[Hiring] Strategic Reimbursement Manager @Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Role Description

Supports the execution of reimbursement strategy and market access initiatives for multiple products and therapies by providing expertise in coverage, coding, and payment. Partners cross functionally to align evidence, policy, and payer focused activities that enable successful product launch, adoption, and long term reimbursement optimization. Contributes to shaping the reimbursement landscape by informing internal teams, engaging external stakeholders, and supporting programs that reduce barriers to therapy access, while also synthesizing and communicating reimbursement needs from geographic partners to inform an integrated global functional perspective for strategic planning.

• Executes and optimizes US reimbursement strategies that support business objectives across prioritized product and therapy areas.
• Provides reimbursement and health policy guidance to product development, working in close partnership with clinical, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams.
• Partners with HEOR to assess global evidence needs and support development of payer‑relevant data.
• Analyzes reimbursement landscapes and contributes to coding, coverage, and payment pathway development including evaluation of relevant data analytics pertaining to health policy initiatives.
• 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.
• Identifies reimbursement barriers, develops initiatives, and supports implementation of programs that improve market access.
• Designs and delivers reimbursement education for internal and external stakeholders.
• Represents, as a leader, the expertise and perspective of the Reimbursement/Market Access function to the business divisions it supports.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in reimbursement, market access, or health policy.
• Strong understanding of U.S. coverage, coding, and payment systems.
• Demonstrated ability to support reimbursement strategy in a matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with standard business applications.
• CPC or similar credential preferred.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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