Senior Consultant, Policy Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee, evaluate, and consolidate developments in federal and state health policies.

• Generate insights informed by policy to aid in launch planning, pricing, contracting, and access strategies.

• Carry out designated project responsibilities.

• Prepare documentation for project meetings.

• Conduct analyses of both primary and secondary research initiatives.

• Develop and apply analytical tools to facilitate decision-making processes.

• Create materials that effectively communicate the outcomes of analyses.

• Identify critical insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to guide corporate and commercial strategies.

• Take ownership of fulfilling project obligations.

• Regularly interact with senior-level clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with a solid understanding of US health policy as it pertains to life sciences commercialization.

• In-depth understanding of US drug pricing and reimbursement policies, including the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Medicare Part B and D coverage and payment, 340B, Medicaid, government pricing, and formulary dynamics.

• Awareness of the changing payer and PBM landscape as well as provider economics.

• Proven ability to blend business and industry knowledge to devise innovative solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Effective time management abilities.

• Proven experience working within a team environment.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

• An advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) with 2+ years of consulting experience or an undergraduate degree with 3+ years of consulting experience or 3+ years of experience in the biopharma industry or a relevant trade association.

• Previous experience in a US health policy setting relevant to the life sciences sector.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k Plan with a generous employer match and immediate vesting alongside financial planning resources.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options available from the first day of employment.

• Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Company-paid insurances including Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, along with additional voluntary options.

• Paid parental leave for all new parents.

• Health & Wellness Benefit (e.g., gym memberships; $1000 annual reimbursement).

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, floating holidays, and company holidays.