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Indivior PLC

Account Director, Payer Access

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT Payer Strategy & Account Leadership * Lead and execute regional payer access strategies across priority Medicaid, Commercial, and Medicare accounts * Develop and maintain ...

AbbVie

Director, Channel Strategy USMAx

Mettawa, IL · On-site

Collaborate with the Payer Strategy, Pipeline, Trade, and Account teams to ensure that channel insights and deliverables are fit-for-purpose and actionable . Share accountability with cross ...

AbbVie

Director, Channel Strategy USMAx

Irvine, CA · On-site

Collaborate with the Payer Strategy, Pipeline, Trade, and Account teams to ensure that channel insights and deliverables are fit-for-purpose and actionable . Share accountability with cross ...

AbbVie

Director, Channel Strategy USMAx

Irvine, CA

Collaborate with the Payer Strategy, Pipeline, Trade, and Account teams to ensure that channel insights and deliverables are fit-for-purpose and actionable . Share accountability with cross ...

FOCUSPOINT

Manager, Payer Contracts

Valencia, CA · On-site

$107K - $172K/yr

Position: Manager, Payer Contracts Location: Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Full Time ... Develop negotiation strategies, contract language recommendations, and financial terms aligned with ...

SuperDial

VP, Payer Relations

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

We're hiring a VP, Payer Relations to spearhead our national payer strategy and strengthen partnerships across commercial and government plans. This is a senior leadership role for a seasoned payer ...

FOCUSPOINT

Manager, Payer Contracts

Valencia, CA · On-site

$107K - $172K/yr

Position: Manager, Payer Contracts Location: Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Full Time ... Develop negotiation strategies, contract language recommendations, and financial terms aligned with ...

Glaukos

Payer Relations Director

San Clemente, CA · Remote

The Payer Relations Director (PRD) leads payer strategy within an assigned region to secure and maintain favorable coverage, coding, and reimbursement across commercial plans, Medicare (MACs), and ...

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How much do payer strategy jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for payer strategy in the United States is $100,896.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Payer Strategy job?

A Payer Strategy job focuses on developing and implementing strategies to optimize market access, reimbursement, and pricing for healthcare products and services. Professionals in this role analyze payer landscapes, negotiate with insurance companies and government agencies, and ensure that products are covered and reimbursed effectively. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and regulatory affairs, to align business objectives with payer requirements. The goal is to enhance patient access while maximizing revenue and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in a Payer Strategy role?

Professionals in Payer Strategy are responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize relationships with health insurance payers, negotiate reimbursement contracts, and ensure organizational compliance with payer requirements. They often analyze market trends, assess payer performance metrics, and collaborate closely with clinical, financial, and legal teams to align contract terms with business objectives. This role frequently requires preparing data-driven presentations and recommendations for executive leadership. By managing these complex relationships and agreements, Payer Strategy professionals directly influence both the financial success and patient access to care within their organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Payer Strategy position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Payer Strategy role, you need a strong background in healthcare economics, data analysis, and an understanding of health insurance and reimbursement models—often supported by a degree in business, public health, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management tools, claims analytics platforms, and healthcare regulatory systems such as CMS guidelines is common. Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships are key soft skills for success. These abilities ensure effective payer partnerships, optimized reimbursement strategies, and alignment with broader organizational goals.

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Infographic showing various Payer Strategy job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,896 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

Payer Relations Manager

Innovative Hematology, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

At the Innovative Hematology (IHI), we offer a future where people with rare blood disorders flourish. Our experts provide the highest quality comprehensive services and holistic care to patients with bleeding, clotting and other hematologic disorders, and to their families.
The Insurance Benefits Manager will lead the strategy, design, and execution of insurance benefits and payer-related functions across clinic and pharmacy services. This role goes beyond day-to-day operations, serving as a key driver in shaping a forward-looking, scalable benefits and payer strategy aligned with organizational growth and patient access goals.
This leader will partner cross-functionally to evaluate current-state workflows, identify capability gaps, and build a more efficient, data-driven, and patient-centered access model.
Strategic Impact
  • Lead the development and evolution of a benefits and payer strategy that improves patient access, reduces delays, and supports long-term revenue cycle performance
  • Partner with Revenue Cycle and Executive Leadership to assess current-state operations and design future-state workflows, aligning with broader transformation initiatives
  • Utilize data and performance metrics to identify trends, inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement
  • Evaluate payer performance and relationships, identifying opportunities for optimization, negotiation, and innovation
  • Play a key role in shaping team structure, capabilities, and long-term function design as the organization evolves

The Opportunity
  • Lead and manage Insurance Benefits Specialists and Insurance Verification Specialists to ensure timely, accurate patient access to clinic and pharmacy services
  • Oversee insurance eligibility, benefits investigation, and authorization processes to reduce delays in care
  • Serve as the primary liaison with payers, brokers, and third-party administrators, managing relationships and resolving escalated access issues
  • Establish and maintain workflows, performance standards, and quality controls for benefits and verification operations
  • Analyze access and payer performance metrics to identify trends and drive process improvements
  • Ensure compliance with payer requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in insurance benefits, verification, patient access, or revenue cycle operations
  • 2+ years of people management or team-lead experience
  • Demonstrated ability to create and analyze data and translate insights into action
  • Experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders
  • Preferred: Experience in process improvement, payer strategy, or operational transformation
  • Is required to be based in Indiana and have in-office presence 2 - 4 days/week, depednding on business need

This position is open to residents of the State of Indiana, but is primarily remote. It may require routine presence at our Center in Indianapolis, IN. On-site presence is dependent upon role and department needs.
Benefits
IHI is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package.
IHI is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana, and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics.
IHI is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services.
IHI participates in national and international clinical research, including new infusion products and therapies, investigation of long-term outcomes, and the impact of associated conditions. The IHTC research program provides patients access to new therapies, and an opportunity to improve care. Our center has more than 70 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.
The Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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