Field Access & Reimbursement, Sr. Manager - Extremity/OMF Specialty (Western US)
Axogen
Summary
The Field Access & Reimbursement Manager - OMF/Extremity will play a pivotal role in supporting Axogen's efforts to improve patient access to our cutting-edge solutions in OMF and our Extremity portfolio. This individual will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on strategies to identify best practices, educate healthcare providers on all aspects of reimbursement (coding, coverage, payment), and build KOL advocacy for strategic initiatives.
Job description
Job Summary
The Field Access & Reimbursement Manager - OMF/Extremity will play a pivotal role in supporting Axogen's efforts to improve patient access to our cutting-edge solutions in OMF and our Extremity portfolio. This individual will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on strategies to identify best practices, educate healthcare providers on all aspects of reimbursement (coding, coverage, payment), and build KOL advocacy for strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary field-based resource for access and reimbursement issues related to OMF and Extremity procedures.
- Collaborate with hospitals and clinic staff to address coverage and access concerns, including case management for complex reimbursement scenarios.
- Educate and train the field sales organization on reimbursement (coding, coverage, and payment).
- Develop best practices at facilities and develop ways to share insights with healthcare providers, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Create the development of access and reimbursement tools, resources, and materials tailored for OMF and Extremity procedures.
- Collaborate with sales specialists and leadership to identify target facilities & surgeons.
- Represent Axogen at industry conferences and education events.
- Build, educate, and activate KOL surgeons to resolve access and reimbursement issues.
- Monitor and analyze trends in healthcare reimbursement and policy, advising Axogen on potential impacts to business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to reimbursement programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Preferred in healthcare, engineering, business, or a related field.
- Graduate degree in public health, healthcare administration, business, health economics & outcomes research, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in health economics, reimbursement, or market access within the medical device/biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of US healthcare systems, including healthcare financing and reimbursement policies.
- Proven track record of facility- and surgeon-facing engagement, along with sales education & support.
- Customer-facing experience with leading clinical experts, required.
- Experience in extremities, trauma, and/or oral & maxillofacial surgery preferred.
- Orientation towards delivering on goals and being part of a fast-moving collaborative team.
- Proficient in stakeholder management.
- Proven track record of working cross-functionally within a commercial organization.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 50% of the time.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 3 Floating Holidays
- Dependent Care FSA
- Medical FSA
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Annual Bonus
Company overview
Axogen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXGN) is a leading medical device company exclusively focused on the science, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies for peripheral nerve regeneration and repair. As the only company solely dedicated to peripheral nerve repair, Axogen has pioneered a comprehensive portfolio of clinically proven solutions that address various types of nerve injuries. The company's flagship product, Avance Nerve Graft, is a biologically active processed human nerve allograft designed for bridging severed peripheral nerves without requiring a second surgical site. Axogen's product line also includes the Axoguard family of products - Nerve Connector, Nerve Protector, and Nerve Cap - which utilize porcine extracellular matrix technology to protect and repair damaged nerves. With operations in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, South Korea, and other countries, Axogen is committed to restoring nerve function and improving quality of life for patients suffering from peripheral nerve injuries through innovative, clinically validated, and economically effective surgical solutions.