Develop and maintain strong relationships with payers
The Director of Payer Relations is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with national and regional health plans and other third-party payers
Job Summary
The Director of Payer Relations is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with national and regional health plans and other third-party payers.
This role ensures that Shockwave Medical’s products are positioned favorably with payers, networks, and reimbursement structures to maximize patient access and organizational revenue.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $157,000.00 - $271,400.00, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus and participation in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Matching Summary
The Director of Payer Relations is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with national and regional health plans and other third-party payers.
Salary
Base: $157,000.00 - $271,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual performance bonus and long-term incentive program; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick time, holiday pay, and parental leave
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
payer coverage and reimbursement strategies
health economics and value proposition
develop and maintain strong relationships with payers
influence policy development
leverage published literature and evidence
Nice-to-have
commercial awareness
competitive landscape analysis
cross-functional collaboration
customer intelligence
strategic change
Key Requirements
7–10 years healthcare coding, coverage, and reimbursement experience
Experience with complex reimbursement areas
Demonstrated success developing coverage for emerging technologies
Strong understanding of clinical and economic data
Expertise in reimbursement principles across various healthcare settings