Strategic Payer Relations Manager

Heartflow; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartflow, a medical technology company based in Chicago, is looking for a skilled professional to manage strategic relationships with payers and influence decision-making within the healthcare landscape. With a focus on advancing coronary artery disease diagnostics, the role involves collaborating with sales and implementation teams to resolve issues and foster coverage agreements.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare reimbursement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships. Variable pay opportunities and a supportive work environment are offered as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of healthcare/managed-care and reimbursement industry experience.
• Experience developing physician advocates.
• Ability to negotiate and secure contracts with payers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage relationships with payers in assigned region.
• Resolve payer-related issues alongside the Market Access team.
• Support regional managed-care organizations.

Skills

Experience closing commercial payers

Understanding of global payer environment

Excellent communication skills

Field experience supporting reimbursement

Education

BS required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Heartflow, a medical technology company based in Chicago, is looking for a skilled professional to manage strategic relationships with payers and influence decision-making within the healthcare landscape. With a focus on advancing coronary artery disease diagnostics, the role involves collaborating with sales and implementation teams to resolve issues and foster coverage agreements.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare reimbursement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships. Variable pay opportunities and a supportive work environment are offered as part of the role.