Based in Mountain View, CA., NeuroPace is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on transforming the lives of people suffering from epilepsy by reducing or eliminating the occurrence of debilitating seizures. Its novel and differential RNS System is the first and only commercially available, brain-responsive platform that delivers personalized, real-time treatment at the seizure source.
At NeuroPace, employees are our greatest asset. We are continually searching for solution-oriented individuals who can bring energy and creativity to our growing workforce. At NeuroPace, our success depends upon our ability to recruit and retain the most talented, enthusiastic and dedicated people we can find and providing them with a dynamic and challenging environment in which to thrive.
We are seeking a Director of Reimbursement and Market Access to join the Accounting & Finance team at NeuroPace. Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Reimbursement and Market Access drives coding, coverage, and payment strategy for NeuroPace. You'll be the company's go-to reimbursement and market access expert — advising the Executive Team, Sales, Marketing, and Clinical, engaging payers directly, and shaping how providers get paid for our products. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The "Director" leveling reflects a need for deep expertise, ability to influence at all levels inside and outside the organization, and executive presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Own coding, coverage, and payment strategy for assigned products, from launch through lifecycle
- Track and interpret CMS rules (OPPS, PFS, IPPS), LCDs, and commercial payer policy changes
- Prepare coding/payment submissions to CMS, AMA CPT panel, and other bodies
- Be the internal expert for reimbursement questions from Sales, Marketing, and customers
- Build payer, medical society, and where applicable governmental relationships to advocate for favorable coverage
- Partner with the Finance team, Clinical, Legal, and Med Affairs to close evidence gaps for coverage decisions
- Spot reimbursement trends and competitive shifts; brief Senior Leadership team on impact
- Support field teams on denials/appeals guidance and training materials
- Represent the company at coding committee meetings, government hearings, conferences, and payer engagements in the best way possible to drive increased market access for patients
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree; MBA/MPH/MHA a plus
- 10+ years in reimbursement, market access, or health policy with the majority spent in the medical device space
- Fluent in CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 coding and CMS payment methodologies
- Proven success in coverage expansion working directly with private and public payers on coverage for new product launches, label expansions, or newly approved clinical indications.
$172-$228K Base - Compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skill set, years of experience, and geographic location.
NeuroPace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions of our culturally diverse workforce.San Francisco and Los Angeles applicants: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance or the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (as applicable)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life
- 401K
- RSU
- 529 plan
- ESPP Program
- Health & Wellness Program
- Generous Paid Time Off plus eleven paid holidays
- FSA & Commuter Benefits
NeuroPace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions of our culturally diverse workforce.
San Francisco and Los Angeles applicants: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance or the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (as applicable)
PRIVACY NOTICE: NeuroPace takes its responsibility to protect your personal information seriously, and it uses reasonable safeguards to avoid unauthorized use or disclosure of it, and inadvertent loss or impermissible alteration of it. NeuroPace complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations that govern the handling of your personal information. If you would like more detailed information on NeuroPace’s privacy policies, please refer to neuropace.com/privacy/ for reference. NeuroPace retains candidate resumes and applications in its files for future reference and/or consideration for other available job postings. If you do not wish for your resume and applications materials to be retained in NeuroPace files, or wish to obtain a listing of any personal information that NeuroPace has stored about you, please contact us at [email protected].
NeuroPace Mountain View, California, USA Office
455 N. Bernardo Avenue, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043
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