Director - Payer Sales

Own a payer revenue target and the metrics that measure success; build, manage, and close a pipeline of national and regional health plans

Articulate the value of Abridge's platform to payer executives—risk adjustment accuracy, how gaps in care impact quality measures, and reduced denials—captured prospectively in the clinical workflow

Develop territory and account plans that penetrate new payer accounts and expand existing relationships into multi-year agreements

Leverage Abridge's health system partner base to source payer opportunities and build joint provider–payer value propositions

Navigate payer buying centers—actuarial, network, quality/Stars, medical economics, CMO, and innovation/digital health—and build relationships with C-level decision makers

Work with payers to define success criteria for initial usage and convert pilots and early deployments into long-term customer agreements

Partner with Strategic Finance and RevOps to build the ROI and economic models (PMPM, outcomes-based) that resonate with payer economics

Feed market intelligence from payer prospects and health system customers back to Product to inform priorities—contributing to, not owning, product strategy

Work cross-functionally with Product, Partner Experience, Marketing, and Legal to enable customer launch and success

Represent Abridge externally at payer industry events and in executive conversations across the payer ecosystem

10+ years of direct sales experience in healthcare SaaS and technology solutions, with substantial, demonstrated experience selling to payers / health plans

Deep understanding of the payer landscape: health plan economics, value-based care, risk adjustment (RAF/HCC), quality programs (HEDIS, Stars), utilization management, and network dynamics

Familiarity with the risk-adjustment, HRA, and quality vendor landscape and how payers evaluate and displace these solutions

Demonstrated track record of consultative selling at the C-suite level and consistent new-business growth

Previous responsibility for 7-figure contracts and multi-million dollar quotas

Strong executive-level negotiation skills, including contract and business terms

Relationships with payer executives (actuarial, network, quality, medical economics, CMO, and/or innovation and digital health teams)

Ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels, with strong interpersonal, time management, and presentation skills

Tech-forward when it comes to learning new internal tools (Slack, Google Suite, Notion, Figma)

Ability to travel to support sales objectives

You have sold into both providers and payers, and can bridge the two

You have experience with clinical documentation workflows, ambient AI, or scribe technology

You are familiar with payer–provider data exchange platforms (e.g., Epic Payer Platform, claims/clinical data integration)

You understand foundation AI models and their application in healthcare

At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month.

Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business.

Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients.

We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you.

Generous Time Off : 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees

Comprehensive Health Plans : Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.

Generous HSA Contribution : If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.

Paid Parental Leave : Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.

401(k) Matching : Contribution matching to help invest in your future.

Personal Device Allowance : Tax free funds for personal device usage.

Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.

Lifestyle Wallet : Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.

Mental Health Support : Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.

Sabbatical Leave : Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.

Compensation and Equity : Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.

... and much more!

Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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