Director of Market Access and Payer Relations (Hybrid) - Medical Device / MedTec

CVRx pioneers unique therapies that harness and harmonize the body’s natural systems, benefiting society and making CVRx a universal role model in healthcare. We value commitments to others, overcoming challenges through determination, collaboration and purpose. If our culture and values speak to you and you have a passion for cutting‑edge medical technologies, join our team and help others live better lives.

About the Role

Hybrid work preferred: A minimum of three (3) days per week in our Brooklyn Park, MN headquarters. MN‑based candidates should expect a hybrid schedule. The Director of Payer Relations is responsible for developing, strategizing and implementing all actions to obtain payer access, reimbursement and coverage for CVRx products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with local sales teams, key opinion leaders (KOLs), patient associations and health authorities to expand knowledge of and access to CVRx’s therapy solutions.
• Drive incorporation of Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) value endpoints and evidence requirements of U.S. decision‑makers into global clinical development and market access strategies.
• Lead development and execution of strategies to secure optimal reimbursement and coverage for CVRx’s products.
• Suggest value propositions for market access and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with reimbursement expert consultants and internal teams to develop and implement reimbursement strategy.
• Monitor government, economic and technical changes across regions, understanding local pricing and coding challenges.
• Work with KOLs and influencers to promote CVRx’s therapies and influence creation of new markets.
• Develop economic models, manage HEOR projects with external consulting groups.
• Develop and implement plans for ongoing regulatory and market intelligence.
• Assist in developing educational and communication programs for patient identification, selection, enrollment and therapy acceptance.

Required Education / Training / Job‑Related Experience

• Degree in marketing, economics, data sciences, communications or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Health Economics and Market Access, including Payer Relations and Reimbursement.
• Demonstrable Payer Policy Development experience (with examples).
• Knowledge of healthcare industry/system, reimbursement and hospital coding, regulatory and ethical guidelines for medical devices.
• Strengths in developing reimbursement and regulatory strategies.
• Experience in medical device innovative markets.
• Ability to influence stakeholders through proven market‑access skills and contacts.
• Team player with strong cross‑functional partnering abilities.
• Leadership experience and analytical skills at leadership level.
• Strategic thinking, problem‑solving mindset and operational approach.
• Data mining, statistics and analysis skills.
• Experience obtaining coverage policies.
• Ability to initiate pilot experiments as proof of concept.
• Commitment to customer focus and brand reputation.
• Resilience and determination.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the year nationally, including by air.
• Valid air‑travel ID and reliable high‑speed internet at home for remote office.
• Private office environment at home to support remote work.

Working Conditions and Required Physical Effort

• Normal hybrid office conditions.
• May be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 and other diseases.
• Willingness to travel to conferences, hospitals and physician meetings as needed, up to 40% travel.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range for U.S. locations (USD): 178,000 – 135,000.
• Base salary eligible for participation in our annual Corporate Bonus Plan (CBP) based on company performance.
• Competitive health and dental insurance options with generous company contributions.
• Company contributions to an HSA with a high deductible plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and stock option grants.
• 12 company‑paid holidays per year plus a generous Flex PTO plan.
• Generous paid time off for new parents.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability options.
• Unlimited growth opportunities in a growing company.
• Endless training and learning opportunities.
• Flexible schedule.

EEO Statement

CVRx, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Contact

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at . This requisition will be open until filled. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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