Market Access & Payer Relations Director

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

1d•$170,000 - $221,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished and strategically minded Market Access & Payer Relations Director to drive initiatives that optimize payer coverage and reimbursement for iRhythm Technologies’ portfolio. This role will serve as a senior subject matter expert and strategic partner across the organization—developing, influencing, and executing payer strategies to support commercial growth and patient access. The Principal will collaborate closely with external payer stakeholders, health systems, and internal cross-functional leaders to advance iRhythm’s market access objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, business administration, public policy, or related field (Master’s or advanced degree strongly preferred).
12+ years of progressive experience in healthcare market access, payer relations, or reimbursement strategy—preferably within medical devices, diagnostics, or digital health sectors.
Proven success leading payer contracting or access initiatives with measurable business impact.
Deep understanding of U.S. payer systems, reimbursement frameworks, and policy trends.
Experience with IDTF reimbursement models and value-based contracting preferred.
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in data interpretation, financial modeling, and forecasting.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage executive-level payer and health system stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to operate autonomously and drive cross-functional alignment in a matrixed environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives through influence rather than direct authority.
Passion for healthcare innovation and advancing patient access through technology.
Willingness to travel up to 15% for payer and health system meetings, conferences, and internal collaboration.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to identify and implement market access and reimbursement strategies that align with iRhythm’s business priorities and long-term growth objectives.
Serve as a subject matter expert in reimbursement policy, payer dynamics, and contracting approaches for diagnostic and digital health technologies.
Provide strategic guidance to executive and commercial leadership on emerging payer trends and access risks or opportunities.
Lead engagement with regional and national payer organizations to influence coverage decisions and secure appropriate reimbursement for iRhythm services.
Establish and sustain high-level relationships with payer executives, medical directors, and health system decision-makers.
Represent iRhythm in external payer forums, industry coalitions, and advocacy initiatives to shape favorable market conditions.
Lead complex payer contract discussions and negotiations, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Commercial Operations to evaluate and implement contract terms that optimize access and revenue.
Leverage financial modeling, claims analysis, and market data to assess reimbursement performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Translate data-driven insights into actionable payer engagement strategies and internal recommendations.
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Health Economics to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment on access strategy.
Advise internal teams on reimbursement trends and payer feedback to inform product positioning and value communication.
Ensure all payer and reimbursement activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
Stay abreast of evolving healthcare policy, payment reform, and regulatory developments impacting digital health reimbursement.