Market Access & Payer Relations Director

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

Market Access & Payer Relations Director to drive payer coverage and reimbursement strategies at iRhythm. Collaborating with leadership and external stakeholders to ensure market access objectives are met.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in healthcare market access and reimbursement strategies, with a strong focus on payer dynamics and contracting approaches. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives and enhance patient access.

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Healthcare Market AccessPayer ContractingReimbursement StrategyFinancial ModelingData Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Reimbursement PolicyPayer DynamicsContracting ApproachesClaims AnalysisMarket Data AssessmentIDTF Reimbursement ModelsValue-Based ContractingForecasting

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing SkillsStrategic ThinkingCross-Functional AlignmentLeadership Through Influence

Industry Keywords

U.S. Payer SystemsHealthcare InnovationPatient AccessMarket Access StrategiesPayer Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leadership to identify and implement market access and reimbursement strategies
Serve as a subject matter expert in reimbursement policy, payer dynamics, and contracting approaches
Provide strategic guidance to executive and commercial leadership on emerging payer trends and access risks or opportunities
Lead engagement with regional and national payer organizations
Establish and sustain high-level relationships with payer executives, medical directors, and health system decision-makers
Represent iRhythm in external payer forums, industry coalitions, and advocacy initiatives
Lead complex payer contract discussions and negotiations
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Commercial Operations to evaluate and implement contract terms
Leverage financial modeling, claims analysis, and market data to assess reimbursement performance
Translate data-driven insights into actionable payer engagement strategies and internal recommendations
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Health Economics to ensure cohesive messaging
Advise internal teams on reimbursement trends and payer feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, business administration, public policy, or related field (Master’s or advanced degree strongly preferred)
12+ years of progressive experience in healthcare market access, payer relations, or reimbursement strategy
Proven success leading payer contracting or access initiatives with measurable business impact
Deep understanding of U.S. payer systems, reimbursement frameworks, and policy trends
Experience with IDTF reimbursement models and value-based contracting preferred
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in data interpretation, financial modeling, and forecasting
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage executive-level payer and health system stakeholders
Strategic thinker with the ability to operate autonomously and drive cross-functional alignment in a matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives through influence rather than direct authority
Passion for healthcare innovation and advancing patient access through technology
Willingness to travel up to 15% for payer and health system meetings, conferences, and internal collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workforce
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities