Senior Director, Market Access - Advanced Wound Management; Fort Worth, TX

Senior Director, Market Access - Advanced Wound Management (Fort Worth, TX)

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew 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.

• 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+Naphew at industry forums and policy discussions

• 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
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of advanced wound care and associated reimbursement environments

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• Your Future: 401(k) Matching Program, 401(k) Plus Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands‑On, Team‑Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Naphew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Naphew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.

Smith+Naphew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.