Senior Director, U.S. Policy – Medicare Part B, Reimbursement Strategy
Bristol Myers Squibb
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington DC • District of Columbia • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $245,650 - $297,670 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Drive policy strategies to protect innovation and patient access under Medicare Part A and Part B.
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, government affairs, market access) to align advocacy efforts.
- Lead cross-functional workgroups to develop proactive solutions for pricing and reimbursement challenges.
- Develop forward looking strategies to ensure optimal coverage and reimbursement of BMS products in government programs.
- Advise business partners on appropriate policy and advocacy approaches to resolve access issues.
- Collaborate with business partners to anticipate Medicare coverage and reimbursement needs and develop strategies to ensure timely submission of Medicare coding and reimbursement requirements e.g., J-code submissions, ICD-10 coding, NTAPs, etc.
- Represent the organization in industry coalitions, trade associations, and stakeholder forums.
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, and advocacy groups.
- Prepare and deliver testimony, comments, and briefing materials for legislative and regulatory processes.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Public Policy, Health Economics, Law, or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in health policy, government affairs, or reimbursement strategy, with a focus on physician-administered medicines.
- Strong understanding of CMS regulations, coding, and payment methodologies and physician reimbursement dynamics.
- Experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry is required.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus and drive alignment across complex organizational structures.
- Strong business acumen, strategic mindset, and executive presence.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, collegial environment.
- People management experience preferred.
- Domestic travel required (up to 20%).
Benefits
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
- Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Medicare Part AMedicare Part BICD-10 codingJ-code submissionsNTAPshealth policyreimbursement strategyCMS regulationspayment methodologiesphysician reimbursement dynamics
Soft Skills
collaborationconsensus buildingstrategic mindsetexecutive presenceanalytical skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillspeople managementrelationship buildingalignment driving
Certifications
Advanced degree in Public PolicyAdvanced degree in Health EconomicsAdvanced degree in Law