Senior Manager, Government Programs - Medicaid, Baxter

Senior Manager, Government Programs - Medicaid

Baxter

Location:

United States, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Category:

Health and Beauty

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

152000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Manager for Government Programs - Medicaid at Baxter will work to ensure patient access and sustainable pricing for medical devices, particularly Respiratory Health products. Responsibilities include developing relationships with Medicaid administrators, resolving reimbursement issues, analyzing trends, and collaborating with internal teams. The role offers flexible workplace policies and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Responsibility:

Develop relationships with Medicaid Administrators to assist in clarification of state policies and find opportunities for coverage development
Act as the primary contact for Respiratory Health to Government Programs in communications and meetings
Supervise Government Payer requirements & policies to identify potential changes that may impact Respiratory Health’s reimbursement process
Lead resolution of Medicaid payer issues brought up from Patient & Customer Service teams
Advance questions requiring Legal or Compliance guidance related to reimbursement processes to appropriate resource
Participate in industry Trade Associations or State HME / DME Associations
Collaborate with Government Affairs on state lobbying efforts
Analyze government program trends applying internal and external data
Maintain communication with senior management regarding major reimbursement issues
Assist the Coverage Manager on Coverage Expansion strategy development
Assist the Managed Care Directors on acquiring new contracts with Medicaid Managed Care programs and lead projects for Medicaid transitions to Managed Care.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required
6 plus years in health policy, reimbursement, Medicaid and public health payment programs is required
3 plus years of pharmaceutical/medical device proven experience is required
Proven understanding of Medicaid systems and differences in state operations required
Detailed understanding of state programs, processes, and experience preferred
Established track record of cultivating relationships with Medicaid Administrators, specifically directors, policy managers, and medical directors, through articulate written and verbal communication.

Nice to have:

Graduate degree a plus
Experience with state programs and processes preferred.

What we offer:

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program
Childcare benefits.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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