Market Access Manager

Summary

Join MedRhythms, a leader in neurotherapeutics, as a Market Access Manager. You will spearhead efforts to secure coverage, reimbursement, and pricing for our innovative stroke rehabilitation medical device. This role demands expertise in navigating private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, and developing evidence-based strategies. The ideal candidate possesses over 5 years of market access experience in the medical device sector. Compensation includes a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and the opportunity to contribute to a life-changing product.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, reimbursement landscapes, and market dynamics
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical mindset with expertise in interpreting health economic and real-world data
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with a hybrid team
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in market access, health economics, or reimbursement within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or digital health sectors
• Proven success in developing and implementing market access strategies in complex or emerging markets
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30–50% of the time, depending on business needs
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Proven history of instilling trust with unquestionable integrity, ethics and character and creating a trusting, authentic environment where everyone belongs, is engaged and can contribute their best
• Organizational competencies to develop and refine processes for consistency and efficiency
• Project management skills to keep projects on track and communicate to all stakeholders
• Effective collaboration skills to build partnerships cross-functionally and work with others to meet shared objectives

Responsibilities

• Secure favorable medical coverage policies through presentations to payers and health technology assessment committees tailored to payer needs, focusing on clinical efficacy, health economics, and patient outcomes
• Establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at commercial health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid MCOs, PBMs, and integrated delivery networks
• Lead the development of innovative payer contracts, including value-based reimbursement and outcomes-based arrangements
• Regularly gather feedback from payer stakeholders to understand barriers to adoption and reimbursement and translate these insights into actionable strategies
• Build alliances with other manufacturers, patient advocacy groups, and professional organizations to create a unified voice in support of policies that expand patient access
• Partner with HEOR and clinical teams to produce white papers, policy briefs, and case studies highlighting the economic and clinical value of your products, supporting payer advocacy efforts
• In partnership with Commercial and Executive leadership, collaborate with government agencies (e.g., CMS, state Medicaid offices) and advocacy organizations to promote reimbursement pathways for innovative home-use medical devices
• Conduct in-depth analysis of payor policies, reimbursement trends, and competitive benchmarks to inform strategic decisions
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and compliance requirements, including CMS and private payor standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, PhD)
• Experience working in rehab or neurology
• Experience in a high-performing start-up environment
• Experience marketing novel treatments and at-home medical devices
• Experience with senior and executive level stakeholder engagement

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, stock options, bonus potential, paid parental leave
• Unlimited vacation, sick and volunteer time off
• Flexible hybrid work environment: Work where and when you are most productive