Why Orthofix?
    

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.  

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

Candidate must reside in California

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsibility for delivery of contract operational targets within the scope of the team roadmap.  The focus will be on securing, extending and driving accretive pricing within contract universe.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of position): 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Negotiate with payers to obtain contract targets as assigned by operational plan

• Identify and pursue business development opportunities in conjunction with Sales Management

• Manage staff to support Order to Cash team with Payer processing issues resolution

• Drive accretive pricing negotiations with payers utilizing clinical and product placement data

• Provide updates on reimbursement policies to Orthofix Management and Sales Organization

• Lend oversight to payer payment issue resolution and negotiations; work with payers to resolve high level disputes

• Assist in the development and execution of strategic programs to achieve contract objectives in conjunction with the Director, Contract Operations

• Assist in the execution and delivery of all Payer contracts

• Administrative support in maintaining the contracts drive, contracts filing cabinets and distributing contract announcements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 3+ years medical contract experience

• Negotiation skills

• Knowledge of Reimbursement and Payor Models

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

• Travel Required

• Regular attendance required

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS (not necessary but preferred):

• Clinical background a plus

• Experience in medical device environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift and transport products, literature to customer sites repetitively throughout each day. Lifting capacity approximately 20 to 30 pounds.

• Travel by auto and plane frequently. 

• Ability to use PC or laptop computer and cell phone effectively.

• Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level.

The anticipated salary for this position is  $155,000 – $160,000  per year, (plus bonus based on performance) and benefits.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer.  Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, reli