Senior Director, Market Access - Advanced Wound Management

Smith+Nephew • Fort Worth, TX

4d • $180,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Director, Market Access - Advanced Wound Management Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We’re looking for a Senior Director of Market Access & Health Economics (HEMA) to join our Advanced Wound Management team in Fort Worth, TX. This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll shape payer strategies, influence policy, and drive evidence-based value propositions to ensure patients get the care they need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years in market access, reimbursement, or health economics within medical devices or pharmaceuticals
• Deep knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and US private payer systems
• Proven experience developing market access strategies and engaging payers
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence senior stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of advanced wound care and associated reimbursement environments

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of market access strategies for advanced wound care products
• Conduct market access landscape assessments and identify growth opportunities
• Optimize coding, coverage, and payment strategies across public and private payers
• Direct engagement with government agencies, trade associations, payer stakeholders, and advocacy groups
• Influence health policy and drive cross-functional advocacy for favorable reimbursement decisions
• Ensure market access evidence needs are integrated into Medical, Clinical, and HEOR plans
• Develop payer value propositions supported by real-world evidence and health economics data
• Partner with R&D, Commercial, and Clinical teams to integrate access considerations into product development and launches
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders, advocacy groups, and payer decision-makers
• Represent Smith+Nephew at industry forums and policy discussions

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director