Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement, Field - Cardiac Rhythm Management

Abbott

. Lead the U.S. Cardiac Rhythm Management Field Health Economics & Reimbursement organization . Direct execution of field reimbursement strategies supporting customer access, therapy adoption, and business objectives

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $149,300 - $298,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in U.S. reimbursement, coverage, coding, and payment systems while leading high-performing teams to develop and execute effective reimbursement strategies. Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage departmental budgets within the healthcare landscape.

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Health Economics ExpertiseReimbursement Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership in Complex EnvironmentsStakeholder Engagement and InfluenceFinancial Acumen in Resource Planning

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Hard Skills

U.S. Reimbursement SystemsHealthcare EconomicsCoding and Payment SystemsMarket Access StrategiesBudget ManagementReimbursement Education DevelopmentPatient Access StrategiesMarket Development InitiativesHealthcare ComplianceStrategic Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsExecutive PresenceStakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsTeam Development

Industry Keywords

Cardiac Rhythm ManagementHealthcare ConsultingMedical DevicePharmaceuticalCMSPayer OrganizationsHealthcare PolicyProfessional SocietiesMarket Access OpportunitiesCardiovascular Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the U.S. Cardiac Rhythm Management Field Health Economics & Reimbursement organization
Direct execution of field reimbursement strategies supporting customer access, therapy adoption, and business objectives across the CRM portfolio
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive execution plans addressing reimbursement barriers and improving patient access
Partner with Commercial Excellence, Sales, Marketing, Division Business Partners, Therapy Access, Clinical, and other cross-functional stakeholders
Provide strategic leadership on reimbursement, coverage, coding, payment, and access dynamics
Lead and develop a high-performing team of field reimbursement professionals
Build relationships with healthcare providers, hospital economic stakeholders, physician leaders, government agencies, payer organizations, professional societies, and industry associations
Identify reimbursement trends, policy changes, market access opportunities, and risks
Develop and deliver reimbursement education, economic value communications, and customer-facing tools
Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and investment decisions
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, company policies, and applicable healthcare laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience in health economics, reimbursement, market access, healthcare consulting, medical device, pharmaceutical, or related healthcare fields
Deep expertise in U.S. reimbursement, coverage, coding, payment systems, and healthcare economics
Strong understanding of provider and payer market dynamics
Proven success leading field-based, customer-facing organizations and developing high-performing teams within complex matrix environments
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute reimbursement and patient access strategies
Experience partnering with commercial leadership on sales, marketing, customer engagement, and market development objectives
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders, customers, payers, and cross-functional stakeholders
Experience working with CMS, commercial payers, hospital administrators, physicians, and healthcare decisionmakers
Demonstrated financial acumen, including departmental budgets, resource planning, and business planning
Ability to make strategic decisions in complex and ambiguous environments and translate business priorities into actionable field strategies
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred: cardiovascular, cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology, heart failure, or other medical device experience
Preferred: formal training in health economics, healthcare administration, public health, epidemiology, health services research, health policy, or related disciplines
Preferred: experience supporting product launches, market development initiatives, and customer adoption strategies
Preferred: experience engaging with national provider organizations, professional societies, and healthcare policy stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company
Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit
Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Competitive compensation and incentives
Retirement plans
Medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs
Paid time off
Retirement savings with a company match