Sr. Manager, Payor Relations & Regulatory Affairs

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  The Opportunity This position works out of our Livermore, California location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott's Heart Failure (HF) business, we're developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.This position provides regulatory compliance leadership for the business, ensuring the policies, procedures, and practices of the business remain compliant to regulatory and contract requirements.What You'll Work OnDirectly manages team responsible for following: CMS enrollment, Medicaid enrollment, state licenses, Joint Commission accreditation, payor contract review, and quality systemsDevelops and participates in setting compliance strategies and initiatives.Oversees business policies, processes and programs to ensure business remains compliant to regulatory and contract requirementsIn charge of audits and regulatory inspections.Responsible for ensuring business licenses are up to date and compliant with all geographies the business operates withinProvides oversight to the complaint management process and reporting requirementsLeads organization through all activities required to maintain Joint Commission accreditationMonitors relevant regulations for changes applicable to business and ensure policies and procedures are updated as neededEnsure timely processing of sales contracts and Medicaid enrollmentsNegotiate and draft high-value complex contract terms and conditions in accordance with corporate policiesActs as a Contract Administration lead and be able to train new hiresAnalyze potential risks that contract changes may pose to the organization and provide solutionPresent and explain contract conditions and details to customers, business partners, and managementWork with different levels of personnel within an organization to analyze and solidify an overall contract strategyInterface with internal fulfillment group and distributors to establish working relationships, assure proper end-user pricing and contract effective dates are loadedPerform other duties & projects as assigned.Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.Required QualificationsDemonstrated ability of effective and constructive communication across departmental disciplines while pursuing contract department goals.Experience and competency with EMR systems, Government and Insurance PortalsMust have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsMust have customer service attitude & good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Self-starter and a multi-taskerAbility to work in a high volume, dynamic team environmentPreferred Qualifications10+ years of relevant experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceExperience with regulations pertaining to being a service provider for durable medical equipment (DME) and/or an independent diagnostic test facility (IDTF) strongly preferredApply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:"¯   Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at , on Facebook at /Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $146,700.00 - $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Created: 2025-05-19