Market Access Manager
The Market Access Manager will be responsible for supporting the company’s global health economics, reimbursement, and market access strategy with a background in clinical trial management and reimbursement. This self-driven role requires the ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with leadership. The ideal candidate will proactively manage projects, identify potential challenges, and communicate needs effectively to their manager. This position will collaborate closely with the Director and VP of HE&R, Senior Leadership, Sales, and Marketing team members to develop and deliver the reimbursement strategy and support for our therapies in interactions with customers. Other support responsibilities could include leading direct payor advocacy strategies, evidence planning and strategy, and constructing health economic tools. This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, reimbursement processes, health economics, and regulatory requirements.
Company Profile
Client is a smaller medical device company that provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.
Primary Responsibilities:
Core Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with organizational goals
- Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Excellence in creating professional documentation, presentations, and analysis tools using Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships across departments
- Proactive communication style with ability to anticipate needs and escalate issues appropriately
- Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities
Clinical Trial Reimbursement Management
- Develop and implement billing and coding strategies for clinical trial sites
- Create coverage analysis for IDE clinical trials to determine appropriate billing designations
- Provide guidance on Medicare Clinical Trial Policy compliance
- Support clinical sites with proper coding and billing procedures for study-related services
- Develop billing grids and coverage analysis documents for new clinical trials
- Collaborate with CROs and study teams to ensure alignment on billing requirements
- Monitor and analyze claim denials related to clinical trial billing
- Provide training to research sites on proper billing compliance procedures
- Stay current with CMS clinical trial billing requirements and industry best practices
Independent Project Management
- Drive initiatives from conception to completion with minimal oversight
- Develop and maintain project timelines, documentation, and status reports
- Proactively identify and communicate potential challenges or resource needs
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures
- Design and develop professional presentations, training materials, and analytical tools using Microsoft Office Suite
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong relationships across departments
- Facilitate effective communication between team members and stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cross-departmental efficiency
- Serve as a liaison between field teams and internal departments
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare management, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MPH) preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years proven experience in market access strategy within the medical device industry
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with experience creating professional business materials
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to various audiences
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare systems, reimbursement processes, and regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Certified Professional Coder or equivalent (AAPC, AHIMA)
- Experience in working closely with global sales and marketing commercial teams, including ability to influence cross-functionally
- Minimum of 3 years experience in clinical trial billing and reimbursement
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Clinical Trial Policy and IDE study billing requirements
- Experience creating coverage analyses and billing grids for clinical trials