Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement (HE&R), Field - Cardiac Rhythm Management (US-Remote)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: WORKING AT ABBOTT: At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists   The Opportunity Abbott’s Field Health Economics and Reimbursement – Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) team is looking for a proven leader with deep expertise in coverage, coding, payment, and market access who can simplify complex reimbursement challenges, develop high-performing teams, influence diverse stakeholders, and drive customer adoption and business results. The Director, Field Health Economics & Reimbursement (HE&R), leads the U.S. Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Field Reimbursement organization and develops and executes the field reimbursement strategy to support customer access, therapy adoption, and business objectives across the CRM portfolio. This role leads a team of field-based reimbursement professionals who partner directly with providers and healthcare stakeholders to address reimbursement and payment challenges, deliver reimbursement education, and advance patient access to CRM therapies.   The Director collaborates closely with Commercial Excellence, Sales, Marketing, Therapy Access, and other cross-functional partners to align field reimbursement priorities with business objectives, identify reimbursement barriers and opportunities, and drive consistent customer engagement and access strategies across the U.S. market. Key external stakeholders include hospital administrators and economic decisionmakers, physicians, government agencies (CMS/Medicare), commercial payers, physician societies, and industry trade associations.   What You'll Work On • Lead the U.S. CRM Field HE&R organization and direct the execution of field reimbursement strategies that support customer access, therapy adoption, and achievement of business objectives across the CRM portfolio. • Establish field reimbursement priorities, allocate resources, and drive execution plans that address reimbursement barriers, enhance customer experience, and improve patient access to CRM therapies. • Partner with Commercial Excellence, Sales, Marketing, Division Business Partners, Therapy Access, Clinical, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align reimbursement initiatives with commercial and organizational priorities. • Provide strategic leadership and guidance on reimbursement, coverage, coding, payment, and access dynamics to support customer engagement, market development, and business growth. • Lead and develop a high-performing team of field reimbursement professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, talent development, and continuous improvement. • Bu