Director, Market Access & Government Affairs

Change peoples lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Director Market Access & Government Affairs

About the role

Change peoples lives and love what you do at Cochlear the most recognized brand in hearing health care helping people hear and be heard around the world while being part of one of Denver Business Journals 2026 Best Places to Work honorees in Denver. If you have experience leading reimbursement market access government affairs or health policy initiatives within the medical device biotechnology pharmaceutical or healthcare industries this is a unique opportunity to help expand access to life-changing hearing implant technologies at the global leader in implantable hearing solutions.

The Director Market Access & Government Affairs is responsible for developing and executing strategies that expand patient access strengthen reimbursement influence health policy and support the successful adoption of Cochlears current and future product portfolio. Serving as a strategic partner across commercial clinical regulatory medical affairs and health economics teams this leader will oversee reimbursement strategy payer engagement coding and payment initiatives government affairs activities and market access planning across the United States and Canada.

In this role you will lead efforts to remove reimbursement and access barriers shape coverage and payment strategies across Medicare Medicaid and commercial payers and drive policy initiatives that improve access to hearing implant technologies. You will also lead and develop a high-performing Market Access team while building relationships with payers policymakers professional societies advocacy organizations and healthcare providers to advance Cochlears mission and support long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organizations government affairs strategy to engage policymakers and regulatory bodies at the federal state and local levels.
• Lead reimbursement strategy including; HCPCS and CPT coding Medicare payment policy Coverage strategy Hospital and ASC reimbursement and DMEPOS.
• Lead strategic planning for reimbursement across Medicare Medicaid commercial payers and integrated delivery networks.
• Identify reimbursement policy and access barriers and develop solutions to overcome them.
• Analyze and influence healthcare policy trends to drive favorable conditions for the adoption and reimbursement of the companys products.
• Oversee the integration of health economic models and analyses into reimbursement and market access strategies.
• Lead government affairs efforts at the Federal and State level to ensure policy supports patient access.
• Build and lead a high-performing Market Access team fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and innovation.

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role youll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

• Bachelors Degree required; advanced degree in law public policy public health business economics or life sciences strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs public policy market access or reimbursement advocacy roles within the healthcare medical device or pharmaceutical sectors
• Demonstrated ability to influence policy and drive reimbursement strategies for innovative medical technologies.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. and Canadian healthcare systems reimbursement frameworks and policy dynamics.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful programs for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize multiple data sources market research VOC and performance metrics to drive decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills comfortable presenting and facilitating.
• Skilled at influencing and operating within a heavily matrixed environment.
• Proven expertise in medical education and KOL engagement.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Exceptional communication leadership and project management skills.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Total Rewards

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally we offer competitive wages and benefits.

• Pay Range in the United States: $190000 - $200000 based upon experience as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 20% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and location.
• Benefit package includes medical dental vision life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting Paid Time Off tuition reimbursement maternity and paternity leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.

Who are we

Human needs have always been our inspiration ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind thinking about their needs.

For this reason our products services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers side through the entire hearing journey so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to peoples lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. May be asked to occasionally transport/move up to 30 pounds depending on the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension critical thinking communication problem solving organization reasoning relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external). Influence organization/classification of information and planning are also required.

The work environment is a home/office environment. This is representative of the environment an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Apply now by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at to learn more.

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application please contact us via web or phone at .

Application deadline: September 13 2026