Director, Market Access

GeneDx

Market Access Director developing payor relationships and securing contracts at GeneDx. Focused on expanding patient access to genetic diagnosis in the Great Lakes region.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $202,000 - $218,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Market Access strategies, particularly in molecular diagnostics and genomics, with a proven ability to influence payor medical policies and drive reimbursement success. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

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Market Access ExperienceGenomics ExpertisePayor Contracting StrategyAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Market Access StrategyPayor ContractingGenomicsReimbursement ManagementHealth Technology AssessmentMedical Policy DevelopmentData AnalysisIndirect Networks ManagementProfessional Society GuidelinesLegislation Compliance

Soft Skills

Solution-Oriented MindsetInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityExecutive PresenceComplex Information Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Industry Keywords

Molecular DiagnosticsManaged MedicaidLab Benefit ManagersHealth SystemsAdvocacy GroupsKey Opinion LeadersMarket TrendsReimbursement SuccessPayor LandscapePolicy Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop innovative access, pricing, coverage and contracting strategies to support the needs of patients and their clinicians, that ultimately drive business growth, profitability and performance
Lead payor contracting strategy within the assigned geography/payors by identifying opportunities to obtain new contracts and/or improve rates and terms in existing contracts with regional payors, national payors, Managed Medicaid (MCOs), Lab Benefit Managers (LBMs), etc.
Drive the expansion of payor medical policies, conveying the latest evidence and guidelines to payor accounts, focusing on exome and genome sequencing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Legal, Training, Sales, and Marketing, aligning efforts for successful contract implementation.
Guide the RCM team on changing payor requirements that may impact reimbursement success.
Provide subject matter expertise in the following areas: professional society guidelines, health technology assessments, relevant published evidence, lab benefit management programs, medical policies, state legislation, and other regulations and market trends that may have business impact.
Proactively share insights based on payor data and drive solutions to address opportunities to improve reimbursement success.
Provide strategic Market Access guidance to the GeneDx field sales team within the assigned geography to achieve volume and revenue targets.
Identify and develop opportunities for strategic payor partnerships that will further the GeneDx position as a market leader in genomics.
Establish partnerships with external stakeholders such as advocacy groups, health systems, state legislators, and key opinion leaders who may help accelerate policy change efforts.
Serve as the payor-expert, advising internal business leads across your geography and beyond, based on your deep knowledge of the current and future payor landscape.
Solve complex business problems on behalf of GeneDx, leveraging internal and external resources to devise effective solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of Market Access experience, preferably in molecular diagnostics
5+ years of experience in genomics is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with indirect networks, including IPAs
Demonstrated experience managing a large national payor, such as UnitedHealthcare
Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field
Proven track record of influencing payor medical policies
Strong executive presence with a solution-oriented mindset
Demonstrated ability to simplify and communicate complex information
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Highly adaptable in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to travel for business-critical meetings (up to 20% of the time)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options