Director, Health Economics – Market Access, Policy, Advocacy & Strategy

Smith+Nephew

Director of Health Economics overseeing reimbursement and access strategy for medical devices. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate access risks and enhance commercialization success.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end reimbursement strategy development for pipeline and pre-launch products
Identify reimbursement risks and opportunities at the portfolio level and inform go/no-go, sequencing, and investment decisions
Develop multi-year reimbursement roadmaps aligned with product lifecycle milestones and enterprise growth objectives
Shape and execute an integrated reimbursement policy and advocacy strategy in partnership with Government Affairs and senior leadership
Monitor, analyze, and influence CMS rulemaking, Medicare payment policy, and broader healthcare policy developments impacting device reimbursement
Engage with external stakeholders, including professional societies and key opinion leaders, to support favorable coverage and payment environments
Provide strategic guidance on value narratives and positioning aligned to payer and policy decision drivers
Advise executive leadership on reimbursement and policy trends, risks, and strategic implications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MPH, MBA, MHA, MS) preferred
10+ years of experience in medical device reimbursement, market access, or health policy
Demonstrated experience influencing Medicare policy, reimbursement frameworks, and/or industry advocacy efforts
Strong executive presence with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear business impact
Proven ability to lead strategically within a highly matrixed environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flex Holidays
Paid Community Service Day
Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

reimbursement strategy developmentreimbursement roadmapsMedicare payment policyhealthcare policy analysisvalue narrativespolicy decision driversmarket accessinfluencing Medicare policyreimbursement frameworksindustry advocacy

Soft Skills

executive presencestrategic leadershipcommunicationinfluencingstakeholder engagementanalytical thinkingrisk assessmentstrategic guidancecollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMPHMBAMHAMS