Senior Director, Compensation

At Axogen, our mission is to restore health and improve the quality of life by making the restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We are driven by innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare. Encourage Innovation and Risk-Taking: Our work requires sound judgment, a deep commitment to quality, and a relentless focus on our mission. Director, Reimbursement and Payer Relations Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. Comprehensive, high-quality benefitspackage effective on date of hire Paid holidays,including floating holidays,to be used at your discretion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Referral incentive program Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care. Director, Reimbursement & Payer Relations is a strategic leader and critical interface between the company and external stakeholders, reporting directly to the VP, Global Health Economics, Reimbursement & Policy. This pivotal role is dedicated to accelerating market adoption and ensuring patient access to innovative medical technologies by actively engaging surgeons, hospital executives, and payer decision-makers. Acting as a trusted advisor and advocate, the Senior Director expertly navigates complex reimbursement environments, resolves coverage challenges, and influences favorable payer policies. A dynamic communicator and problem solver, this leader collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams to translate field insights into strategic actions, driving sustainable growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Significant travel and a proactive field presence are essential to success in this role. Bachelors required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, or similar) preferred. Medical device, biotech, or pharma experience required. Field & Customer-Facing: Proven track record supporting surgeons and healthcare facilities; S. reimbursement systems (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance) and coding methodologies (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10). Strategic & Analytical: Ability to translate payer policy changes into actionable strategies, integrating health economics insights effectively. Travel: Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50%. Field Support: Provide direct support to Axogen’s field reimbursement managers and help build Axogen’s Patient Access Hub with a focus on appeals support. Training & Education: Develop and deliver reimbursement-related training to internal teams (e.g., Monitor regional and national reimbursement trends, communicate insights internally, and support strategic adaptation. Leads teams responsible for field-based reimbursement including external consultants as applicable, and provides guidance, drives cross functional initiatives, operational efficiencies, and fosters a high-performance culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and results. Establish and track key performance indicators, regularly reporting progress to leadership. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions. Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion. indicates a required field Phone * Are you over the age of 18 years old? * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation? * Do you now, or in the future, will you require sponsorship by Axogen to work in the US? * What are your compensation expectations (please list salary or hourly rate and bonus/commission separately)? * If you accept an offer of employment from us, we will need your legal name as it appears on your social security card or other legal documents. Please provide your legal name below, including any suffixes (ex. Do you have at least 15 years in reimbursement, payer relations, or market access experience from a medical device, biotech, or pharma company?. * Are you local to Tampa, FL or able to relocate? * Are you able and willing to travel up to 50%? *