Medical Director, Payer Partnerships
HeadwayFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
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This is a hybrid role with a blend of onsite presence in Menlo Park, CA and work from home.
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Successful candidates need cross-functional leadership, strategic decision-making balancing long-term vision and short-term execution, and deep expertise in navigating and delivering value to senior executives across the healthcare ecosystem. Expertise in payer coverage, market access strategies, pricing, reimbursement, and negotiating complex contracts is essential.
You will build and lead a team of market access professionals, providing strategic direction, performance management, and professional development, while mobilizing cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, and other areas.
Strong candidates consistently meet or exceed objectives, demonstrate cross-functional leadership, balance long-term vision with short-term execution, and possess deep expertise in the healthcare ecosystem, particularly in payer strategies and executive engagement.
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