Manager, IDR and Industry Relations

Pivotal Health
Williamsburg, NY
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Healthcare reimbursement professionals with IDR expertise and relationship-building skills will find this mid-level management role in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in healthcare operations and strong regulatory communication skills
    — “Deep familiarity with the No Surprises Act and Federal IDR process”
  • Professionals who have managed external stakeholder relationships, particularly with IDREs
    — “Own strategic relationships with all major IDREs”
  • Individuals who can translate complex regulatory updates into actionable insights
    — “Translate regulatory changes into operational and product recommendations”

Things to consider

  • Work authorization in the U.S. is required, with no employer sponsorship available
    — “Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.”
  • The role requires managing multiple priorities and maintaining a centralized IDR knowledge base
    — “Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in educating stakeholders through webinars or written materials
    — “Develop educational materials and guidance for clients and internal stakeholders”
  • Emphasize your ability to interpret and simplify complex regulatory language
    — “Ability to interpret complex regulatory information and communicate it clearly to different audiences”
  • Showcase your track record in managing relationships with IDREs or payors
    — “Experience working with healthcare providers, payors, IDREs, or organizations supporting the Federal IDR ecosystem”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • served as an internal IDR expert
  • managed strategic relationships with IDREs
  • developed educational materials and guidance
Typical background
deep familiarity with the No Surprises Act and Federal IDR processexperience working with healthcare providers, payors, IDREs

Skills & requirements

Required

IDR ExpertiseRegulatory MonitoringIndustry EngagementClient Relationship ManagementInternal Enablement

Preferred

Cms-related ProgramsIDRE OrganizationsPresenting

Stack & domain

IDR RequirementsRegulationsIndustry TrendsClient MeetingsEducational MaterialsFiling StrategyOperational ImpactsRegulatory DevelopmentsIDRE Relationship ManagementTurnaround TimesDispute OutcomesRegulatory MonitoringIndustry EngagementAdvocacyCMS GuidanceFinal RulesFaqsCourt DecisionsRegulatory ChangesProduct RecommendationsIndustry AssociationsConferencesWorking GroupsIndustry DiscussionsNSA ImplementationInternal EnablementEducation And TrainingCentralized RepositoryCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-solvingLeadershipTechnical Decision-makingAnalyticalGrowth MindsetContinuous ImprovementHealthcareReimbursementIDRIndustry RelationsEducationTraining

About the role

Original posting from Pivotal Health via Ashby

ABOUT PIVOTAL HEALTH

Pivotal Health is the leading technology platform that helps healthcare providers get paid fairly in an increasingly complex reimbursement landscape.

Today, many providers face persistent underpayment from health insurance companies, despite delivering high-quality care. While processes like IDR (Independent Dispute Resolution) were designed to promote fairness, they’re often administrative-heavy, time-consuming, and difficult to navigate without the right tools.

Pivotal Health combines software, data, and service into a seamlessly integrated, AI-driven platform that simplifies these complex reimbursement workflows. We help providers efficiently dispute underpaid claims, reduce administrative burden, and recover the reimbursement they’re entitled to; without adding more work to already stretched teams.

Our full-service IDR solution is just the starting point. We’re building solutions that enable providers to operate with clarity, control, and confidence across the reimbursement journey.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

IDR SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE

  • Serve as an internal expert on Federal IDR requirements, regulations, guidance, and industry trends
  • Partner with Client Success and Operations teams to address complex client questions and escalations
  • Support client meetings where specialized IDR expertise is needed
  • Develop educational materials and guidance for clients and internal stakeholders
  • Provide recommendations regarding filing strategy, operational impacts, and emerging regulatory developments

IDRE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

  • Own strategic relationships with all major IDREs
  • Conduct recurring business reviews with IDRE partners
  • Monitor IDRE turnaround times, operational issues, and dispute outcomes
  • Serve as Pivotal’s primary point of contact for IDRE-related initiatives and opportunities

REGULATORY MONITORING & INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE

  • Track CMS guidance, Final Rules, FAQs, court decisions, and other developments impacting the No Surprises Act
  • Translate regulatory changes into operational and product recommendations
  • Develop summaries and briefings for leadership, clients, and internal teams
  • Partner with Product and Operations teams to ensure readiness for future regulatory changes

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT & ADVOCACY

  • Represent Pivotal in industry associations, conferences, and working groups
  • Participate in industry discussions regarding NSA implementation and future regulatory developments
  • Help strengthen Pivotal’s reputation as a thought leader within the IDR space

INTERNAL ENABLEMENT

  • Deliver ongoing education and training to Client Success, Operations, and Product teams
  • Build and maintain a centralized repository of IDR guidance and best practices
  • Create recurring updates highlighting industry trends and regulatory changes
  • Support onboarding and training of new team members

WHO YOU ARE

  • Deep familiarity with the No Surprises Act and Federal IDR process
  • Experience working with healthcare providers, payors, IDREs, or organizations supporting the Federal IDR ecosystem
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing external stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to interpret complex regulatory information and communicate it clearly to different audiences
  • Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities
  • Experience working directly with CMS-related programs or IDRE organizations
  • Experience presenting educational content, webinars, conferences, or industry forums
  • Healthcare operations, reimbursement, or dispute resolution experience
  • Existing relationships within the Federal IDR ecosystem

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

We’re a collaborative, low-ego team on a mission to make healthcare reimbursement fairer for providers. While we primarily hire around our core hubs–Los Angeles and New York–we remain open to exceptional talent outside those regions. Remote and hybrid flexibility varies by role and team, and is outlined in each job description.

If you’re excited by solving complex problems and making a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive compensation, including equity
  • Full health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan through 401(k)
  • Flexible time off
  • Opportunities for company-wide connection and events

Ready to Make an Impact?

We’re building something meaningful; and we want you on the team.

Bring your ideas, curiosity, and drive, and let’s transform healthcare reimbursement together.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pivotal Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Pivotal Health provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Background Checks

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, where permitted by law.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Pivotal Health is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Source: Pivotal Health careers (Ashby)

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