Associate Director, HEMA & Reimbursement

Johnson & Johnson

Associate Director responsible for U.S. reimbursement and health policy strategies in healthcare innovation.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeDanvers • District of Columbia, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in U.S. healthcare payer systems and reimbursement strategies, with a strong ability to analyze claims and translate complex policies into actionable guidance. Proven leadership in MedTech reimbursement and health policy, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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U.S. Healthcare Payer System ExpertiseHealthcare Claims AnalysisReimbursement Strategy ManagementHealth Policy LeadershipExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

CodingBillingCoverage AnalysisPolicy InterpretationClaims AnalysisMedicare Data AssessmentReimbursement Performance EvaluationEconomic Evidence TranslationPayer Policy AnalysisMatrix Organization Navigation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Industry Keywords

CMSMACMedTechInpatient Payment StructuresOutpatient Payment StructuresPhysician Payment StructuresHealth PolicyClinical Trial SettingsField ReimbursementStrategic Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage U.S. reimbursement strategy across inpatient, outpatient, physician, and clinical trial settings for Impella products and services.
Protect and enhance reimbursement pathways while proactively addressing competitive, policy, and payment risks.
Provide expert guidance on coding, billing, and coverage to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Interpret CMS / MAC and commercial payer policies to inform long‑term access strategies.
Analyze complex claims, Medicare, and third‑party data to assess policy impact and reimbursement performance.
Review and translate clinical and economic evidence into clear reimbursement positioning.
Serve as a reimbursement subject‑matter expert to cross‑functional partners, including Medical Office, Regulatory, Strategic Marketing, HEMA, Field Reimbursement, and Commercial teams.
Engage with physician societies, coding organizations, and health policy stakeholders to support coding, coverage, and advocacy initiatives.
Partner closely with the Director of US Field Reimbursement Solutions to ensure consistent, high‑quality guidance in the field.
Build a purpose‑driven environment aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Credo and Leadership Imperatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in the U.S. healthcare payer system, including CMS inpatient, outpatient, and physician payment structures.
Strong experience with healthcare claims, billing databases, and payer policy analysis.
Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complexity into actionable guidance.
Minimum 5 years of MedTech experience, with demonstrated reimbursement and/or health policy leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health economics, health policy, or related field.
Preferred Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MS, MBA, or equivalent).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year