reimbursement.

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $169,300.00 – $338,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Market Access DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).