[Remote] Director, US Field Market Access

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LivaNova is a global medtech company focused on changing the trajectory of lives through innovative healthcare solutions. The Director will lead US Field Market Access efforts, working with providers and payers to expand access to neuromodulation care and ensure comprehensive coverage policies for LivaNova technologies.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with commercial leaders and teams to develop and implement provider education efforts to support new neuromodulation program starts, program expansions and restartsDevelop strategy and lead advocacy efforts with commercial and governmental payers for a defined region or assigned payers on the coverage and payment adequacy of company procedures and technologiesAdvocate and lobby state Medicaid agencies and legislatures for improved procedure paymentWork with internal teams to develop value messaging and content that summarizes existing clinical and economic evidence to support product positioning and adoptionMonitor, analyze, and influence health care policy to ensure policy environment supports LivaNova innovationAssess and communicate the coding, coverage and payment landscape for LivaNova products to internal and external stakeholdersSupport the development of tools and messaging to advocate for comprehensive coverage and adequate payment rates; including, dossiers, budget impact models, reimbursement guides, etcCommunicate evidence requirements and reimbursement landscape to internal stakeholdersProvide training and education programs on reimbursement best practices and health policy issues to internal stakeholders and provide training and education to the sales force, physicians, office administrators and hospital personnelDevelops relationships with professional societies, medical associations, advocacy groups, thought leaders and trade groups for the purposes of driving comprehensive coverage and adequate payment of LivaNova products and proceduresSkillsBachelor's degree10+ years' experience advocating to commercial payers, Medicare and state legislatures and Medicaid agencies10+ years of experience and track record of success in advocating for improved coverage and / or increased payment rates with US commercial payers, Medicare and Medicaid10+ years of experience educating and engaging healthcare providers on procedure and technology coding, coverage and paymentExperience developing a payer engagement strategy with supporting content and messagingAn in-depth understanding of the reimbursement environment to assist customers in navigating coverage and ensuring access to LivaNova technologiesExperience working closely with marketing and sales organizationsExcellent understanding of payers, policy developments and implications for LivaNovaDemonstrated ability to manage diverse portfolio of products and reimbursement needsExperience communicating reimbursement and economic information to external stakeholdersExperience building coalitions and managing projects with external consultantsAbility to give best in class reimbursement advice to customers and internal stakeholdersMust self-motivated, passionate, with exceptional communicatorAbility to develop and manage multiple projectsHighly results and action orientatedAdvanced degree in health policy, public health, health economics or related field of study preferredNeuromodulation experience is preferredHospital and payer experience assessing medical technologies or establishing coverage policies is helpfulBenefitsHealth benefits – Medical, Dental, VisionPersonal and Vacation TimeRetirement & Savings Plan (401K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTraining & Education AssistanceBonus Referral ProgramService AwardsEmployee Recognition ProgramFlexible Work Schedules​Company OverviewLivaNova is a medical technology company that specializes in advanced cardiac surgery, neuromodulation, and circulatory support solutions. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.livanova.com.