Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy JNJ MedTech, Heart Recovery

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Job Function:

Market Access

Job Sub Function:

Reimbursement

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Job Description:

Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy
JNJ MedTech, Heart Recovery

Location: Danvers, MA and Hybrid

We are searching for the best talent for Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy to be located in Danvers, MA.  Remote work options considered on a case-by-case basis.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Role Overview

The Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy is accountable for developing and executing U.S. reimbursement, coding, and health policy strategies that support sustainable patient access to Impella Heart Recovery therapies.

Reporting to the VP, Global HEMA this role serves as a strategic leader across reimbursement policy, clinical trial coverage, and market access—working in close partnership with Field Reimbursement Solutions, Medical Affairs, Strategic Marketing, Health Economics & Data Science, and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Reimbursement & Market Access Strategy

• 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.

Policy, Data & Evidence Integration

• 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.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & External Engagement

• 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.

Leadership & Culture

• Build a purpose‑driven environment aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Credo and Leadership Imperatives.
• Influence without authority in a highly matrixed environment.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.
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