Associate Director of Payor Relations

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your role at Baxter

Your belief in hard work, critical thinking, and analytical approach is essential in understanding the big picture as well as collaborating on solutions. Though your talent is needed across a wide array of work environments, your preference is working at a large, stable company. One that appreciates your skills and actively invests in your career.

Currently, we are looking for an Associate Director of Payor Relations to join our growing team who is passionate about helping to deliver our state-of-the-art technology to Respiratory patients by initiating, managing and expanding relationships with third-party payors within the assigned geographic territory. The right individuals will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to raise market awareness about Advanced Respiratory, Inc. and our innovative devices.

What you will be doing

• Initiate, manage and expand contracted relationships with third-party payors at desired reimbursement rates and payment terms.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a quarterly strategic and tactical plan focused on gaining contracts with targeted payers for the company’s services.
• Coordinate and prioritize payor relationships to ensure they fit with, support, and compliment the customer base and the current efforts and focus of the Sales Team.
• Explore and target multiple payor types, including MCOs (Managed Care Organizations) such as HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations), PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations), IPAs (Individual Practice Associations), self-insured employers, unions, etc.
• Understand and build relationships with key influencers with new healthcare models (ACO’s, IHN’s, PCMH’s) and/or large employer groups.
• Educate our Sales and Marketing Teams, along with various other departments on the current healthcare payor landscape, and collaborate with the Sales team in order to drive utilization pre-contract and post- contract. Pre-contract to help them succeed in getting a contract and post to ensure the company and Sales Team maximizes the contract.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• 5+ years of recent successful experience in healthcare related sales contracting with payor/insurance organizations.
• Proven leadership experience, including successful contracting and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory products and diseases preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated success in communicating and presenting to senior level payor executives.
• Strong relationship with payor organizations within designated market.
• Minimal Travel Required.

The estimated base pay range for this position is $152,000 - $209,000 annually, with additional opportunity to earn sales incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.  The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position.  We may pay more or less within the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. 

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.  For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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