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About the Role

The Director, Health Economics & Market Access (HEMA) – Policy, Advocacy & Strategy is responsible for shaping and advancing reimbursement policy, advocacy, and access strategy to support sustainable patient access and commercial success across the company’s medical device portfolio. This role leads proactive reimbursement strategy across coding, coverage, and payment, while driving policy and advocacy initiatives that influence payer, regulatory, and legislative outcomes. Operating early in the product lifecycle, the Director partners cross-functionally to embed reimbursement and policy considerations into portfolio strategy, evidence generation, and launch readiness, reducing access risk and enabling successful commercialization.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end reimbursement strategy development for pipeline and pre-launch products, including assessment of coding, coverage, and payment pathways
Identify reimbursement risks and opportunities at the portfolio level and inform go/no-go, sequencing, and investment decisions
Develop multi-year reimbursement roadmaps aligned with product lifecycle milestones and enterprise growth objectives
Serve as the internal expert on future reimbursement pathways and access readiness
Shape and execute an integrated reimbursement policy and advocacy strategy in partnership with Government Affairs and senior leadership
Monitor, analyze, and influence CMS rulemaking, Medicare payment policy, and broader healthcare policy developments impacting device reimbursement
Represent the organization in trade associations, coalitions, and policy forums to advance industry positions and reimbursement priorities
Engage with external stakeholders, including professional societies and key opinion leaders, to support favorable coverage and payment environments
Partner with Government Affairs to engage policymakers and regulatory agencies
Identify and proactively mitigate policy risks that could impact access, adoption, or value recognition
Partner with Clinical, Medical Affairs, and HEOR teams to define payer-relevant clinical and economic evidence requirements
Ensure reimbursement and policy needs are embedded into evidence generation strategies, endpoints, and real-world data plans
Provide strategic guidance on value narratives and positioning aligned to payer and policy decision drivers
Advise executive leadership on reimbursement and policy trends, risks, and strategic implications
Establish governance frameworks and tools to embed reimbursement and advocacy considerations into enterprise planning
Lead cross-functional initiatives through influence in a highly matrixed organization

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MPH, MBA, MHA, MS) preferred
10+ years of experience in medical device reimbursement, market access, or health policy
Demonstrated experience influencing Medicare policy, reimbursement frameworks, and/or industry advocacy efforts
Strong executive presence with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear business impact
Proven ability to lead strategically within a highly matrixed environment

Skills

Reimbursement Strategy
Policy & Advocacy Leadership
Evidence & Value Alignment
Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership

Location

You Unlimited

Work Type

Hybrid Work Model

Experience Level

10+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree
Advanced degree (MPH, MBA, MHA, MS) preferred

Salary/Compensations

$140,000 - $235,000 USD annually

Benefits

401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flex Holidays
Paid Community Service Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive bonus
Medical leave programs
Generous PTO
Paid company holidays annually
8 hours of Volunteer time
Variety of wellness offerings such as EAP

About the Company

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Equal Opportunity

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.