Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy JNJ MedTech, Heart Recovery

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

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Job Function:

Market Access

Job Sub Function:

Reimbursement

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Job Description:

Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy
JNJ MedTech, Heart Recovery

Location: Danvers, MA and Hybrid

We are searching for the best talent for Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy to be located in Danvers, MA.  Remote work options considered on a case-by-case basis.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Role Overview

The Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy is accountable for developing and executing U.S. reimbursement, coding, and health policy strategies that support sustainable patient access to Impella Heart Recovery therapies.

Reporting to the VP, Global HEMA this role serves as a strategic leader across reimbursement policy, clinical trial coverage, and market access—working in close partnership with Field Reimbursement Solutions, Medical Affairs, Strategic Marketing, Health Economics & Data Science, and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Reimbursement & Market Access Strategy

• Manage U.S. reimbursement strategy across inpatient, outpatient, physician, and clinical trial settings for Impella products and services.

• Protect and enhance reimbursement pathways while proactively addressing competitive, policy, and payment risks.
• Provide expert guidance on coding, billing, and coverage to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Policy, Data & Evidence Integration

• Interpret CMS / MAC and commercial payer policies to inform long‑term access strategies.
• Analyze complex claims, Medicare, and third‑party data to assess policy impact and reimbursement performance.
• Review and translate clinical and economic evidence into clear reimbursement positioning.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & External Engagement

• Serve as a reimbursement subject‑matter expert to cross‑functional partners, including Medical Office, Regulatory, Strategic Marketing, HEMA, Field Reimbursement, and Commercial teams.
• Engage with physician societies, coding organizations, and health policy stakeholders to support coding, coverage, and advocacy initiatives.
• Partner closely with the Director of US Field Reimbursement Solutions to ensure consistent, high‑quality guidance in the field.

Leadership & Culture

• Build a purpose‑driven environment aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Credo and Leadership Imperatives.
• Influence without authority in a highly matrixed environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Deep expertise in the U.S. healthcare payer system, including CMS inpatient, outpatient, and physician payment structures.
• Strong experience with healthcare claims, billing databases, and payer policy analysis.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complexity into actionable guidance.
• Minimum 5 years of MedTech experience, with demonstrated reimbursement and/or health policy leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health economics, health policy, or related field.

Preferred

• Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MS, MBA, or equivalent).
• Prior experience supporting clinical trial reimbursement and policy‑driven innovation pathways.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center  ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Account Management, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Compliance Management, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Escalation Management, Fact-Based Decision Making, Finance and Accounting Platforms, Market Access Reimbursement, Market Opportunity Assessment, Mentorship, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Pricing Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is$122,000-$212,750.00

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. ·
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market."

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year



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Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).



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