Director, Market Access Strategy

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what's possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

Career-defining. Life-changing.
At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients around the world. We are shaping a future where everyone, everywhere, can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and reimagine what's possible, driven by our commitment to put patients first. We need builders like you: curious, strategic problem‑solvers who want to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health and grow alongside a high‑impact organization.

About This Role

iRhythm is seeking an experienced, strategic Director, Market Access Strategy to serve as a senior individual contributor driving payer contracting strategy for emerging diagnostic technologies. This role requires deep functional expertise, enterprise‑level impact, and the ability to influence strategy and outcomes both internally and externally.

In this role, you will independently lead complex payer strategy initiatives, design and negotiate innovative contracting models, and translate market and reimbursement trends into actionable strategies. You will operate as a trusted thought partner to Market Access leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders, shaping access and reimbursement strategy through expertise, insight, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Payer Strategy & Market Insight

Lead the development and execution of payer strategies across Commercial, Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and employer segments to support access, adoption, and revenue growth.
Monitor and synthesize emerging reimbursement, contracting, and policy trends across diagnostics and healthcare technology; translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
Conduct competitive and market landscape analyses to inform contracting strategies, pricing approaches, and payer positioning.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert and strategic advisor to Market Access and senior stakeholders on payer dynamics, reimbursement innovation, and market opportunities.Innovative Contracting & Deal Execution

Independently design, negotiate, and execute innovative payer contracts, including value‑based care, outcomes‑based agreements, shared savings, subscription models, and episodic/bundled arrangements.
Partner closely with Finance, Pricing, and Commercial Operations to evaluate contrac