Reimbursement Director

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Leads execution of reimbursement and evidence generation strategy across multiple products and therapies to establish and protect market access. Partners cross-functionally to align evidence, policy, and payer-focused activities to facilitate successful product launch, long-term reimbursement, and consistent patient access. Collaborates with internal teams and engages with external stakeholders to support and develop programs that reduce barriers to access. Coordinates synthesis and communication of reimbursement needs from geographic partners to inform integrated business plans.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

 

• Executes reimbursement and evidence generation initiatives that support business objectives across prioritized product and therapy areas. Analyzes reimbursement landscapes and informs coding, coverage, and payment pathways, including incorporation of relevant outcomes data to support health policy initiatives.
• Serves as a member of therapy platform leadership teams, shaping business strategy globally, including clinical and real-world evidence generation, regulatory planning, commercialization, and market development.
• Leads the design and execution of health economic and evidence generation initiatives and submissions to health technology assessment entities and payers.
• Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of evidence generation deliverables along the product development pathway, from clinical through post-market real-world evidence, ensuring scientific rigor and business platform alignment.
• Fosters collaboration across commercial, clinical, medical affairs, regulatory, finance, and regional teams to plan and accelerate patient access and sustainable growth.
• Develops and implements evidence generation strategies using real-world data to articulate value, address unmet needs, and support portfolio planning, commercialization, and patient access.
• Provides guidance to clinical science and medical affairs teams on clinical trial and study design to ensure appropriate and relevant outcomes are included.
• Integrates reimbursement and health policy inputs into business planning, working in close partnership with clinical science, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams.
• Partners with internal and external health economic outcomes research experts to assess global evidence needs and support development of payer-relevant data and dossiers.
• Educates internal leaders and field teams on reimbursement requirements and business impact.
• Builds and maintains relationships with payers, government agencies, professional societies, and advocacy groups.
• Performs other duties, as required.

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

 

•           Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.

•           Writing

•           Sitting

•           Standing

•           Bending

•           Visual acuity

•           Color perception

•           Depth perception

•           Reading

•           Field of vision/peripheral

 

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

•          Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

•          A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in reimbursement policy, market access, or evidence planning; med-tech business experience, with at least eleven (11) years of supervisory experience.

Strong understanding of U.S. healthcare policy, coding, and payment environment.

Demonstrated influence and management skills to drive reimbursement strategy in a matrixed environment.

Proven problem solving, analytical reasoning, and decision-making skills.

Proficiency with standard business applications.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

•               Advanced degree in a related field preferred, such as Health Policy, Economics, or Healthcare Administration.

•           Expertise in global reimbursement strategy and payer assessments preferred.

 

COMPETENCIES

 

• Strategic influence
• Cross-functional leadership
• Stakeholder engagement
• Relationship management
• Analytical reasoning
• Business planning
• Written and verbal communication
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Organization

 

COMMENTS

 

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

 

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

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Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.