Associate Director, US HEMA & Reimbursement

Associate Director, US Reimbursement, Market Access & Health Policy Location: Danvers, MA (Hybrid). Remote work options considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Job Description: 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 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. 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. 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 U.S. Field Reimbursement Solutions to ensure consistent, high‑quality guidance in the field. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Compensation & Benefits The anticipated base pay range for this position is $122,000.00 – $212,750.00. Eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the applicable plan. Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (401(k)). Eligibility for the Company’s long‑term incentive program. Vacation, sick time, holiday pay, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, and volunteer leave available in accordance with company policies. Additional benefits information and general company benefits can be found at . #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson Innovation