Global Lead, Health Economics – Reimbursement, Electrophysiology

Abbott

. Serve as the functional leader for Abbott's Electrophysiology business .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $172,000 - $344,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global health economics, reimbursement, and market access strategies, with a strong focus on payer management and evidence generation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior executives in the healthcare sector.

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Health EconomicsMarket Access StrategyPayer ManagementReimbursement StrategyCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Reimbursement PoliciesEvidence StrategyProcedure CodingAccess PathwaysMarket DevelopmentHealth PolicyGlobal Access ExecutionClinical Evidence GenerationCommercializationBudget Constraints

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationPresentation SkillsInfluenceNegotiation SkillsBusiness Acumen

Industry Keywords

ElectrophysiologyMedical Device CommercializationU.S. Healthcare Payer SystemsInternational ExpansionCoalition EngagementPayer RelationshipsHealth Economic Decision MakingReal-World EvidenceAcquisition IntegrationPatient and Professional Coalitions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the functional leader for Abbott's Electrophysiology business
Develop and execute global health economics, reimbursement and market access strategies across the full product lifecycle
Serve on the Electrophysiology business unit and functional leadership teams
Shape product, franchise and business strategy globally, including clinical and real-world evidence generation, regulatory planning, commercialization and market development
Represent payer, provider and health-system economic perspectives in portfolio development, reimbursement strategy and commercialization decisions
Translate payer, coverage and country-specific reimbursement requirements into executable business growth plans
Incorporate reimbursement, policy, evidence and adoption considerations into strategic planning and portfolio investment decisions
Advise on international expansion, payer risks, policy constraints, acquisition integration and market-specific access readiness
Coordinate cross-functional execution across commercial, clinical, medical affairs, regulatory, finance, regional teams and external coalitions
Lead integrated global access, reimbursement, health economic and policy strategies from innovation planning through lifecycle optimization
Develop health economic value messaging, reimbursement and coverage strategies
Develop market-specific reimbursement strategies for existing technologies, pipeline assets and acquisitions
Build payer management, coverage, prior authorization, appeals and access-enablement capabilities
Support international growth through local market access planning, coalition engagement, reimbursement customization and commercialization support
Evaluate market opportunities based on coverage, evidence thresholds, budget constraints, self-pay dynamics and executable access pathways
Lead and develop a global HE&R organization and network
Set direction for regional and country HE&R teams
Build capabilities across HEOR, advocacy, policy, payer management, appeals and field reimbursement support
Develop talent, organizational capabilities and succession plans
Lead relationships with providers, payers, government agencies and other health economic decision makers
Engage provider groups, patient and professional coalitions, regional decision makers and local policy stakeholders
Represent Abbott in senior-level external engagements and lead strategic payer and policy relationships globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience, or an advanced degree in health economics, public health, health policy, business, medicine, pharmacy or a related discipline
15+ years of relevant experience in reimbursement, market access, payer management, health economics, evidence strategy, health policy or global access execution
Deep understanding of U.S. and global healthcare payer systems, reimbursement policies, technology assessment and medical device commercialization
Proven track record establishing or optimizing procedure coding, coverage, payment, evidence strategies and/or access pathways in the U.S. and major global markets
Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional teams and influencing senior executives, including C-suite engagement on access strategy
Strong experience customizing payer and reimbursement strategies across country-specific access environments
Demonstrated ability to support growth through payer relationships, coalition engagement and market-enablement capabilities
Strong business acumen and ability to inform international expansion, acquisition integration, adoption, reimbursement and portfolio investment decisions
Excellent executive communication, presentation, influence and negotiation skills
Preferred: Medical device experience in electrophysiology, ablation, cardiac procedure economics, capital equipment or premium procedure technologies
Preferred: Familiarity with U.S. CMS and private payer processes, and reimbursement environments across Europe, Asia-Pacific and emerging markets
Preferred: Experience with electrophysiology, pain management, implantable therapies, payer prior authorization, appeals processes or self-pay market development
Preferred: Established relationships with coalitions, payer stakeholders or therapy-area organizations relevant to electrophysiology
Preferred: Experience integrating access planning for acquired pipeline assets or expanding an international market presence
Preferred: Experience generating and applying real-world evidence for payer, provider and health-system decision-making
Preferred: Publications, conference presentations or external policy engagement in HE&R, HEOR, market access or health policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and career development
Onboarding programs for new employees
Tuition assistance
Competitive compensation
Incentives
Retirement plans
Medical, dental and vision programs
Wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
Retirement savings with a company match
Diverse career opportunities