Sr. Manager Market Access

Abbott; Green Oaks (IL); Remote; USD 127,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Senior Manager Market Access to deploy a comprehensive market access strategy for their Molecular Business Unit. This role involves collaboration with payers and stakeholders to secure medical policies and reimbursement. The position allows for remote work within the US and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Excellent Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Diversity Recognition

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in Market Access or reimbursement industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the US.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare economic and clinical data demonstrating the value of Abbott’s Molecular portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with national payer decision-makers.
• Support field teams in resolving access issues and reimbursement challenges.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 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, learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

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

The Opportunity

The scope of this Senior Manager Market Access position includes deploying a comprehensive market access and reimbursement strategy for the Molecular Business Unit based out of Lake Forest, IL or Remote in the US.

The hired individual will be responsible for securing Abbott’s Molecular medical policy, coding, and reimbursement through collaboration with key payers, KOLs, and other stakeholders. This person will serve as the SME and field resource for the Americas on Market Access activities. The position is remote, based in any major US city near an airport.

What You'll Work On

• Deliver healthcare economic and clinical data demonstrating the value of Abbott’s Molecular portfolio to secure access via favorable policies and reimbursement.
• Build and maintain relationships with national payer decision-makers and understand the healthcare system and market trends.
• Support field teams in resolving access issues, coding, policy, and reimbursement challenges.
• Collaborate with clinicians and advocates to support Abbott initiatives impacting payors and policies.
• Attend conferences to understand healthcare landscape and interact with decision-makers.
• Understand Abbott’s business model, value proposition, and the regulatory landscape.
• Participate in third-party support initiatives with partners.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with sales teams to align on market needs.
• This role requires cross-functional collaboration and up to 25% travel within the US.

Required Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in Market Access or reimbursement industry.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Market Access concepts and the healthcare ecosystem (Health Plans, Lab Benefit Managers, Health Systems, Physician offices).
• Understanding of clinical and pharmacoeconomic concepts, health outcomes, and clinical trial designs.
• Experience with point-of-care molecular diagnostic platforms or medical benefit products is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to convey business insights to stakeholders.
• Ability to identify customer needs and deliver solutions effectively.
• Exceptional collaboration, influencing, and project management skills.
• MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA, or relevant clinical certifications are preferred.

Learn more about our benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com. Follow your career aspirations with Abbott, a diverse and inclusive employer. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

The base pay for this position is $127,300 – $254,700. Pay range may vary by location.

Additional Details

• Job family: Sales Force
• Division: AMD Molecular
• Location: United States, Remote
• Work shift: Standard
• Travel: Yes, up to 25%
• Medical surveillance: No
• Work activities include prolonged sitting and keyboard use.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO details available at the provided links.