HEMA - Market Access Policy Operations Manager - AWM

Smith+Nephew; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Fertility and Adoption Assistance

Flexible vacation time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew is seeking a Market Access Policy Operations Manager to shape market access strategy and reimbursement across the US. Based in Andover, MA or Remote, this field-based leadership role will drive policy intelligence, reimbursement operations, coding strategy, and market access communications to support patient access and business growth.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, monitor Medicare and payer policies, drive coverage policy operations, provide coding analysis, and

Qualifications

• What you will need to be successful includes a strong background in healthcare reimbursement, market access, policy, or related healthcare fields.
• Experience influencing and collaborating across multiple business functions.
• Excellent executive communication skills for translating policy into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational infrastructure supporting medical policy intelligence, reimbursement strategy execution, coding analysis, and market access communications
• Monitor Medicare, commercial payer, and coverage policy developments to deliver actionable insights
• Drive coverage policy operations and reimbursement initiatives to support patient access
• Provide coding and reimbursement analysis to inform strategic market access decisions
• Develop and deliver market access communications, tools, and resources to improve field readiness
• Partner with Market Access, HEOR, Government Affairs, Sales, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, and Regulatory teams
• Identify opportunities to streamline policy monitoring processes and improve operations
• Lead, coach, and develop team members with a culture of accountability
• Travel up to 40% as required

Skills

Market access strategy

Reimbursement operations

Coding analysis

Policy analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Join us as our Market Access Policy Operations Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping market access strategy and reimbursement success across the US. Based in Andover, MA or Remote, this field based leadership role offers the opportunity to drive policy intelligence, reimbursement operations, coding strategy, and market access communications that directly support business growth and patient access to innovative technologies. You will partner closely with cross functional stakeholders while leading operational excellence across a highly visible and strategic function.
What will you be doing?

• Lead the operational infrastructure supporting medical policy intelligence, reimbursement strategy execution, coding analysis, and market access communications
• Monitor and analyze Medicare, commercial payer, and coverage policy developments to deliver actionable business insights
• Drive coverage policy operations and reimbursement initiatives that support favorable patient access pathways
• Provide coding and reimbursement analysis to support strategic market access decision making
• Develop and deliver clear market access communications, tools, and resources to improve field readiness
• Partner with Market Access, HEOR, Government Affairs, Sales, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to align priorities and execution
• Identify opportunities to streamline policy monitoring processes and improve operational effectiveness
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Travel up to 40% as required
  

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 5 to 10+ years of experience in healthcare reimbursement, market access, health economics, policy, or a related healthcare environment
• Strong expertise in market access strategy, reimbursement operations, coverage policy analysis, Medicare policy, and commercial payer policy
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple business functions
• Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex policy information into actionable insights
• Proven people leadership, team development, and operational management experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape

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Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program. [US - Sales.docx | Word]
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles). [US - Sales.docx | Word]
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship. [US - Sales.docx | Word]
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Applications will reviewed on an ongoing basis
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