Director, Health Economics & Market Access; HEMA - Policy, Advocacy & Strategy

Director, Health Economics & Market Access (HEMA) – Policy, Advocacy & Strategy
At Smith+Neb, the Director shapes and advances reimbursement policy, advocacy, and access strategy to support sustainable patient access and commercial success across the Advanced Wound Management portfolio.

• Lead end‑to‑end reimbursement strategy development for pipeline and pre‑launch products, including 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.
• Act 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 rule making, Medicare payment policy, and broader health‑care 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.

• 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.

Up to 30% travel.

Location:

You Unlimited.

Anticipated base compensation range: $140,000 – $235,000 USD annually. Compensation decisions are based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geography, and internal equity. Competitive bonus and benefits are also offered.

• 401(k) Matching Program
• 401(k) Plus Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible personal/vacation time off
• Paid holidays and flex holidays
• Paid community service day
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution of $500+ annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance program
• Hybrid work model (for most professional roles)
• Wellness offerings including fitness club discounts and volunteer time

Smith+Neb 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. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.