Associate Director, Market Access and Payer Relations – Medical Devices

Abbott • United States of America : Remote, CA

1d • $129,300 - $258,700 • Remote

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our team as Associate Director, Market Access and Payer Relations, supporting a region of the United States. This strategic role is focused on securing and maintaining market access for Abbott’s innovative cardiovascular and neuromodulation (CV&N) technologies through proactive engagement with U.S. private Payers and affiliated entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience OR 8 years with an advanced degree

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field
• 8 – 10 years of experience in managed care and reimbursement within the medical device sector, preferably at the executive level.
• Proven success in influencing commercial insurance coverage and policy decisions, particularly for Class III medical devices.
• Strong understanding of complex disease states and technical product information.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with commercial insurance carriers to drive coverage policy changes.
• Experience shaping local market conditions and payer adoption for emerging and legacy technologies.
• Track record of developing and executing payer strategies, including product launches and reimbursement planning.
• Experience mentoring and supporting Market Access Managers to enhance payer engagement and reimbursement outcomes.
• Effective working across all levels of management and within cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence across various organizational levels.
• High initiative, motivation, and passion for advancing medical device access and innovation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain relationships with key decision-makers at national and regional commercial health plans to educate stakeholders, influence medical policy development, and expand patient access to Abbott’s cardiovascular and neuromodulation technologies.
• Design and implement robust strategies to secure and advance coverage for both existing and emerging CV&N products, aligning with broader business objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders—including Health Economics & Reimbursement, sales, marketing, and therapy teams—and external partners to secure, maintain, and protect coverage across assigned payer accounts.
• Engage with physicians, administrators, policy analysts, and medical directors to promote favorable coverage decisions and support clinical adoption.
• Lead initiatives to identify and reduce barriers to patient access by developing targeted strategies for healthcare providers, payers, public agencies, and professional societies.
• Provide strategic oversight of health economic studies, data analysis, and HE&R initiatives to support payer advocacy and inform economic purchaser engagement.
• Monitor evolving reimbursement policies and regulations; analyze proposed and final rules impacting Abbott technologies and markets, and contribute to public comment development as needed.
• Collaborate with Abbott’s Patient Therapy Access team to track trends in commercial insurance coverage and clinical guidelines, proactively addressing emerging issues.
• Advise on clinical and economic evidence requirements to support payer coverage decisions, accelerating access and adoption of new and existing technologies.
• Document and report payer engagement outcomes, delivering actionable insights and measurable results that support enterprise-wide goals.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives within Abbott’s Healthcare Economics & Reimbursement group, providing subject matter expertise and leadership as directed.
• Ensure adherence to FDA regulations, company policies, and SOPs while fostering collaborative relationships across internal teams, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned, supporting the broader success of Abbott’s CV&N division.
• Participates in reviews and provides detailed analyses of proposed and final rules affecting Abbott technologies and markets, including development of public comments as required.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level