Associate Principal, Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as a vital subject matter expert on Medicare, Medicaid, and drug pricing policies impacting the pharmaceutical/biotech, health insurance, pharmacy, and PBM sectors.

• Formulate strategic and tactical recommendations tailored to clients’ policy and business requirements.

• Lead the daily execution of client projects and engagements under executive guidance.

• Oversee project teams and establish the execution strategy for projects or engagements.

• Ensure quality and timely delivery of services to clients.

• Create innovative offerings to address evolving client needs.

• Engage in firm-wide strategic discussions and planning sessions.

• Develop and implement business development plans that support the Policy Practice's sales and revenue objectives.

• Supervise, train, and mentor staff members.

• Produce thought leadership materials that enhance the visibility of personal expertise and practice capabilities.

• Provide analytical support and advisory services, including legislative strategies, regulatory analysis, and quantitative modeling of proposed and enacted policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in public health, public policy, political science, healthcare management, health policy, public administration, economics, business administration, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in analyzing policy proposals, legislation, and/or regulations, and effectively communicating findings and implications.

• In-depth understanding of healthcare-sector policy issues and market dynamics.

• Experience in overseeing and supervising the work of colleagues.

• Situational leadership abilities and capacity to inspire individuals at various organizational levels.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.

• Extensive knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid policies, particularly Medicare Part D and the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

• Previous project management and/or leadership experience.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline is highly preferred.

• Previous employment in pharmaceutical/biotech, life sciences consulting/advisory, or a federal government executive branch agency is strongly preferred.

• Experience with a health insurance company, PBM, trade association, advocacy group, healthcare-focused financial services firm, or Congress is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K plan with employer matching contribution of up to 4%, fully vested immediately.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options.

• Opportunity to work from anywhere globally for two weeks each year.

• 20 vacation days.

• One personal well-being day.

• 9 public holidays.

• Gifted holidays at the end of the year.

• Early finish on Fridays during June, July, and August.

• Free counseling services through the employee assistance program.

• Personalized health support services.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies.

• On-demand training and professional development resources.

• Global mobility opportunities within the organization.

• Dedicated social opportunities and resources for remote workers.

• Employee Network Groups.

• Enhanced parental leave provisions.

• Flexible culture that supports family planning.

• Opportunities for global, cross-capability career transitions.

• Adjustments available for disability-related interview needs.