Director, Public Policy and Reimbursement Baxter International Inc. develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide. * Leads and directs the development of federal and state public and reimbursement policy to enhance access and use of specialty pharmaceutical products, medical therapies and medical devices to achieve Baxter’s business goals. * In a rapidly changing public policy environment, this role masters and is primarily responsible for positively shaping the public policy and reimbursement environment to execute successful public payer strategies including coverage, coding and payment policies in coordination with each business. * Builds and leads cross-functional high performance integrated teams to achieve tactical public policy and reimbursement plans. * Responsible for researching, analyzing, investigating, reporting and designing public policy SWOT for the corporation and its business units. * Productively leading high-level, multi-tiered projects across all of Baxter (corporation and business units). * Developing and articulating effective public and reimbursement policy strategies which integrate and support business objectives that are impactful, executable, easily communicated, and clinically/financially supported. * Effectively managing cross-functional integrated team projects to address policy, public payer and reimbursement issues for all products in Baxter’s portfolio. * Having advanced understanding of US healthcare market mechanisms both public and private, federal regulatory bodies that monitor and implement health programs, healthcare policy development and the administrative structure of funding sources for government agencies. * Creating high-impact material(s) that support strategic objectives, as well as legislative and administrative lobbying activities. * Maintaining continuous learning and working knowledge of: public policy, the healthcare industry, strategic development, regulated industries, specialty pharmaceutical products, medical therapies and medical devices and their competition, supply chain channels and international affairs * Effectively monitor political policy, guidance & regulations relating to health issues of interest to Baxter businesses and communicates appropriately internally. * Seeks and uses appropriate sources to develop and evaluate effectiveness of public policy strategy. * Significant decision making requirements affecting both the corporation and business units. * Demonstrated ability to successfully drive high-level multiple projects. * Strong analytical, research, writing, negotiation and relationship building and networking skills. * Knowledge of applicable policy, laws, regulations, and standards. * Multiple experiences within public policy environment (Policy, Reimbursement & Government Affairs) * High degree of strategic thinking, decision making and tactical skills to develop broad strategy, policies, options and recommendations to address issues in an effective, appropriate and timely manner. * Effective management experience (direct reports or cross-functional team). * Broad understanding and use of personal computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes and programs to conduct statistical analyses. * 10+ years of post-college healthcare policy experience (examples include key government agencies such as HHS, CMS, CBO, OMB, or FDA; Congress; healthcare consulting firms; law firms; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, managed care or other health care industries) * Bachelor's degree in public policy, health care field, government affairs, or related field required. * Advanced degree (MS, MPH, MPP, MBA, JD, PhD or MD), health economics, health policy or related field required. * Advanced understanding of public payer (Medicare, Medicaid and other public health programs), coverage, coding and payment policies is required. * Previous public policy, reimbursement, government affairs experience required. Baxter provides its employees with comprehensive compensation and benefits.To view other opportunities at Baxter and to learn more about the company, please visit our Web site at http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/careers . EOE M/F/D/V. | |
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