Strategic Reimbursement Manager

Why Merit? At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world. DAY (United States of America) SUMMARY OF DUTIES Supports the execution of reimbursement strategy and market access initiatives for multiple products and therapies by providing expertise in coverage, coding, and payment. Partners cross functionally to align evidence, policy, and payer focused activities that enable successful product launch, adoption, and long term reimbursement optimization. Contributes to shaping the reimbursement landscape by informing internal teams, engaging external stakeholders, and supporting programs that reduce barriers to therapy access, while also synthesizing and communicating reimbursement needs from geographic partners to inform an integrated global functional perspective for strategic planning. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED 1. Executes and optimizes US reimbursement strategies that support business objectives across prioritized product and therapy areas. 2. Provides reimbursement and health policy guidance to product development, working in close partnership with clinical, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams. 3. Partners with HEOR to assess global evidence needs and support development of payer‑relevant data. 4. Analyzes reimbursement landscapes and contributes to coding, coverage, and payment pathway development including evaluation of relevant data analytics pertaining to health policy initiatives. 5. Educates internal leaders and field teams on reimbursement requirements and business impact. 6. Builds and maintains relationships with payers, government agencies, professional societies, and advocacy groups. 7. Identifies reimbursement barriers, develops initiatives, and supports implementation of programs that improve market access. 8. Designs and delivers reimbursement education for internal and external stakeholders. 9. Represents, as a leader, the expertise and perspective of the Reimbursement/Market Access function to the business divisions it supports. 10. Performs other duties, as required. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply. Writing Sitting Standing Bending Visual acuity Color perception Depth perception Reading Field of vision/peripheral MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 12 years of experience in reimbursement, market access, or health policy. Strong understanding of U.S. coverage, coding, and payment systems. Demonstrated ability to support reimbursement strategy in a matrixed environment. Proficiency with standard business applications. CPC or similar credential preferred. COMPETENCIES Clear Communication Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Project Management Teamwork Results Oriented Interpersonal Skills Team Collaboration Guiding Collaborative Decisions COMMENTS Infectious Control Risk Category III: The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures will not require exposure. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans. Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore. UNDERSTAND. INNOVATE. DELIVER. Merit Medical is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.