Director, Market Access & Reimbursement

Volta Medical • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Volta Medical is an innovative, data-inspired US and European-based startup aimed at creating and bringing to the market cutting-edge AI software products to revolutionize interventional cardiac electrophysiology. Volta has created a data collection and enrichment ecosystem for curated EP lab data which is fed into a physician validated, machine learning methodology to support complex AF solutions. Our newest technology, Volta AF-Xplorer, is a data-driven AI decision support system that easily integrates into the standard physician workflow, providing a patient-tailored approach to complex AF and AT procedures. Our dynamic, innovative team is made up of 100+ collaborators in the EU and USA from a wide variety of backgrounds including engineers, business professionals and physicians, working together to develop AI solutions that help electrophysiologists help patients. Interested in joining us in this mission? We are looking for a Director, Market Access & Reimbursement to join our team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership ability to identify and focus on strategic priorities.
• Exceptional project management skills required. Ability to manage numerous competing priorities under pressure while effectively collaborating with internal partners
• Ability to process and work with Medicare and Commercial datasets
• Strong familiarity with Medicare reimbursement, coverage, coding, and payment processes with special emphasis on US market
• Familiarity with the process for applying for CPT, ICD-10, NTAP and/or Pass-Through payment
• Strong oral and written communication skills to influence and effectively lead internal and external audiences to desired outcomes.
• Sound business judgment and integrity and an ability to build credible, effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to anticipate the policy needs of the organization and proactively address them.
• Excellent written communication skills, including writing about complex policy issues clearly and concisely. Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data and deliver a clear overview of opportunities and risks.
• Demonstrated success in formulating health policy solutions and building consensus support with stakeholders
• Experience with engagement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and physicians who have influence on procedural guidelines
• A strong team player
• Experience with global healthcare systems and reimbursement.
• BA/BS; an advanced degree in public policy, health policy, public health, or a related discipline is preferred
• Represent leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with higher, equivalent and lower level internal and external representatives concerning projects, area decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications
• Frequently called upon to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in electrophysiology

Responsibilities

• Providing analysis and interpretation of the business implications of policy issues to cross-functional stakeholders
• Support a proactive, comprehensive CMS strategy to maximize patient access
• Advise and prepare guidance on coverage, coding, and payment for US products
• Interpret existing and emerging payer policies, competitive landscape, trends, pricing, contracting strategies, potential barriers to provider and patient access
• Collaborate with external stakeholders as appropriate, including company participation in government forums, physician society committees, and industry group meetings
• Work across a matrix with colleagues in commercial, regulatory/medical affairs, patient advocacy, to achieve business goals.
• Monitor global reimbursement agencies for activities of interest to Volta that shape the formulation of relevant public policy issues.
• Develop payer and financial stakeholder value propositions and sales team tools to assist the commercial team increase corporate and individual account penetration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees