Working at Lungpacer

Lungpacer is developing a novel therapeutic solution for preserving or restoring the integrity and strength of the diaphragm muscle in critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation.

At Lungpacer, we succeed together, that’s why we’re committed to fostering and rewarding innovation, passion, collaboration and courage amongst our employees. We maintain a team-oriented work environment where individuals’ capacities and accomplishments are recognized, and their career development nurtured. We hire only the best individuals who are highly motivated and strong team players and we trust them to make the right decisions to achieve our goals. We also believe in having fun while working hard.

We offer a collaborative work environment, a comprehensive salary and benefits program, and the ability to participate in equity through a stock option plan.

Lungpacer Medical is proud to be Great Place to Work™ certified. 88% of employees say Lungpacer is a great place to work, and 97% say they feel welcome when they join our team. This recognition reflects our commitment to building a culture where people and innovation in healthcare thrive together.

To apply to any of our open roles, please send your resume to HR@Lungpacer.com.

Open Positions

Position:                   Director of Market Access
Location:                  U.S. (Remote with ~20% travel)
Industry:                   Medical Device
Experience Level:    Senior (10-15+ years)

Accelerate access. Empower recovery. Lungpacer Medical is seeking a Director Market Access to lead critical initiatives that drive payer coverage, patient access, and reimbursement strategies for our breakthrough respiratory care technology. In this high-impact role, you will help shape the market access landscape for a disruptive innovation in critical care—bringing life-saving solutions to patients who need them most.

This is a strategic, hands-on role ideal for a self-starter with deep reimbursement expertise and strong cross-functional collaboration skills in the MedTech or biopharma space.

What You will Do

As the Director of Market Access at Lungpacer Medical, you will be the bridge between our internal teams, sales force, health systems, and payers. You will:

  • Lead the development and execution of U.S. market access strategies across reimbursement, coverage, coding, and health economics.
  • Monitor payer, provider, and policy landscapes to anticipate and inform access tactics.
  • Develop and deliver payer engagement strategies, including messaging for commercial and private payers.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to commercial and field sales teams, providing reimbursement training and real-time support.
  • Work directly with hospitals, health systems, IDNs, and payers to resolve access challenges.
  • Build value-focused tools (dossiers, models, economic messaging) for providers and administrators.
  • Provide expertise in reimbursement coding, billing, CMS-related processes, and pathways.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, medical affairs, HEOR, finance, legal, and executive teams to ensure alignment.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, health policy, public health, or related field.
  • 10–15 years of U.S. market access, reimbursement, or payer-facing experience in medical device or biotech.
  • Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer systems.
  • Field-facing experience supporting hospitals, IDNs, ACOs, and health systems.
  • Ability to interpret, translate, and communicate complex reimbursement and health economic data.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, or similar).
  • Experience leading commercial payer strategy and supporting launches.
  • Background in critical care, neurology, or cardiopulmonary therapeutic areas.
  • Familiarity with coding/billing (ICD-10, CPT, DRG) and CMS processes.
  • Inpatient and NTAP familiarity and coding experience.
  • Strong project management and vendor oversight skills.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
You are a Fit If You…
  • Thrive in a strategic, hands-on role that requires both big-picture thinking and tactical execution.
  • Enjoy collaborating across multiple functions to drive access and adoption.
  • Are energized by solving complex challenges and removing barriers to patient access.
  • Can confidently engage with providers, payers, and executives in high-stakes discussions.
  • Are passionate about advancing innovative therapies that change lives.
Why Join Us?

At Lungpacer Medical, we are on a mission to transform critical care with groundbreaking technologies that restore independence and improve patient outcomes. When you join our team, you will gain:

  • The opportunity to drive access to first-in-class technology makes a real difference in patients’ lives.
  • A collaborative, mission-driven culture where innovation and impact matter.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and room for professional growth.
  • The chance to shape the future of market access in a rapidly growing MedTech company.

Apply now or reach out directly—we would love to hear from you! You may send your resume and cover letter to HR@lungpacer.com.

If you are interested in joining the Lungpacer team, please email your resume to hr@lungpacer.com.