Sr. Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!  

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

 Why you’ll love working at Axogen: 

• Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives 
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives 
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire 
• Educational assistance available for all employees 
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Referral incentive program 

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Sr. Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement

The Sr. Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement is a strategic leader reporting directly to the VP, Global Health Economics, Reimbursement & Policy. This role is dedicated to building the economic value proposition for peripheral nerve repair and ensuring patient access to Axogen’s innovative technologies. By developing and deploying health economic models, value tools, and reimbursement strategies, this leader educates hospitals, health systems, and payers on the clinical and economic benefits of Axogen’s solutions. The Sr. Director will translate complex reimbursement and policy landscapes into actionable insights that accelerate market adoption, influence decision-making, and drive sustainable growth. A dynamic communicator with strong analytical acumen, this individual will partner cross-functionally to integrate economic evidence into commercialization strategies while guiding the development of tools that optimize facility engagement and reimbursement pathways.

Requirements of the Sr. Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, or similar) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in reimbursement, payer relations, or market access; Medical device, biotech, or pharma experience required.
• Experience: Developing and deploying health economic models, value tools, and reimbursement strategies required.
• Field & Customer-Facing: Proven track record supporting surgeons and healthcare facilities; extensive payer interaction experiences essential.
• Reimbursement Knowledge: Deep understanding of U.S. reimbursement systems (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance) and coding methodologies (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10).
• Strategic & Analytical: Ability to translate payer policy changes into actionable strategies, integrating health economics insights effectively.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, comfortable with diverse audiences (clinical, administrative, payer).
• Initiative & Independence: Self-directed, capable of independently addressing complex reimbursement issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30%.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement

The specific duties of the Sr. Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement include but are not limited to:

• Value Development: Lead the design of health economic models, budget impact tools, and value dossiers that communicate the economic and clinical benefits of Axogen technologies to facilities and payers.
• Hospital & Facility Engagement: Develop tools and resources to support hospital administrators, value analysis committees, and financial decision-makers in evaluating the economic case for peripheral nerve repair.
• Market Access & Policy Influence: Collaborate with payer strategy and policy teams to anticipate reimbursement trends, develop evidence-based strategies, and support favorable coverage decisi