McDermott+Consulting (McDermottPlus) is a Washington DC-based healthcare consulting and data analytics firm, serving a wide range of clients including life science companies, health systems, physician groups, health plans, and other healthcare clients. The candidate selected as Director will support clients and consultants with ongoing market access support as our clients’ needs expand in a changing environment that includes payment reform, measuring quality of care, and achieving cost efficiencies in care delivery.

The Director should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, leading project teams, managing multiple project deadlines, have independent problem solving skills and can work collaboratively in a team environment.

As Director - Healthcare Market Access, you will:

Provide subject-matter knowledge on Medicare, Medicaid and private commercial coverage, coding and payment policy, and other market access-related issues impacting healthcare sectors including diagnostic laboratories, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biologicals.

• Work with the market access team to solve complex client problems and engage clients with novel solutions and ideas
• Lead market access project work, including create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Create strategic and tactical recommendations for clients to ensure optimal market access for client products

• Monitor, digest, and inform team members of relevant health policy changes (e.g. with Medicare payment rules)
• Understand analyses and insights of other entities (e.g., CMS, MEDPAC, OIG, ICER, benefit management companies)
• Present qualitative and quantitative results to both technical and nontechnical audiences in formats such as PowerPoint
• Directly interact with clients and other stakeholders, either in person, via teleconference or email
• Participate in firm business development and marketing activities including proposal and pitch writing, product development, relationship building, drafting of articles, and other activities as requested
• Work with other McDermottPlus staff as part of a cross-functional team to deliver results to clients

Job Specifications:

• At least; 2 years of consulting experience preferred; experience as project lead preferred
• 3-5 years of reimbursement specific experience
• A strong interest in and foundational knowledge of Medicare payment systems (e.g., inpatient hospital, outpatient hospital, physician office, clinical laboratory, and other payment setting/schedule)
• Knowledge of existing claims and coding systems such as CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
• Demonstrated research and writing skills; basic analytic and quantitative experience a plus
• Familiarity with major healthcare industry stakeholders (associations, advocates, and government agencies).

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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Expected Pay Range in New York $190,000 – 240,000

Expected Pay Range in Los Angeles & Orange County $180,000 – 220,000

Expected Pay Range in San Francisco & Silicon Valley $200,000 – 250,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.