Director, Market Access - VA and Gov Accounts

CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

We are seeking a Director of Market Access - VA and Government Specialist to help lead reimbursement strategy and drive Payer coverage for first-in-class HPV-driven cancer testing. This role requires a strategic and analytical leader who can leverage clinical expertise and a data-driven approach to secure new Payer agreements. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a track record of establishing Payer coverage for innovative products in the government markets, including but not limited to the VA systems, excelling in cross-functional collaboration, and influencing Payer policy decisions. This position reports to the Vice President of Market Access and will
play a pivotal role in scaling our reimbursement function as the company grows.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice President of Market Access, the Director of Market Access will develop and execute a comprehensive reimbursement strategy focused on securing VA and Government coverage and expand utilization in those key markets. Key responsibilities include:

Crafting Strategy & Execution Plans for securing VA and Government coverage
● Develop market access strategy, goals, and plans for achieving VA System and Government Sectored coverage of our HPV-driven cancer testing.

Coverage & Policy Development
● Collaborate with Product, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales and Clinical Operations teams to create compelling evidence, value propositions, and programs that drive Payer policy favorability.
● Present evidence to Payers and negotiate coverage agreements while representing Payer perspectives within the company to inform evidence generation and optimize relationships.

Cross-functional collaboration
● Partner with internal teams to align clinical development and product positioning with reimbursement goals.
● Contribute to health economics and cost-effectiveness studies, ensuring alignment with Payer requirements and market access objectives.

Establishing Best Practices in Reimbursement
● Monitor policy changes and industry trends, contributing to the development of best practices for reimbursement strategy within the organization.

Prioritize focus on Medicaid and other Government payers

Requirements

Outstanding candidates for the Director of Market Access - VA and Government Specialist role will meet the following qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
● Extensive experience in Market Access, Payer Relations, or Health Economics, with a successful track record of securing Payer coverage for new products within the VA and Government Entities.
● Strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to influence external stakeholders and secure Payer policies.
● Deep understanding of reimbursement models, healthcare policy, and Payer requirements.
● Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience engaging clinical, product, and sales teams.
● Adaptable in both strategic and hands-on roles in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Additional Details 

Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so the