Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement

Edwards Lifesciences · Minneapolis, MN +1 more

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Medical AffairsFull-time$174k–$246kCompany career page

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Role summary

Edwards Lifesciences seeks a Director of Health Economics & Reimbursement to support transcatheter heart valve adoption across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The role involves collaborating with hospital executives and physicians to demonstrate clinical and economic value, manage reimbursement strategies, and serve as a liaison with payers and internal teams.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in life science, health economics, health policy, or related field plus 12 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 10+ years of experience
Understanding of medical and clinical research methodologies and ability to interpret scientific publications
Business acumen and analytical thinking with cross-functional collaboration experience
Knowledge of health economics, billing, coding, payment systems, and hospital financial operations
Ability to travel up to 50% domestically
5+ years in field-based, consultative, or administrative healthcare roles (preferred)
Experience with reimbursement, sales, and payer landscape navigation (preferred)

What you'll be doing

Develop and deliver THV value messages to hospital stakeholders; synthesize health economic analytics and communicate customer feedback to leadership
Build relationships with hospital executives, physicians, and administrators to support THV program establishment and reimbursement planning
Manage coverage policy issues and serve as intermediary with CMS, MAC, Medicaid, VA, and commercial payers
Support regional and territory sales managers in developing and implementing strategic initiatives within assigned geography
Identify market trends and customer needs; provide strategic insight to aligned business partners across sales, marketing, government affairs, and medical affairs

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