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CareDx, Inc.

Director, Market Access

CareDx, Inc., California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on developing and commercializing high‑value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. The company offers products, testing services, and digital solutions throughout the transplant journey, and is a leader in genomics‑based information for transplant patients.

Responsibilities

Articulate and sell CareDx’s value proposition to state Medicaid programs and regional commercial payers.

Develop unique synergies and partnerships that accelerate patient access to CareDx products and testing services.

Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and Government Affairs to secure new or improved coverage policies.

Design and implement strategies leveraging KOLs, patient advocacy groups, state regulations, clinical data, and cost evidence to negotiate favorable medical policy and coverage with payers.

Lead in‑network contracting with regional payers, negotiating reimbursement rates and securing pricing on state Medicaid fee schedules.

Develop and execute state‑specific access strategies and target pipelines to increase payer coverage for CareDx products.

Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with key decision makers at payer organizations, including medical directors and reimbursement specialists.

Collaborate with internal teams (revenue cycle, sales, clinical) to gather and present data supporting reimbursement and policy decisions.

Monitor competitor strategies and market dynamics to identify opportunities and threats in payer contracting and medical policy.

Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on market access priorities and provide insights that shape broader strategic objectives.

Qualifications & Capabilities

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field (MBA, MHA, or equivalent is a plus).

Minimum of 2‑5 years of experience in market access, payer contracting, reimbursement strategy, or related roles within diagnostics or medical devices.

Proven experience in driving in‑network contracting and securing positive medical policies with state Medicaid programs and regional payers.

Experience leveraging state biomarker laws to advance coverage of diagnostic products.

Strong understanding of payer requirements, reimbursement processes, and coverage criteria for diagnostic products.

Ability to manage multiple payer relationships and projects simultaneously while achieving measurable results.

Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Strong problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to influence key decision makers.

Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement systems, including commercial payers, Medicaid, and government programs.

Ability to present clinical and economic evidence in a clear, compelling manner.

Strategic mindset with the ability to work independently and drive results in a fast‑changing environment.

Experience with sole‑sourced diagnostic tests is a plus.

Benefits and Compensation Competitive base salary ($162,000–$210,000 USD) and incentive compensation. Health and welfare benefits, including gym reimbursement, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, pre‑tax commuter benefits, and more. Comprehensive Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy allows up to 30 days of paid leave for employees who donate an organ or bone marrow.

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