Payer Relations Manager - Central
Core
Identify, develop, and manage strategic relationships with payers and organizations to influence payer decision-making and minimize access barriers for Heartflow's AI-driven cardiac test.
Role type
Payer Relations Manager
Builds
Favorable coverage policies and reimbursement contracts for Heartflow's FFRCT Analysis product
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Device / Cardiology
Required skills
Payer relationship management, contract negotiation, reimbursement policy knowledge, coding and payment methodologies, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Hospital contracting experience, early stage company experience, physician advocate development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Negotiate and manage regional contracts with managed care plans, health systems, and insurance companies; lead discussions to reach positive coverage determinations; maintain knowledge of third-party reimbursement rules; serve as primary point of contact for assigned private payers; support commercialization strategy with regional sales teams; establish relationships with health plan medical directors and key opinion leaders.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC
